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All things happen in cycles. Unfortunately, I am currently in the “White Cloud” part of my work cycle. That means, dear readers, that I have been the anti-flight nurse. Ground response via mini-van? Yeah, have done 3. My last patient flight was almost a month ago. Blame it on bad [...]
- Flight Nurse's Hierarchy of Ne… by Emily
I can tell how much time I have spent at the hangar by how unorganized my life becomes. It is all I can do to ensure the laundry is done, there is food in the fridge and my truck is not trashed. In the past, one by one, these things [...]
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- Night Shift by Emily
Working night shift wears me out. We do a lot of “swing shifts” from days (7a-7p) to mids (10a-10p) to nights (7p-7a). Fortunately, in-house rules exist as to how we structure our schedule but I still struggle with those damn nights. Anyone else out there have issues with swinging from [...]
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Seven and a half years is a long time. My very first post on crzegrl was on 12 November 2003, a fitting date for me as so many major events have happened on that day for me. I swore into the Army. I closed on my first home. My friend [...]
- Sunrise through the Hangar---View f… by Emily
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- A Flight Nurse's Dream Product… by Emily
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Goodness, woman, you had me crying. Thank you for this post. It was really good to see as I’m getting caught up in English papers and Physics assignments. Thank you, Emily.
Geez Em, this was a tear jerker for sure!! Took a break from studying and thought I would see what was on your post. I sure do remember every second of that day and I want to say a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE thank you to all our military. We do what we do because of what you do for us!!! I want to say thank you to my nephew in the Marines, Jesse your the best!! And Em, thanks to you too girl!! Working with you is always great fun and when the flights come, I know that you are always working hard for the pt.!! I try to work hard for you!! Thanks for putting the pix of Maria and I on, we had fun on the truck that day and thought a pix would be good for the blog. Love Ya Crzegrl!!
Well said. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you, Emily.
Wow. What can I say. What an incredible post. Emily, I have to say thank you to you for all that you do. You are a wonderful individual who touches the lives of many. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers as you continue to do what you do.
Wow. Just wow. Thank you for sharing of yourself so openly; the “rawness” of this video is partly why this it’s so powerful–no editing, etc. could have substituted. The other reason is, of course, the power of the message itself and being an integral and inseparable part of a NATION in a way that only those that serve can experience. As I’ve told you before, I am very proud and thankful for your service to our country, to the medical community, and to the patient community which you serve. You have a privilege and awesome responsibility to touch lives near and far in a very special way, and you do so with dignity, respect, and honor.
You are who you are.
Hooah! *sniffle*
Emily … I don’t think there’s anything that you have to apologize for. (Yup … I deliberately ended that in a preposition.) Heartfelt words and the accompanying emotion are the right way to remember 9/11.
I also want to thank you for remembering the service of my Canadian military. I know that we chose not to go to Iraq … but we continue to serve in that other nasty sandbox of Afghanistan … with the gallant combat troops of the US, of Britain and the Netherlands.
I want you to be safe, too.
Regards.
Thank you. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing. And thank you for recognizing Canada. I have the priveledge of being a Canadian citizen who lives in the US which means that I get to be patriotic to both great nations.
I agree with you that 9/11 will be that pivotal moment that we will all remember for the rest of our lives. To this day, I still can’t see any picture or video related to 9/11, or metion of the NY fired department or police without getting a tear in my eye.
Thank you to all who have served!
Hooah! *sniffle* x2
Thanks for sharing this Emily.
crzegrl, flight nurse Blog Archive From the Flight Nurses Seat Remembering September 11th…
This installment of From the Flight Nurses Seat is, quite simply, her raw emotional thoughts regarding the anniversary of September 11, 2001….
thank you all for the supportive comments. I don’t what else I can say other than that.
Thank you.
Well said. Thanks for sharing.
You keep finding new ways to surprise me with your depth. Damn allergies started to kick in during this video.
*FIST BUMP*
HOOO RAH Crazee.
And then a great big 2 armed bear-hug (that picks you up off your feet) and a kiss on the cheek.
Thanks for sharing your story Emily. (From a proud former Devil Dog)
[...] This time of the year always has a special place in most of America’s hearts. September 11, 2001 is a date none of us will soon forget. It changed the face of our nation and impacted our world in a way none of us could have ever imagined. Emily (crzegrl) shared here views of how it impacted her. [...]
HUG, 9/11 was my final motivation to join the military. I swore in 4 weeks after and have served since. It was a turning point in so many lives. Every time I wear the uniform in public i feel like im on display, in a good way i supose. I too have eated many a free meal and drink. The night before Sgt Royce and I boarded the bus that would take us to our mob station we ate at the OG, a patron had paid and left the same as you describe. I felt guilty and almost embarased. well there is a lot we could talk about, maybe over drinks…
[...] Here is a video post from Crzegrl about September 11th. I think it speaks for itself. Well done, [...]
[...] Here is a video post from Crzegrl about September 11th. I think it speaks for itself. Well done, [...]
[...] This time of the year always has a special place in most of America’s hearts. September 11, 2001 is a date none of us will soon forget. It changed the face of our nation and impacted our world in a way none of us could have ever imagined. Emily (crzegrl) shared here views of how it impacted her. [...]
[...] Here is a video post from Crzegrl about September 11th. I think it speaks for itself. Well done, [...]
I am impressed, I have to say. Really rarely do I see a blog thats both informative and entertaining, and let me tell you, you have hit the nail on the head. Your idea is outstanding; the matter is something that not many people are talking intelligently a
[...] This time of the year always has a special place in most of America’s hearts. September 11, 2001 is a date none of us will soon forget. It changed the face of our nation and impacted our world in a way none of us could have ever imagined. Emily (crzegrl) shared here views of how it impacted her. [...]