A New Hospital

I drove by the new Kaiser hospital and saw the huge building and the state of the art hospital going in in our area... It's awesome. It is closer to the station, better facility and the best part for me is that Cindy, Alyssa and hopefully Zachary will all be working there.

Total fun


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Passing The Torch

Last Sunday while I had to work my family was able to attend Crossroads church. Even as the morning started they were not sure they were going to go, but decided that it would be good to go. While Zachary was not scheduled to be in the EMS chair, when he got there both seats were open so he decided to occupy one of them. No sooner had they sit down and began the service, an usher came quickly to the seat and called Zachary down. A person had passed out completely and definitely need assistance. Zachary totally stepped up, made decisions, assessed the patient, provided care, and passed the patient off to the paramedics when they arrived. Cindy was there and helped but it was definitely Zachary's show. Cindy always tells me that when something happens, I am usually at work. This time it was true, but zach totally stepped up. I am very definitely passing the torch!!


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Baker's Square

Ok, things are getting real interesting in my house. Jenna is making homemade jam (and it is awesome) and Cindy is making banana bread (and she hates bananas). Both are from scratch and both by themselves a totally great. But when you put the two of them together.... Wow!!!!

Now are talking of making homemade bread and I can't wait!!!!


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A Tribute

Ten years ago 343 brothers ran into two buildings hit by airplanes hijacked by terrorists. They along with many other New York City Firemen were able to save more than 25,000 people. They did their jobs and lives we saved. This is the profession that I, and my son, have chosen. We are proud and moved by 9/11. We will always remember and never forget.


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Zachary Birthday

Well Zachary had his 20th birthday. It was a fun day. Started with an earlier morning trip to wake boarding (and who says summer is over), then to church, off to Kaiser to surprise mom with lunch. Then an afternoon hanging around the house followed my a fun dinner at the Olive Garden restaurant.



Congratulations Zachary on turning the big 2..0..



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The Quote

I heard this quote this morning while I was driving in to work this morning.

" A pessimist sees an obstacle in every opportunity, but an optimist sees an opportunity in every obstacle!"

I am constantly reminded of this all the time. I have been told by people who know me I am an optimist. That I see the good in people and that every obstacle that I encounter, I see opportunity. I have friends and family that are the same way and it is a joy to watch them flourish. But I also have pessimists in my life. These people are different than those who are grounded or practical. These people see obstacles all the time. They become bitter or angry because they missed opportunities or cannot see past the obstacle.

I am glad I am an optimist. I am glad that I am not blind to the opportunities that come my way.


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