FaithManor Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) She's a medic in an area of Michigan that is well, falling apart at the seams. There is the potential of rioting and she works the night shift. EMS crews are all wearing bullet proof vests and helmets for the next few days. She resents the vest and was a little resistant about wearing it until her supervisor pulled rank and got all papa bear on her. She says it restricts movement and makes CPR, amongst other things, more difficult. You won't read about it on the news, well, not unless something worse happens. Detroit gets all the national news attention. She already had a close call last night with a cocaine addict so my momma bear instincts are really on edge. Dh isn't saying much but he's looking suddenly old in the face. DD's fiance is a little wigged out. He needs prayer too! He's finding out what we have had to come to grips with in terms of her chosen profession. Please pray that this community will not riot. It won't solve anything and will only cause more heartache. Update in post #47 Faith Edited August 29, 2012 by FaithManor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Faith, :grouphug: and prayers for your dd and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: Saying a prayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'll keep her and the area in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: & prayers from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wow. :grouphug: I will definitely be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bbj Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Praying for your dd's safety. I am from MI, I think I know where you are talking about. It does seem about to explode at any moment... Will continue to pray for her and you! Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyAnn Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 My thoughts are with your DD. I am from Michigan and my parents still live there, which community is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Praying for her and that area. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I think I know where--originally from Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybluesky Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Prayers for her, your family, and the community. How stressful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brehon Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 So sorry to hear about this. Remind your dd that her first concern is *her* safety...ALWAYS! That she is the most important person on the scene and her partner is the second most important person. I've had to wear the vests and helmets, too, for similar reasons. It's not fun. It does make some of our more routine procedues a little more difficult; but, scene safety is more important as well as is tuning her senses to the atmosphere of the scene. Remind her not to develop tunnel vision. If anyone reading this is sensitive, please stop here. No, I mean it. Faith, remind your precious one of the START triage system -- we don't work black tags even if they're technically alive. In a riot or otherwise dangerous situation the same principle applies. And if someone needs CPR they're already dead and we probably aren't going to bring them back. Your dd knows all this, of course; but, sometimes a gentle reminder from the old crusty medics is in order. We're old and crusty for a reason. :grouphug: to you, your dh, and her fiancé. :grouphug: :grouphug: to your dd. she'll get through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I hope things settle down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: I am thinking of your DD and sending good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Praying :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Oh Faith... as a mom I can't imagine how scared you are. I hope things settle down in that area and that she stays safe. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 So sorry to hear about this. Remind your dd that her first concern is *her* safety...ALWAYS! That she is the most important person on the scene and her partner is the second most important person. I've had to wear the vests and helmets, too, for similar reasons. It's not fun. It does make some of our more routine procedues a little more difficult; but, scene safety is more important as well as is tuning her senses to the atmosphere of the scene. Remind her not to develop tunnel vision. If anyone reading this is sensitive, please stop here. No, I mean it. Faith, remind your precious one of the START triage system -- we don't work black tags even if they're technically alive. In a riot or otherwise dangerous situation the same principle applies. And if someone needs CPR they're already dead and we probably aren't going to bring them back. Your dd knows all this, of course; but, sometimes a gentle reminder from the old crusty medics is in order. We're old and crusty for a reason. :grouphug: to you, your dh, and her fiancé. :grouphug: :grouphug: to your dd. she'll get through this. Brehon, I cannot thank you enough! I really, really do appreciate this. I just copied and sent this to her phone. She's on the way to work and will have a few minutes to read it when she arrives. She has just under a year in and while she's absolutely top notch at her job, she also doesn't have any experience with this kind of thing. I am ever so grateful that I have your advice to send her way. She values very much the wisdom of her elders in the profession. Thank you to everyone. I know we will get through and I know that I will eventually learn not to worry, not to lay awake at night. Well, at least I think I will. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: In my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: Praying. Also curious as to where in MI this is - I grew up in the UP and have family downstate. I understand if you don't feel comfortable naming locations, but could you say the region like west UP or eastern thumb, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Brehon, I cannot thank you enough! I really, really do appreciate this. I just copied and sent this to her phone. She's on the way to work and will have a few minutes to read it when she arrives. She has just under a year in and while she's absolutely top notch at her job, she also doesn't have any experience with this kind of thing. I am ever so grateful that I have your advice to send her way. She values very much the wisdom of her elders in the profession. Thank you to everyone. I know we will get through and I know that I will eventually learn not to worry, not to lay awake at night. Well, at least I think I will. Faith You're welcome. :001_smile: All my best to her and her colleagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Praying for your dd and all of her co-workers, as well! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'll also add a few prayers for you, your dh, and your dd's fiance, because sometimes it's hardest to be the ones at home, worried that something terrible could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 A year in is very, very new...she needs listen to her supervisors. I guarantee they know more than she does regarding the situation and potential violence(says the paramedic who does not always do this :) ). Yeah, CPR IS harder wearing a bullet proof vest, but as brehon pointed out, if you are working a full arrest in this situation, it is probably a trauma arrest with less han a one percent chance of survival. The bottom line is scene safety, which is the very very first thing we teach in EMT class. Your priorities are you, your partner, and thrn your patient. You are no good to anyone if you are hurt or killed. Remind her...if something feels wrong about a scene, it probably is, and she needs to leave immediately. That gut instinct is her VERY MOST important skill as a paramedic. After years in rural EMS I have recently returned back to the city streets, right smack in the middle of a gang drug dealer turf war. I am relearning all this myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh, and remind her to never assume anything...I got assaulted the other day by a little old lady with a cane. Seriously. And you or her can always PMme. Sometimes it is easier to vent/talk to a medic outside your own company/area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug: Of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug: Your daughter sounds wonderfully brave and smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Prayers are with your daughter and all of you. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug:Prayers to your daughter, and for your peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm sorry, I missed this thread all day. Honored to join everyone else in praying, Faith. God bless her as she helps others in a troubled place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a friend in this area too, Faith so I'm already worried. Now I'll worry and hope for your family too!! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I will keep her in my prayers. But I live in MI and I have no clue where you are talking about. I must live under a rock in my part of the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh, and remind her to never assume anything...I got assaulted the other day by a little old lady with a cane. Seriously. And you or her can always PMme. Sometimes it is easier to vent/talk to a medic outside your own company/area. Thank you so much! I'll forward your message. And wow, from rural to gang war...talk about jumping into the FIRE! I'll pray for you too! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Wow. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Praying here too! I live in West Mi and I have no clue what you are talking a bout either. Can you PM me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thank you everyone! She's getting off shift two hrs. late because they were hammered with calls. But, the predicted possibility of riots from protesters and increased violence did not happen. I am sooooooooooooooo relieved. She has tonight off, works Thursday night, and then has a three day weekend off work. I just hope that the situation can be satisfactorily resolved. I understand the community's anger, I really do. The Hive is wonderful. :001_wub:You all had my family's back when I needed it. That means more to me than I can express in words. If she comes through Thursday night okay, I have high hopes that the mediators will be able to help resolve things by the time she works again Monday night. I'm pretty certain she is REALLY looking forward to her three day weekend. Dh and I did get some sleep off and on. Her poor fiance is heading to class (he's a college senior) on nothing...he says he did not get a wink. I wish he were close by so I could hug him, poor boy. Again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So Glad to hear there was no rioting and she made it through her shift w/out problems. Will keep her and the community in thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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