Work, work , work
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Posted:Apr 14, 2010 9:00 pm
Last Updated:Jul 14, 2010 8:11 pm 6779 Views
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I have been back to work about a month and working 50+ hours a week. Leg is doing great, Just looking forward to semi retirment
They say electricians never retire they just stay wired up. Getting the old motorcycle ready to ride. already had it out but needs detailed real bad maybe this weekend. Also would like to take trip around lake Migican or Erie on motorcycle. just dreaming.
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First Week done
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Posted:Mar 21, 2010 9:57 am
Last Updated:Mar 23, 2010 9:12 pm 5408 Views
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My first week back to work ended up with 50 hour work week. I ended up climbing the outside ladder to top of cupalo stack to replace power outlet. I almost forgot how good the view was. Can see for miles. Going to watch Nascar this afternoon and root for Mark Martin then go grocery shopping. Also sore all over but doing real good. Thanks for all the prayers
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Second day at work
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Posted:Mar 16, 2010 12:46 pm
Last Updated:Mar 18, 2010 6:26 pm 3760 Views
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Second day was easier to do but just as much walking, even did some knelling which wasn't too bad. Getting down was easier than getting up. Doing great, will be ready for other knee in about a year or two. thanks for the prayer everybody have a great day.
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Back at work again
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Posted:Mar 15, 2010 1:30 pm
Last Updated:Mar 16, 2010 12:41 pm 3900 Views
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My first day and I am feeling it. Knee did real good but very sore. I went up at least 30 flights of stairs and walked over 5 miles. Not only that I climbed a couple of ladder but very sore at end of day. Going to ice and take it easy rest of day and do it again tomorrom. Thanks for the prayers and support.
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Knee update
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Posted:Mar 11, 2010 11:26 am
Last Updated:Mar 12, 2010 5:47 am 3162 Views
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Had Dr. appointment yesterday. He gave me a clean bill of health to go back to work on the 15 of March. Hooray. He also said the other knee will need to be replaced in the next two years the way it looks. So one more time just before retiring. It is so much better than before, thanks for all the prayers
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Going Back to work
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Posted:Mar 3, 2010 8:59 pm
Last Updated:Mar 7, 2010 4:27 pm 2846 Views
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Will see my Dr. on March 10 for final check-up on knee. Knee is 100% better than before Surgery. Still some pain from overdoing. Still have to stretching it and do the bending but I am very happy with it. Looking forward to work and getting full paycheck.Also looking forward to summer.
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A young firefighter
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Posted:Jan 31, 2010 6:35 am
Last Updated:Jan 31, 2010 10:31 am 2653 Views
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A young boy's story I read this morning I wanted to share.
In Phoenix , Arizona , a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old , who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her to grow up &
fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible..The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her 's dream to come true. She took her ' s hand and asked, 'Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up? Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?' Mommy, 'I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up.' Mom smiled back and said, 'Let's see if we can make your wish come true.' Later that day she went to her local fire department in Phoenix ,Arizona , where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix
She explained her 's final wish and asked if it might be possible
to give her 6 year-old a ride around the block on a fire engine
Fireman Bob said, 'Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make
him an honorary Fireman for the whole day. He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards! And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform
for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy -- one-with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.' 'They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix ,
so we can get them fast.' Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck. Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station. He was in heaven. There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls. He rode in the different fire engines, the Paramedic's' van, and even the fire chief's car. He was also videotaped for the local news program. Having his dream come true, with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible. One night all of his vital signs began to
drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed
in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital. Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and
asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition. The chief replied, 'We can do better than that. We'll be there in five minutes.. Will you please do me a favor? When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the
PA system that there is not a fire?' 'It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room?' About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window--------16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room, with his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him. With his dying breath, Billy looked up at the fire chief and said, 'Chief, am I really a fireman now?' 'Billy, you are! And The Head Chief, Jesus, is holding your hand,' the chief said. With those words, Billy smiled and said, 'I know, He's Been holding my hand all day, and the angels have been Singing..' He closed his eyes one last time.
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Knee report
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Posted:Jan 30, 2010 5:46 am
Last Updated:Feb 12, 2010 3:09 pm 2757 Views
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Went to Dr. and he said I am doing fine, Will see me again on March 10. Still can't go to workyet said I need to keep up the good work . He didn't want to sent me back to work to soon with all the climbing that I do and the stairs. I am doing good and I am seeing someone again.
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Rain in Wisconsin
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Posted:Jan 22, 2010 4:55 pm
Last Updated:Jan 23, 2010 10:39 am 2721 Views
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I would have believed snow but rain. I am not complaining, so long as it is above 32, we will be fine. Knee is doing good but sliding on melting ice when walking in park. You all have a great day
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Knee report 7
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Posted:Jan 5, 2010 1:31 pm
Last Updated:Jan 21, 2010 7:16 pm 3137 Views
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Still making headway, walking real good but still having problems getting down on knee's Next Dr. visit is Jan. 29, Hoping to go back to work. Found the cold weather makes it hurt more. Have a great New Year
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