A picture post. Because they speak much louder than words.
Rob, on my husband’s crew, wrecks his 4-wheeler (riding with some of the fire family) and breaks his pelvis / hips / not exactly sure what cause “he’s too stubborn to get back to the doctor” (His wife’s words 🙂 )
So Rob is laid up for a bit. Summertime in the country doesn’t just stop cause you’re injured. Some of his crew spent a few hours Saturday helping with chores around the house. Rob is smiling but like any firefighter, frustrated he can’t be out there doing it.
And here’s a sample of some of those chores. I have to be honest (and knowing Rob’s wife Kris appreciates honesty) I wasn’t thrilled to hear on the weekend my husband had off both Sat and Sun, he was going to spend most of Saturday away from home. But after discussion we both know it’s the right thing and God doesn’t disappoint. Giving is a blessing and we were all blessed on that Saturday. I got some quality time with my our 7 year old (who ignores me when Daddy’s home cause it’s way not cool to hang with girls). And my husband was truly glad he went considering how much work there was and how he would feel if he was in Rob’s shoes. That’s brotherhood.
And on Sunday it continued.
You may have seen some posts on our Facebook Page about a local firefighter who lost his leg (but not his life!) in a motorcycle accident. Anthony Torres is on his way to being the first amputee firefighter in the state of Ohio (there have been some in other states) but that will be an expensive endeavor. Everyone is calling him an inspiration but today Anthony said he cannot understand that. He sees everyone rallying to help him as his inspiration. 300 people showed up to run benefit 5k today on a hot, humid Ohio afternoon.
Check out that smile. That rockin prosthetic all firefighter tattooed up. And the beautiful newlywed firefighter wife standing strong behind him.
Just some of the big crowd of supporters. And see all those green t-shirts? There’s a FirefighterWife.com logo on the back. These are the exactly the kind of events I love to support. And what better place to meet a bunch of Firefighter wives? (Welcome to all you new FirefighterWife.com subscribers who found us at this great event!)
We survived!
Just a few of the brothers who were there to support him. And that guy on the crutches?
He’s the stubborn one who was pushed the whole way (in only 45 minutes I might add) by his strong firefighter wife.
I think it’s clear that the brotherhood is sometimes only as strong as the wives behind them 🙂
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What a wonderful post!!! I know how you felt, knowing that he had the weekend off, and he was going to spend one day away from your family. I have often had to tamp down on this frustration…thinking “what about us?” Then I have to remind myself that there are times that others need him more than we do.
It meant so much to both of us, to have the help. For him, because he didn’t have to worry about running out of wood, and me having to go out and cut it. (which I would have!!!) For me, because it was one less responsibility for me to tackle. I thank you for lending us your husband.
It is his pelvis, in two places. Slowly starting to improve, but that also means that he is trying to do more! NO ATV riding is ALLOWED!!!! And I am still fighting with him about when he gets to start riding his motorcycle!
Sunday….what a fabulous show of support for Anthony. That smile, of his, is such an inspiration and it helped me to get across the finish line. Wow! It was hot out there. Rob was determined to go, and how could I say no? What else is a wife to do, but jump in there and do what needs to be done. The hills were rough, but Rob helped when he could and our 9 year old son helped too. Silly me…I thought that a 5 k would be easier having something to push in front of me…LOL…not quite the case. I did get some help from our firefighter family at the end, and it was greatly appreciated. We all made it across the finish line and I think I can say for all of us…it was a day of satisfaction and accomplishment.
I’m extremely pleased to read out the entire post! I think they are true fighter having much strong mental strength with power and dedication avoiding the fear of getting injured badly like it what’s happened here and the smile in their faces has proved they are mentally strong enough still now. We’re thankful to them. Thanks for a well written up. Good luck for Rob and further firefighters.