It's hard to believe it is already Sunday evening. Where did the weekend go?
One thing about being a member of REACT, there is always some type of continuous training. The learning and training never ends, which is good. The only way to stay prepared for an emergency is to take advantage of any type of training that will benefit me. Yesterday, I spent about 7 hours in a CPR certification class. I had let my certification lapse several years ago, so the opportunity came up to get re-certified and I had a free Saturday, so I jumped on the chance. Plus, our REACT vice president was the one that taught the class and the cost of the class was inexpensive.
As a REACT member, it is my responsibility to stop and assist at a traffic accident, which includes treating the injured, if necessary. I carry a first-aid kit in the truck with me and have surgical gloves for my protection. If I come up on a scene where someone his unconscious, I know how to perform CPR. I also learned what to do in case of a severe cut that is bleeding heavily and what to do in case of frostbite or a burn. You always hope you never have to use these skills, but it is nice to know that you are prepared to use them if the situation warrants it.
I am also prepared to assist in any type of motorist assist...whether it be to assist in changing a flat tire or jumping someone's car. One thing I learned after I joined REACT is to make sure I am safe before I attempt to help anyone else. That means if I pull over the side of the road to assist anyone, I make sure I am completely off the road, make sure my emergency strobe lights are on, make sure my reflective vest is on and make sure I am not exposed to traffic. There have been a few times when I have come upon a motorist that is stranded, but they are parked in a dangerous spot. If it is in the lane of traffic on the interstate, I will call 911 and have OHP respond, especially since they are more prepared to handle these type of motorist assists.
I enjoy REACT and I really enjoying helping others. I don't do it for the glory of it.....I do it because it is the right thing to do. I have no problem stopping during the daytime to assist a motorist (especially if it is a stranded female), but I am very cautious in assisting after dark. You never know what you will get involved in, so I try not to do after dark motorist assists.
Today was a good day. We had a decent crowd in Sunday School, even though I know it could be a lot better. The problem we have right now is many of our students have moved to other parts of the City and can't get their parents to bring them to church. We have always told them if they could make it to church, we would make sure they got home. This morning, after the invitation, I made a plea to our church members to assist us in getting some of our students to church. Our students want to come, but can't because they have no ride. Several church members approached me after church and were more than happy to give the students a ride to church and back home. We will put this into action next Sunday and see how it goes.
I am not sure what this week will bring, but we are going to finally submit our loan application on our house this week. This is something that has needed to be done for the last month or so and we are finally getting it done.
The insurance company called last Friday and informed us that Karla's car was a total loss (which we figured). Now, we just have to see how much they are going to give us for the car and start looking for her another car.
I am sure ready for things to get back to normal. We need some good things to happen to us this week.
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