We received long-awaited good news in our family last week: Josh, my youngest son, was hired by the City of Paterson as a Firefighter/EMT.  Josh worked hard and long to attain this position.  I am thrilled and extremely proud of him.

But when I share this good news, not everyone’s equally delighted.  Many of my friends get a concerned look and ask, “Does that scare you?  Do you mind that he chose such a dangerous profession?”      Well, to be honest, at one time I was scared…… Continue reading →