Mazel Tov Matt & Lindsey!

Our co-resident Matt got married this weekend in St. Louis, MO.

There were seven of us surgery residents that escaped the clutches of the Chester to celebrate with our friend and colleague. We tidied up our respective services Friday morning then headed off, leaving the hospital in the capable hands of those brave few staying behind. It was such an amazing weekend. I only took a handful of pictures the whole weekend myself, but of the seven of us, we shared everything so I have plenty to help remember.

The wedding was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Saint Louis. We arrived Friday afternoon with just enough time to freshen up and attend the rehearsal dinner for the start of the wedding festivities. 

  L to R: Me, Adi, Dzeba, Monica, Alyssa (Ash's gf), Ash, Hanjoo

 L to R: Ash, Dzeba, Hanjoo, me, Monica, Adi

 L to R: Dzeba, me, Monica

 Mazel Tov Matt & Lindsey

Hanjoo, Adi and Ash enjoying themselves

Considering we had nothing scheduled for our mornings I awoke much earlier than I was expecting. But it proved beneficial as I then had that much more time to enjoy being with my friends and just enjoying time together. 

On Saturday Adi, Hanjoo, Monica and I went to the Saint Louis Zoo and then to the Gateway Arch.

 Love the Elephants!

 Gorillas

 Sea Lions!

 L to R: Adi, Hanjoo, Monica, me

 Zebras in the Fall

Sharin' some Giraffe lovin'

 L to R: Hanjoo, Monica, me, Adi

 The Gateway Arch

Hanjoo was on call Thursday, left with us for the weekend Friday morning, and was never really able to catch up on any sleep though try as he might.

And then finally, the event of the weekend. The wedding. 

 Union blessed. Glass smashed. Presenting Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bronstein.

 

Surgery Residents L to R: Ash, Hanjoo, Dzeba, Jo Lopez, Matt, Adi, Me, Monica 

 Jo Lopez, Ash, Hanjoo, Matt, Adi

 

 Matt & Lindsey take the floor

 

Hanjoo, Jo Lopez, Dzeba and myself.

 It really was a fantastic weekend celebrating our friend, celebrating each other and celebrating life. So thankful I was able to attend, and thankful I get to come home and go to the hospital tomorrow.

Much Love.