If you were to take a survey of what people want in life, happiness is without a doubt the common answer among other things like wealth and good health. Happy people possess a unique attitude and they …
DNR & Living Will
One of the ladies in our private group is a nurse and codes were brought not too long ago. It specifically came up because the gentleman didn't have a living will and his family hadn't talked to him …
Three Fun Overnights for Kids on Shift Days
If you were to pull out a calendar and mark off all the days during your kids' summer vacation that shift days fall on, the number would climb quickly. When we plan family outings, more often than not …
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Murphy And The Firewife
We are half way through 2017 already, how has this happened??? My calendar is half used up already! When I saw this Murphy's Law desk calendar I couldn't resist buying it. I also bought my secret …
Self Care for the Fire Wife
So, we know it is important to take care of our relationship with our partner. We know it is important to make sure our firefighters have access to and utilize resources for things like depression, …
What Every Firefighter Should Know About Their Spouse – A Working Mom’s Rebuttal
A few years ago, Fire Engineering published an article by Anne Gagliano titled, “What Every Firefighter’s Spouse Should Know.” The first time I read this article, when I was a brand new fire wife, I …