I once counseled a friend to take time to think. I was ridiculed for such an offering. Having no time to think themselves - the others in the room thought it a humourus thing to suggest. They have no idea of the impact that night has had on my life.

19 January 2007

120 BPM

I've been on vacation for two weeks now and it has been a wonderful winter treat. Got to visit with Adam and Emily and their beautiful children in Louisville, been hunting almost everyday with Jason and yesterday listened to my little one's heartbeat for the first time. Let me say as someone who has no idea what he is in for - it was one of the best moments in my life. There is my wife with our baby growing inside her - cool.

Also (and not nearly as important) I've picked up a new hobby - home brewing. I have 10 gallons of liquid slowing becoming beer in my home right now. I check on them as one might a sleeping infant - they are always quiet and content to release the CO2 and ferment away. Soon I'll post how they taste and if the hobby will continue.

Back to work on Monday - I'm thinking ambulance - it's been almost six weeks. And that's it right now.