Family

I’ve never wished my wife a happy birthday on my blog before. So today I thought I would.

Happy birthday honey.

Today’s note will be fairly short. I just wanted to give a shout out to those in the medical profession. Tonight I watched an episode of Hopkins, a semi reality show about Doctors at John Hopkins Hospital. It’s mind boggling what these Doctors are able to do. I have a Daughter who has been on the receiving end of their medical marvels.

No matter how much I bitch and moan about about the cost of medical care, I am glad that people are willing to get their hands dirty to save lives.

Picture courtesy of Gustty

In May of 2006 my wife, Gina, entered her first triathlon. She worked really hard and successfully completed the event. The size and conditions at this triathlon weren’t ideal for a first timer. But she finished and it was a life goal accomplished. She was hooked and was scheduled to compete in several more later in the year. However, just a few months later, my family was involved in an automobile accident and she sustained some serious injuries. One was a broken neck and the other was a torn up shoulder. All physical activity was put off until she could recover.

After two years of physical and mental recovery, Gina was ready to start training again. She signed up for the 4th Street Triathlon scheduled for April 26th 2008. She was very nervous, but had worked really hard to get back into the condition needed for a triathlon. I’m proud to announce she successfully completed the triathlon and did it faster than the last one she did.

I am so grateful that Gina was able to make a full recovery. Things could have been completely opposite of what they were. She is truly my hero, and an inspiration.

Ash had her first dance competition this past weekend. Here are some pics and vids.

A while back I left a comment on the blog In Reba’s World because she was giving away a book called For Parents Only. The title of the book is what peaked my interest seeing how my 4 teenage children keep me on my feet. I received the book in the mail today (thanks Reba!) and I will read it as quickly as possible and write up a review. In the mean time please stop by Reba’s blog and get to know her a little bit.