The last thing I said to C as he walked out the door 15 minutes ago was, "babe, you're my hero. I love you." Those words could not be more true than right now. My husband, a volunteer firefighter is going out on his second shift of the day to be on standby.
Against everything I am, especially since this is my first hurricane-ish storm, I let him go. Being a firefighter is one of the most selfless acts a man/woman can do. They are offering all that they are for the sake of other people of whom they have never met. I can say those words and thoughts have never made me more proud.
My husband is out, while the winds are rocking the trees against our windows, as the rain pours down like a faucet and as many people's houses are being compromised. I am sitting at home terrified to lose power and terrified that something bad may happen. But I have all faith and confidence that he is safe and will be safe.
C, I have never been more proud of a man in my life. Here is to all the firefighters, EMS, policemen and service men. I could not be more grateful for the love and support you have for each other. And how much you love and how selfless you are. What better way, whether you know it or not, to emulate our Lord. You are selflessly and humbly serving others. What an inspiration and example.
Makes me want to live my life like a firefighter now. Not in the living on the edge running into fires kind of way, but the living in reckless abandon, with a faith like no other, and such a selflessness to your person. wow.
take that hurricane sandy.
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