Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Tent fishing
creek. Thank you beavers for your dam that prevented this tent from
sailing away.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Forwarded Air Force Print News story: Laughlin lieutenant loses leg, returns to pilot training
Leigh (Lap2173@aol.com) has sent you a Air Force Link story. You can view the original story at http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123228804.
Laughlin lieutenant loses leg, returns to pilot training
By Joel Langton
47th Flying Training Wing public affairs
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- A lieutenant here received word Oct. 29 that he will return to pilot training at the 47th Flying Training Wing here within the next month.
1st Lt. Ryan McGuire lost a leg in a boating accident 13 months ago. Since the accident, Lieutenant McGuire has completed rehabilitation using his prosthetics, completed the Air Force Marathon and competed in The Warrior Games. Since July 2010, he has been back on duty at Laughlin Air Force Base, but not in pilot training.
"When I first lost my leg, I never dreamed this day would come," Lieutenant McGuire said. "But leadership here has supported me every step of the way, and honestly, they're the ones who gave me this dream to come back."
The 47th FTW wing commander said it was a no-brainer to support Lieutenant McGuire in his efforts.
"When I first met Lieutenant McGuire, it was obvious that this young man is something special," said Col. Michael Frankel, the 47th FTW commander. "He has always had a positive attitude. I've never seen him down, never see him upset, he's always been pressing forward trying to achieve his goals. I look forward to the day when he graduates from pilot training, and I can hand him a set of silver wings."
Lieutenant McGuire was injured Sept. 6, 2009 when he was yanked from a boat while jetting across a lake at 40 mph. He was lifted out of the boat by a rope tied to an inner tube when the wind caught the tube, pulling him out. As a result of the accident, his hip was dislocated, his pelvis was fractured, and his right foot was mangled.
He was rescued from the lake and then taken by ambulance to Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, Texas. Ten hours after the accident, he arrived by helicopter at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
Initially, doctors attempted to repair the foot, but five weeks later, he lost much of his right leg below the knee.
"It was so surreal," Lieutenant McGuire said. "It probably really didn't hit home until I woke up after the surgery. I woke up after and my mom started crying. I pretty much knew then it wasn't just a bad dream."
As a child, Lieutenant McGuire wanted to be an Air Force pilot. His dream eventually led him to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
"I never wanted to give up my dream," he said.
That burning passion led him through months of sometimes painful rehabilitation, as he relearned to walk and then run. In August, he went before a medical board where he was found fit for duty. Two days later, a waiver was submitted to return him to pilot training, which was approved Oct. 29.
There are a active-duty pilots with prosthetics. Lieutenant McGuire however, is the first student to be returned to training status.
Lieutenant McGuire said he's learned a lot through the whole ordeal, but really learned the meaning of Air Force family.
"I went to the Academy and such, and it was a great time and we experienced a lot of camaraderie," he said. "However, throughout this, my Air Force family, and my real family, has been by my side throughout.
"The day of the accident, I had commanders at the hospital with me, helping take care of my real family and ever since, they've been in my corner helping and pushing me as needed," he said.
Adventures with Wyatt
aslo broke two Christmas ornament for a total vaule of $3.50. I know
his Mommy should not have given him the ornaments to play with. This
small detail is noted.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Helper boy
am teaching Wyatt how to wash dishes too. Granted, he thinks it's just
fun to play in water and bubbles.
Also, please only look at my adorable child in this pictures. Please
do not attempt to figure out why my behind looks deformed and
misshaped. Here is what I think.
Alpha: I'm hunched over becuase these custom cabinets where made for a
5 foot 2 inch Grandma.
Beta: My leg is resting on the chair. I wanted to stand like a flamingo.
Charlie: The space where Wyatt and I have crammed ourselves is quite
small. Making my hind end seem grotesquly large.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
New Toy
an a roll bar. Everyone feels a little safer.
Forrest Ridge Parade
expression on his face almost the entire time. He loved watching the
fire truck, police car and ambulance. But, his favorite was the boom
Boom boom of the Stebbins Marching Band! Go Indians :)
Friday, October 29, 2010
Mall rides
relationship with these coin operated rides. We still have yet to pay
a single penny for all the enjoyment. I hope this continues. Please
don't tell my son these contraptions actually move with a few magical
quarters.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Future Plumber
case of the runny bun buns. That lead to the worst diaper rash ever!
Red, sore, and crying with every diaper change prompted me to take
major action. I continued to liberally apply copious amounts of
desitin. I started washing his hinny with soap and water instead of
using diaper wipes. And, we started a little naked hinny time.
He was so intriged by his bare bottom that he couldn't keep his hands
away from the new area. He insisted on pulling down his drawers for a
little extra ventalation.
I really think he may be changing professions from garbage collector
to plumber!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Dead battery
Well, things didn't really fall apart. But, I did leave my car door
open for 9 weeks. The result: A DEAD battery. Whelp, it was a good
time to learn a new trade. I figured out how to remove the battery.
The next step is to charge it for ten hours! I will then attempt to
reinstall the battery. Keep your fingers crossed that it'll work!
Now you see it.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Boonshoft Museum
for the last few weeks. I've heard pros and cons about this discovery
museum and wanted to check it out myself.
It was great for our family (11months, 14 months and 5 years). They
had a fossil dig. Think big sandbox with shredded tires pieces instead
of sand. Yes, Wyatt did eat a few tire pieces. Does that mean he has
pica?
The water table was a huge splash! Wyatt and Luke could play in the
water fountains due to a small step next to the table. Thank goodness
it wasn't crowded or they might not have been able to play as easily.
The "moving boxes" were great for Luke. He could crawl through the
maze and see himself in the mirrors.
The cons were obvious. It is a fairly small museum. Some of the
exhibits are getting old and worn. Overall, the place could use a good
scrub!
However, with all that said. Price was fair. Two years and under are
free. Great military discount if you by a season pass. Age approperate
displays and activies. Other nice families were there with their small
children. Not crowded at all (2 o'clock on a Tuesday). And, several
"shows" were going on while we were three too. We will be going back
soon. Probably as soon as Luke learns to walk :)
Sorry the kids are so blurry. They just couldn't hold still!!
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