tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post5590278580285001926..comments2024-03-28T07:43:17.934-06:00Comments on Read All The Things!: The Sunday Post #308Aj @ Read All The Things!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-60702256064120105242022-07-16T18:09:32.644-06:002022-07-16T18:09:32.644-06:00Oh wow, this is intense. So sorry you had to exper...Oh wow, this is intense. So sorry you had to experience this, and thanks for the tips - lots of things everyone might not think of.Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-71767944255416557722022-06-21T21:28:04.935-06:002022-06-21T21:28:04.935-06:00Very tragic. It's sad when awful accidents ha...Very tragic. It's sad when awful accidents happen. Good grief we never expect it and then it happens. I'm sorry for what you went through. It knocks one back something like this. Take a breather. & talk to all the other rangers. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-11834221549414142352022-06-19T04:40:23.752-06:002022-06-19T04:40:23.752-06:00I am so sorry you had to deal with all.. these, an...I am so sorry you had to deal with all.. these, and do your job as well, AJ. I hope you are getting some help to talk about this. And thanks for sharing these pointers with us. I hope you have a better week ahead.Gayathri Lakshminarayananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729822845609574634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-9739976872077492942022-06-17T12:58:06.771-06:002022-06-17T12:58:06.771-06:00I'm so sorry you had to deal with that and tha...I'm so sorry you had to deal with that and that people can be so... insensitive. My husband was a paramedic for a long time. He and his co-workers saw some crap. Please don't hesitate to reach out for help, whether that means talking to a friend or contacting some sort of Employee Assistance Network. I've seen what happens when you bottle things like this up and it's not healthy. Seriously.<br /><br />Take care.Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-23550919899852387932022-06-15T09:06:30.451-06:002022-06-15T09:06:30.451-06:00I can’t imagine how stressful that situation must ...I can’t imagine how stressful that situation must have been. I’m sorry your week was like that, and I hope you’ll have a better one.Zezee with Bookshttps://zezeewithbooks.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-51542905796176961302022-06-14T03:32:04.114-06:002022-06-14T03:32:04.114-06:00Such a difficult experience, please look after you...Such a difficult experience, please look after yourself and reach out for support if you need it.<br />Your advice is very good, much of it common sense which seems to be lacking these days. <br /><br />Wishing you a much better week.shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-28710569870889786292022-06-13T23:14:34.551-06:002022-06-13T23:14:34.551-06:00I am so very sorry for your traumatic experience! ...I am so very sorry for your traumatic experience! My husband found a suicide victim and was distraught for months. My prayers are with you. Thank you for the oh so honest list of suggestions – they make so much sense. Take care, dear one!Miaisminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657955150576729566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-78562427199297736162022-06-13T22:38:28.433-06:002022-06-13T22:38:28.433-06:00Really freaky experience for you. I can understand...Really freaky experience for you. I can understand totally the looking calm on the outside while freaking out on the inside. Go gently and hope sleep soon returns.Kathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964951326616144323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-58194180689507004582022-06-13T22:10:48.351-06:002022-06-13T22:10:48.351-06:00Hope this week is better for you. Cheers :-)Hope this week is better for you. Cheers :-)vvbhttps://vvb32reads.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-2948134102488262202022-06-13T22:10:10.448-06:002022-06-13T22:10:10.448-06:00Whoa. Whew. Thanks for sharing. Good to know and t...Whoa. Whew. Thanks for sharing. Good to know and to be reminded of how to be a good human.vvbhttps://vvb32reads.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-83498347472464244612022-06-13T18:48:36.964-06:002022-06-13T18:48:36.964-06:00I'm sorry you had to go through that. And more...I'm sorry you had to go through that. And more than once. I live in WA and they have lifejackets EVERYWHERE for free because the beach here is not a nice fun, take a dip. It's full of logs, currents, things called sneaker and king waves. It freaks me out how casually people take being in the water despite all the warnings.<br /><br />And yes, people caring more about taking videos or their own problems is horrible.<br /><br />My husband saw a young man (an EMT who had been out drinking with friends and wandered off) get hit by a semi and that was pretty traumatizing for him. <br /><br />I can see how you would be anxious and have trouble sleeping. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a> Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-83321628055898294612022-06-13T13:56:59.568-06:002022-06-13T13:56:59.568-06:00What a terrible experience for you -- before I rea...What a terrible experience for you -- before I read the post I saw the picture of the (2) of you and knew FL and was thinking -- hope no alligators in there. Sounds like this is a challenging and stressful job especially when people fail to use common sense. Hope the rest of your summer is better.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-13742865677473357022022-06-13T12:31:06.927-06:002022-06-13T12:31:06.927-06:00That's a tough day. I was probably six and we ...That's a tough day. I was probably six and we were staying at the beach with my grandparents. My father and grandfather were fishing, I'm sure, and my mom and grandma took us over to the beach as they were bringing in two drowning victims. When it became apparent what was happening, we were quickly ushered back to the cottage. I don't envy your job on days like this, but know that you are appreciated. (and yes, I have a whistle on my lifejacket and when sailing offshore carry a marine radio in the pocket. Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339789596944683688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-80558688077667012342022-06-13T11:30:24.026-06:002022-06-13T11:30:24.026-06:00Wow. I'm so sorry that you had to go through t...Wow. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this! And I'm sorry to hear about the drowning as well. That poor person and their family. All of your points are very valid. I hope people listen to them. Hugs. I hope this week is a lot better!S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440480921358036533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-11636306529675487432022-06-13T10:54:01.817-06:002022-06-13T10:54:01.817-06:00What a terrible thing to have happen. I'm so s...What a terrible thing to have happen. I'm so sorry that you had to experience that (or that anyone did). It seems like something like that can bring out both the best and the worst in people.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-43197067682420124672022-06-13T10:49:56.166-06:002022-06-13T10:49:56.166-06:00I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, ...I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, and I feel bad for the family of the victim. I was trained as a lifeguard, and one of the things I was surprised to learn is how quickly and easily people can drown. Your knowledge of the situation probably helped a lot of others there.<br /><br />Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-18423170055516630482022-06-13T09:22:20.553-06:002022-06-13T09:22:20.553-06:00So sorry that you are having anxiety and having to...So sorry that you are having anxiety and having to deal with all this. So sorry for the victim's family that they lost a loved one. Hope you have a good week!The Fantasy Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953298406134635859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-13601055318687622622022-06-13T09:08:04.120-06:002022-06-13T09:08:04.120-06:00Ouch, what a day/week at work. :( I hope you'r...Ouch, what a day/week at work. :( I hope you're ok and I'm sorry that this is part of your job... My cousin's wife's brother (I tried to think how to word that connection to make it simpler but couldn't) died near Easter after drowning in a park lake and it's a horrendous shock to all. It happens so fast. I hope people appreciate your points to note! They're something everyone can do.Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-13101768819672196902022-06-13T09:01:41.029-06:002022-06-13T09:01:41.029-06:00What a terrible thing to happen! I'm sorry you...What a terrible thing to happen! I'm sorry you had to be a part of it. Great set of rules though. Not being able to read is more than understandable. Take care of yourself!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-62447412296392518272022-06-13T06:25:23.955-06:002022-06-13T06:25:23.955-06:00I'm so sorry you had to go through this... Any...I'm so sorry you had to go through this... Anything can spike my anxiety, I have noticed that the last year, but I can't even imagine what you were going through... Hugs!Esther @ BiteIntoBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521908679162311172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-78468055673708584942022-06-12T20:54:36.503-06:002022-06-12T20:54:36.503-06:00I'm so sorry to hear about this incident. I h...I'm so sorry to hear about this incident. I hope you're able to process the anxiety and trauma. Sounds like on the outside you were calmer than you were on the inside. I live close to the Grand Canyon, and visit there often, and your rules for children couldn't be more important. I've seen so many little kids running wild there and so close to the edge. It gives me such bad anxiety when I go there and see these wild kids. WendyW https://www.blogger.com/profile/09283458500806066283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-5354266129800440832022-06-12T19:44:40.103-06:002022-06-12T19:44:40.103-06:00How awful and traumatizing! I'm so sorry you w...How awful and traumatizing! I'm so sorry you went through that. :-(Jinjer-The Intrepid Angelenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892279772221757519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-7082717955203875452022-06-12T19:17:05.238-06:002022-06-12T19:17:05.238-06:00So sorry you had to deal with all that! But it so...So sorry you had to deal with all that! But it sounds like you handled it as best as anyone could.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-6979771598181614872022-06-12T14:10:58.894-06:002022-06-12T14:10:58.894-06:00If I ever need help in an emergency, I hope a firs...If I ever need help in an emergency, I hope a first responder LIKE YOU shows up! You sound very much in control of what needs doing, and very sensible about what other people should do. It's sad when people want to turn a tragedy into an Instagram post to gratify themselves. It's definitely sad when people let their children become pests, become a danger to themselves, or worse yet, become risks for needing more attention because they have created dangerous situations. Your list of advice seems excellent.<br /><br />Good luck with your job.<br /><br />best... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-52060002981755747282022-06-12T13:31:45.004-06:002022-06-12T13:31:45.004-06:00What a horribly tragic and traumatic day! I'm ...What a horribly tragic and traumatic day! I'm so sorry for the victim's family and can only imagine how awful it was for all the Rangers involved, too. Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to recover...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com