Matt is Home

Just a warning the tears are all ready swelling in my eyes, so this blog may be a little messier than usual. Matt is officially a firefighter. The graduation was spectacular, and I honestly don’t know how to express my gratitude to everyone who has encouraged and supported him. It seems like yesterday when he joined the rescue squad, and the fire in his eyes was very evident. He had found what he was going to do for the rest of his life. He has seen and faced a lot of tragedy over the years at the rescue squad, but he has also helped save many lives. He has also found a new type of family. A band of brothers who sometimes have more drama than most teenage girls, but who would always stand beside each other with a love that runs deep. I am not going to lie and say it has been easy. It hasn’t there were times I wanted to take his call radio and throw it off a tall building. I have been frustrated many times, but it has all been worth it. Just to see him achieve what he has worked so hard for is worth all the frustration in the world. I can’t say enough about the Williamson County Rescue squad and all the wonderful people who make it what it is.
Now Matt is off to Hendersoville to make a career out of his dream. I know that he will still be the same firefighter he was a few months ago, but I think he is a little more sure of himself now, and will make a terrific addition to the City of Hendersonville. I know this road will be long, and that the dangers will be tremendous, but I am going to pray that God keeps him safe, and his mind clear. I am so proud of my fireman, and am so excited to have him home. Now I must run, because Matt’s baby brother is graduating high school today, and I have to get ready. Have a blessed Sunday. Oh and the pictures are some I had from the rescue squad, and the large group picture with Matt laying down is at the academy.