Announcing the next Dr. Wilhelmsen...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Corey decided he wanted to go to graduate school. However, his wife jumped the gun on him, and applied first, so off they were to Ohio. Corey got his Ph.T. (Put her Through) at OSU, but most places didn't give that a second look on his resume. So, he forged onward, graduating from UVU with his biology degree, still wondering what heathcare field to pursue. Fast forward a few years, and he has at last decided!

Can you tell he's excited?

So I made him put on a happier face!

I am proudly announcing Corey's acceptance into chiropractic school for the fall of 2009!!! I am so elated that he will be able to continue his education and earn his doctoral degree in an exciting field of healthcare. (Plus, how perfect is it for a dentist to have her own personal chiropractor at home, waiting to adjust her aching back? Genius!) He has patiently waited many years, encouraging me in my educational and career pursuits, and now it is finally his turn at bat. I am so grateful for his support throughout my schooling, and now I hope I can be equally supportive while he begins his journey. I love him so much and am so proud of him, not only for his many accomlishments, but of the amazing, caring, kind, wonderful husband and father he is.

Now for the big decision: where to go?

He has been accepted in Portland and Dallas, and we are seriously considering applying to schools in Port orange, FL (near Daytona Beach), and Hayward or LA in California. It will, of course, break our hearts to leave our beautful home and communtiy here in PG. But onward we must press. We probably wouldn't have stayed here for life, anyway-- too crowded.

There are a lot of important things to consider, and we'd appreciate input from everyone. Of course we'll pray about it and let inspiriation be our main guide, and we will also "study it out in [our minds] ." Since the programs are very similar in price and reputation, we are focusing on the following categories, and are still unsure of what factors are most impotant to us: (All categories have been researched on Sperling's Best Places website)

Proximity to family- OR and CA are obviously closest, but still a good 10-14 hour drive. Not too expensive or long for flights. TX and FL would be an expensive, all day flight. Also good to live where people enjoy visiting- CA, FL, OR.

Cost of living-TX=dirt cheap, could easily own a house & have less debt on graduation. FL=next, OR=after FL (maybe less if we live across the river in WA w/no income tax), then CA is exhorbitant, of course.

Weather/Scenery- my opinions: love sun, outdoors, beach, mountains; dislike clouds/rain/snow/cold; humidity not great, leaving CA #1, FL#2, TX= OR

Crime-FL=safest, OR, TX, and CA are about equal close to the schools. There are suburbs of course, but we are not too familiar with them.

Possiblity of staying there permanently-Hmmmm. We'd honestly love to reside in Hawaii. Depends on all the previously mentioned factors. TX not likely.

Ease/cost of dental licensure- FL by far the hardest/most expesive, then CA, then OR. TX=cheap and easy. hmmm.

WE WOULD HONESTLY LOVE ADVICE ON THESE PLACES/ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOME, EVEN IF WE DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU, PLEASE LEAVE US COMMENTS!!