I had no idea that cucumbers could grow this large. I had no idea that WE could grow a cucumber this… [more]
The Perils of Discipline
Three....what can I say about being three years old? Well, testing boundaries, rules, and independence… [more]
Never Forget- A Trip to Arlington
Several months ago, my organization was invited to participate in the Texas Rangers firefighter appreciation… [more]
2010: Memories
Never Forget- A Trip to Arlington
Several months ago, my organization was invited to participate in the Texas Rangers … [Read More...]
Back to School
I didn't realize that 3 year olds can be totally into a fad but it looks like we … [Read More...]
Firehouse Jargen
Remembering Katrina 5 Years Later
It's hard to believe that Hurricane Katrina was 5 years ago. The lyric in a familiar … [Read More...]
The Challenge of Fear
I'm not a big fan of fear. For the most part, I am a wuss. I don't like to chase … [Read More...]
A Lesson in Compassion
As first responders, emergency workers and chaplains, it is our first instinct to … [Read More...]
My Life As It Happens
Several months ago, my organization was invited to participate in the Texas Rangers firefighter appreciation night. They wanted to honor an organization that worked with the families of fallen firefighters and a local Arlington firefighter had given them our name. When I got the email from their rep. I almost deleted it thinking it was spam. When I opened it and actually read it, I still thought … [Read More...]
It seems like nearly every blogger is doing it right now and as if every single one of my posts have been set up this way as of late. The bucket list...both loved and hated and yet right now, it's the only reason I am putting up this post. So here goes: I'm still a bit shell-shocked with the latest firefighter fatality. I can't talk about it because I have to maintain confidentiality but … [Read More...]
I promise that I am still here! I can't believe it has been a month since I posted last but honestly I have needed to step away in order to catch my breath. 2010 has been quite a challenging year for us and sometimes it feels like we are dodging one storm after another with barely a chance to recover before we are hit with something else. I also never realized how exhausting a three year old … [Read More...]
