New update

Lots of good news. I passed the First Responder class, and I obtained my Live Fire. I am now First Responder Certified as well as GA Module 1 w/Live Fire Certified. I still would like to complete the skills portion of the NQP FF1 Exam but at least I am not so stressed to get it for now.
My son is recovering very quickly and very well. We had a minor set back on getting his prosthesis started but other than that things are great. He is walking and running on his heel now and is still the same happy boy as always.

Surgery

My son's surgery went perfectly! Even better than the dr's expected! We brought him home Thursday afternoon and will have to go back to Shriners Wednesday for a precautionary check up. If all is well we'll bring him back home that day.
More updates as they come.

Been Awhile

I guess it's "Long time no post" again. I did pass my written exam...now to find a live fire event to complete my training and go take my practicals. I am also now enrolled and have begun First Responders class.
On a different note, my 8 year old son will be undergoing surgery next week. He will be having his right foot amputated.
Talk about climbing walls and going insane! I'll post again after we return home from the Shriners Hospital.

Here we go with the "Long Time No Post"

Long time no post...lol! I had to drop my class :( I got sick during the last few weeks and missed to much to catch up in time for testing.
The good news is I was allowed to take my written exam (NPQ) and I passed! So even with the speed bumps on the way to my National Cert. I am still inching along. Thank God Georgia still accepts Module 1 so I can be active with my department still. Now to work my way back into another class and move forward for the Skills test. My District Captain will be helping me with my skills along the way as well as taking another round of class to make sure I don't miss a beat.
I have more speed bumps in my path now. Coming up this September, my son will undergo his last clubfoot surgery. Unfortunately, there is no fixing his foot now so this will be his amputation surgery. Fingers are crossed that before Christmas he will be up and running on his new prosthetic foot.
I guess that's it for now, and wish me luck!

Now that the holidays are over I think I might have some time to post again...lol! I missed class this past weekend because I was in Baltimore visiting family and ALOT of Fire Stations in Baltimore City. We had a blast! I'll post a few pics here but for anyone interesting in seeing more go to my myspace page to see them all. myspace.com/guardianangels31024
The last class I attended before the holiday break was amazing to me. We finally were able to obtain a burn building so we got to play! I made it to lunch. The EMT's that were there pulled me out for awhile due to my blood pressure skyrocketing. I wanted back in but they had told me to eat something even though I knew it would make me sick. I shouldnt have listened....lol...I had to sit out the rest of the day. Last weekend they did some Salvage and Overhaul training which I missed and will have to make up before the end of the month or I won't be allowed to test. We're supposed to burn this coming weekend. They were able to obtain a house closer to the training center for us to play in. I can't wait.
While we were in Baltimore we visited alot of historical sites from the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 which burned over half of Baltimore City over a period of a few days. (pics of that are also on my myspace) We went to the "Big House" or "Super House" whichever you prefer to call it...it's said to be the largest Fire House in the world. We visited most of the areas from Ladder 49 as well.
It amazes me at the difference in how the Dept's are run there compared to here in the south. The orginization is wonderful....like a well oiled machine.
I think this trip renewed my determination to complete class and go to work.
Anyways, Happy New Year to all! I'll post again after next class.