Thoughts, Adventures, & Daily Life of a Home-Schooled High-Schooler

  I read a verse this morning that made me think of a call last summer, and I've chosen to share the story with you all. *Addresses and names are fictitious in accordance with HIPAA regulations* Dweedle-dweedle, beep beep beep!!! my pager chirped. "Berks Township, 2336 South Market Street, fo r chest pain." The dispatcher stated, adding that my unit was due to respond to the call. I shoved the mop bucket to the side of the hallway and tossed the cleaning supplies into the closet on the way to the truck bay. Half the bathroom was cleaned, but the other half would have to wait until we returned.  Flipping on the lights and siren, I easily merged onto the busy highway. "58 year old male, sudden onset of chest pain, trouble breathing, extensive cardiac history. Oh, and he did take one nitro with no relief." The d ispatcher added. That information added urgency, (and a bit more speed).  Several minutes later,  I was kneeling on the floor beside the sofa where our pat

This morning I was scrolling back through my blog and reading old posts when I stumbled across a series I wrote last summer: The Dread and Denial of being asked "The Question" . I started laughing as I reread the thread.   Life certainly is interesting these days. Seeing your younger siblings graduate high school and start their full time jobs makes you feel a little strange. Supposedly we grew up enough to do such things now, but I don't know about that! It looked so much easier when I was 12... From my 7th grade perspective, those graduates were so mature and had their lives together!   Yeah, or not!  But they sure made it look so easy.   . . . Maybe I should post a life update. . . and perhaps a brief introduction?   His name is Austin.  I like him a lot:)  He makes me very happy! The picture explains the rest.      The End

 2 years ago this week, I walked into a testing site to take my National Registry Exam. I was 17 and absolutely terrified. Due to c🦠vid, my class had ended prematurely and I didn’t feel very prepared for the test. That afternoon, I repeatedly checked the website and was shocked but very excited to see I had passed! I started out intending only to run with my local EMS agency as time allowed, but it wasn’t long before I realized I wanted to do it as a full time job.  Just a few short weeks after my 18th birthday, I applied for a job as a transport EMT. I was hired to start the interfacility transport program for DH&L. I knew nothing about IFT, but spent a lot of time talking to different agencies and providers, gathering information as well as tips and tricks.  When a 911 position became available in April, I passed the transport program onto a newer hire and began the 24on/72off schedule that I’m still doing at this present time.  It’s not always fun and glamorous. There are certa

  Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.                   Psalms 46:10 I've often seen the beginning of this verse "Be still and know" on journals, Bible cases, or wall art, but never really thought about what it means. But recently while reading through the Palms I dug this verse apart just a little bit deeper. What does it actually mean to "be still"??? TO BE STILL:      This phrase is derived and translated from the Hebrew word 'rapha' which means 'to be weak, to let go, to release'. What do we, in our modern English language call our action when we make ourselves weak, let something go/release it out of our control? - We call it surrender -    KNOW THAT I AM GOD:      In order to know something, we must put forth time and effort into studying and building our knowledge of the said subject.  Acknowledge that God alone is the Sovereign Ruler of the universe. He is present amid

Decided to post a draft that I had typed from this summer. I didn’t feel like posting it the time… so enjoy it now🤷‍♀️ Somebody made the comment to me recently that my life seems so glamorous and full of adventure. *cue a very shocked expression on my face.* My life glamorous? Full of adventure? People, don’t think for a second that I find mountains of laundry, cleaning, and cooking very exciting.  Quality of life depends so very much on your attitude towards whatever comes your way. And I’ll be honest, sometimes my attitude towards everyday, mundane life just stinks. . . . But if you need an idea for an every day adventure…. 1) find at least 5 children under the age of 12 (the more the better😅) 2) a grandmother or another person dedicated solely to come along and photograph the adventure  3) locate a pick-your-own orchard 4) a ton of patience and laughter Let me warn you that you will have to inspect every single peach before it’s picked, (otherwise they will all be green or overrip

 (Most of the following examples are things that I have personally experienced. I am only sharing my perspective and opinion, and will not be offended if anyone chooses to leave the page at anytime)  complacency com·​pla·​cen·​cy | \ kəm-ˈplā-sᵊn(t)-sē Essential Meaning of complacency : a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better : a complacent feeling or condition   The public was lulled into complacency . The stock market crash rattled/shattered/shook our complacency . [=took away our feeling that everything was fine]