Harleton VFD Open House

 

Saturday was a splendid day because I got to go out with this handsome man and the boys to Harleton’s VFD open house. There fire station recently got a face lift and they invited the community to celebrate.  And celebrate we did with a ribbon cutting, fish fry, a gator bouncy house, and even snow cones!

The night before I completely used this outing as bribery for them to go to bed and it worked like a charm.

 

 

Entering the belly of the beast.

 

-Coming out the other end-  :p

 

After playing in the gator for a while it started to get pretty hot.

  

 

But with a snow cone and a giant fan we were cool as cucumbers in no time!

Banquet

 

This past week I got the pleasure of accompanying this handsome young man to a banquet honoring the Firefighters and Law enforcement of Harrison County.

Here Brandon and a few of the members of the Hallsville Volunteer Fire Department stand near Chief Carl Barton after he was awarded First Responder of the Year. It was an eye opening evening filled with amazing stories of selflessness and love. One award in particular really touched me and filled my eyes with tears as a young family stepped forward to receive their plaque for their husband and father who gave his life only 6 shifts shy of retirement. His life was one of accomplishment and complete devotion. He was a Master Firefighter and loved what he did.That was an underlying current in the room. These men and women truly love to serve and sacrifice in the name of others. It really helped me understand Brandon a little better and be proud of what he does so willingly. More importantly I was overcome with the distinct impression that this was where we belonged. There in a room of mostly strangers I felt warmly welcomed and connected.

Next week Brandon starts the process of testing in hopes for employment with the Marshall Fire Dept. We could really use your prayers in his behalf! Thank you all for your support and friendship.