At the end of 2005, as a young man, I decided it was time to sign on the dotted line. However, now I was going to join the Airforce as I have always been a tech nerd and I thought it would be a great opportunity to use what I Read more…
I signed up for the Marine Corps in November of 2005 and left for Boot Camp less than a month later. I sadly let my ego make the decision as Marines are called the best of the best. I don’t regret joining the Marine Corps, I just prefer that I Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-How Much Pain?Upcoming Hip SurgeryWell it looks like I am going to finally have my third hip surgery. It was over four months ago that my right leg popped out four times, the last time sending me to the emergency room to get it popped back Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part OneNo Flame, Little PainHeaded to Surgery I woke up in level 5 pain this morning with severe weakness. We had a two-hour drive to the hospital which increased my pain to level 6. Dad got a wheelchair (it took 20 minutes to get a wheelchair) Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part TwoNo Flame, Little PainPost-Op I woke up from surgery in the same amount of pain as before surgery which was an answer to prayer as each time before, in nine other surgeries, I was in level 10 pain. Praise God! The epidural and intravenous Dilaudid Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part ThreeNo Flame, Little PainFirst Night It is 9 pm. It has been 12 hours since I was admitted to the hospital for my surgery. I am down to level 5 pain in my hip and only level 2 in my back. God has been so Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part FourNo Flame, Little PainSecond Day Unfortunately, I was unable to sleep at all. I spent the entire night staring at my eyelids. After breakfast, I worked with Physical Therapy and was able to walk a few steps and then sit in my bedside chair. Unfortunately, Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part FiveNo Flame, Little PainGoing Home Yesterday was a little rough but better than any other surgery recovery. Last night was the first time I was able to sleep since the surgery. Today, I am going home! Breakfast came and went and my food had still Read more…
Date: Monday, September 6, 2021Time: 1030, Ten Thirty HoursMission: Locate, close with and catch the elusive targets by fishing pole and maneuver.After Action Report: We started off on time and began our vehicle movement towards the target’s location; however, our lead logistics officer, Carmi, failed to bring our most critical Read more…
Hip Joint Protection Fixation Device-DisappointmentLet’s just say I wish I had Covid so I could get my surgery while being a patient at the hospital. Yesterday left me beaten and battered as I was helped to my car losing all my dignity by bawling my eyes out and groaning in Read more…