Working & Wearing out

Whew... So, I worked this past Friday over at Ashe, then off Saturday, then I worked an extra shift Sunday at Mitchell (12), worked my regular shift Monday and Tuesday, with an extra 12 Monday night (Double time), meaning I worked 36 hours straight, with an extra 2 1/2 hours Tuesday night on  a bad run to Mission. So, this week I will work 84 hours. Too much for this old man. I am feeling it this morning, but now for two days off to rest and relax. 

My Rhodi... She is starting to fall off, but still so pretty.

Saw this at Blur Ridge hosptial and I thought this was very nice for them to do for Memorial day. 

Finally today, Eric fixed Cuban sandwiches for the crew and they were delicious. 

 

Cookout and Campfires

I worked a 12 hour Shift over at Ashe. First pic is on my way. 

We cooked out for supper, paid for by Ashe Medics 

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Following is a few pics from Mitchell Medics, end of EMS week annual barbecue. We took the dogs and they were great. 

That night, we fired up the gas fireplace and roasted marshmallows. That was fun. 

 

Challenge Coins

These challenge coins were issued by Mitchell Medics. First one is for a RSI, or as it is called now, Drug Assisted Intubation. 

 

EMS Week & Steak

We did a transport to the old Grace Hospital, now UNC Health Blue Ridge, and they were celebrating EMS week too. 

UNC Health has their own food truck. The food was amazing... 

These were gourmet burgers... 

A job that always has a view. This is 226 heading down the mountain toward Marion. 

Tonight we had steak and Taters along with the years first Watermelon. 

 

Shaved & Service

Well, Bailey had to be shaved...i hate it but there was no choice. It will grow back. 

I noticed by the creek, upper part that even wild growth produces color. 

OK, so Sunday on shift was day one of EMS week. Ray & Jay cooked breakfast for us and it was really good. This whole week is EMS week and everyday, those who serve are able to win prizes and most of them are very good prizes. 

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                                                        More briars that produce flowers 

 

Grooming and Growing

This boy come and got in the bed with me this morning. 

And of course if one does, then both will need to. 

We missed them all day yesterday as they were at the groomers. Poor Bailey, we had to get him shaved as his hair was too matted and tangled to just trim WOW, oh WOW. We hope it will grow pretty quick.  I will share a pic next post. Well, it's back to work today for a 3 day run. My normal partner is off these three days and I have assigned to me an AEMT, miss Lyndsey. I do not mind working with her, she does pull her own for sure, but that also means that I will have ride everything of a Paramedic level. No worries, off we go! 

 

Faith & Favorites

Days off are so needed. It is not that I don't want to work or make extra money, I just need the days off to make it on my regular schedule. I do still work a little extra, but still. Yesterday, TC and I worked in the yard again. That is, after the rain. We watched a movie called The Secret: Dare to Dream

It was very good. It focuses on the power of positive thinking. Yea, OK that is great, however Scripture would define that as Faith. I may not know what is best for me. I think I might know, but I do  know that God knows indeed. Matthew 6:8 tells us that. Before we even ask, God knows. He Really does! 

Our Faith is indeed an interesting thing. We need it, but at the same time, it only grows in the way we trust. So Faith and trust is in partnership for our growth. 

Juat like the seed that grows and breaks through the ground. Speaking of, TC garden is indeed growing. We are seeing growth from the seeds and it is exciting to think that one day we will eat a veggie that was planted as a seed. That is the description of faith. 

This is Faith! 

Yesterday, we met with out new pastor. Andy Willis is the pastor at Western Carolina Church here in Spruce Pine. We have visited many times and we have decided that it is our choice. They are indeed different to be for sure. Full band and all the new modern stuff, but we feel like this is where we are suppose to be. We both really enjoyed the meeting and time with Andy. We really like him. Afterwards, we went to Marion and stopped at Lowes and got a new sprayer and some more stuff for the garden. We hit up Sonic for some Hot dogs and headed home. 

Recently, we have been watching a show based out of Canada called Jake and the Kid. 

I am glad that we both like things like that. We are waiting the new season of Heartland that will air June 1st. All for now. 

 

Today as a Medic

Today as a Medic

Well, we ran two calls today. One was a transfer for hospice from a home we have been to many times. The second was a hoot of a guy, who was probably Septic. All went well. Little Dave cooked steaks tonight as he was preparing to enter the Air Force. 

 

Comfort & Codes

With Spring here, TC has moved many of the flowers back outside from wintering inside. She has planted many new ones and of course has the veggies planted and growing. This is her private sanctuary, also known as the front porch. 

From the porch this is my view. 

Finally, some blooms on the Rhodie...

Yesterday, Mothers' Day, I went and worked for 6 hours. Unfortunately, we had a code. A lady lost her Mom on Mothers' Day....SO SAD! Code started with Bradshaw FD beginning CPR with the AED attached. The AED advised 3 different shocks. When we arrived, we strapped the Lucas on, went with pads, and saw a fine VFIB. We shocked again. I attempted to intubate unsuccessfully and finally dropped a KING airway. Drugs were administered, but at this time, a down time of 40 minutes. We contacted the ER, and the ED Doc advised we could discontinue CPR. I attempted to console the daughter, who had been the Mom's Caretaker for the last 15 years. 

Well, back home and we watched another episode of a little show we found called Jake and the Kid. We like it and so we have two seasons of it. We can't wait for the next season of Heartland. We really like that show alot. All for now, back to work. 

 

Mother's Day

Traveling to Ashe Medics this past Friday morning. I worked 12 hours with Korrannda. It was good to be with her again, she actually helped me a lot with my Cardiac EG readings and etc. 

This is a vew to the house, while I was cutting grass. After we worked in the yard a spell, we went down to visit Mom and then over to Trent's to take Payton her graduation card and gift. So proud of her as she prepares to take her EMT Basic test, then start Paramedic school. 

Afterwards, we went down to Clover SC to vist TC's Mom and Dads place of rest. We cleaned it off and then my Mom provided flowers for her Mom. This day worked out perfectly. 

Now, today we are going to Western Carolina Church, then to the Buffett and then I am going to work from 2 PM until 8 PM tonight. I'm just trying to help out.  All for now.