Bragging

This is Matt.  I know it is rare for me to post.  But I am finally getting the chance.  Lauren went to Indiana last week and me and the kids remained here in Alaska.  I had hoped to post then but when Mom goes away, things always get a little more hectic.  Blogging never seemed to materialize.

But, here goes.  The reason Lauren went to Indiana was to attend the conference of the military section of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  They meet every year and usually at least one pediatrician from every base goes.  This year was not Lauren's turn and she wasn't scheduled to go.  However, at the least minute she was told she was going- to receive her award.  Lauren's boss nominated her and she won Air Force Pediatrician of the Year for the West Chapter.   

I can't say I'm surprised.  Lauren is a great doctor.  She is intelligent and hard-working.  She is efficient and constantly looking for ways to improve herself and the overall care given at her clinic.  But most of all she cares greatly for patients and constantly ensures they are taken care of in every possible way.  I've known this for years.  It is nice though that the American Academy of Pediatrics has recognized this!  

The fact Lauren can do all this while remaining a devoted mother, superb wife, fantastic friend, and loyal neighbor is  . . . . incredible.  I wish I could come up with a better superlative to describe what an amazing person she is but I have to admit I just don't have all the right words. So I will just say that I am so so so proud of her and realize it doesn't come close to saying enough.