Pink Warm and Dry

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1. 
   On April 21, 2009 Kim says:

   …and that is why you are also my hero.

   Kim

2. 
   On April 21, 2009 Epijunky says:

   Aww, I adore you Kim.

   Can’t wait until this weekend!!!

3. 
   On April 21, 2009 the Happy Medic says:

   You forgot:
   …added one more great post

4. 
   On April 21, 2009 Epijunky says:

   Gawd, thank you, Happy Medic! I needed it.

5. 
   On April 22, 2009 Trauma Junkie says:

   You’re a hero. I’m glad you are able to put things into perspective.

6. 
   On April 22, 2009 VTEMT says:

   What made you fear for your life ? (and three times no less !!)

7. 
   On April 22, 2009 Epijunky says:

   I’m no hero, TJ… You know that!

8. 
   On April 22, 2009 Epijunky says:

   VTEMT,
   My partner’s driving mostly

   Epi

9. 
   On April 22, 2009 Trauma Junkie says:

   Maybe you don’t see it that way. However, it is eminent through your caring nature and you’re ability to this sort of thing day in and day out that you truly are amazing.

10. 
    On April 22, 2009 RevMedic says:

    Awesome post. Holding hands is so much more commonplace, impacting, even perhaps more important than saving lives.
    While I get a rush on the rare occasion I can actually say that I saved a life, my satisfaction is much greater when I can can say that I calmed somebody, eased their pain, even put a smile back on their face, just by holding their hand, giving them a bear (I’ve given more out to geriatrics than to pediatrics, BTW) or just listening.
    Keep it up!

11. 
    On April 22, 2009 Old NFO says:

    Thanks for being there Epi… You DO make a difference!

12. 
    On April 22, 2009 JS says:

    And that is why we keep going back to work.. even after the tough calls, We do it to make a difference in some ones life! JS

13. On April 24, 2009 The Handover Meets “Emergency”: The Best of EMS // Emergiblog says:

    [...] takes a looks at her latest shift in Today, by the Numbers at Pink, Warm and Dry. It’s a list, and it’s beautiful. For when you need to remember [...]

14. 
    On April 24, 2009 david mcmaon says:

    The new look is so VERY classy.

    You and those who share your vocation are amazing people.

15. 
    On April 24, 2009 david mcmahon says:

    Um, did I just leave out the H in my own surname?

    DUH

16. 
    On April 24, 2009 Walt Trachim says:

    Thank you for this one, Epi. I agree with JS on this one – you remind the rest of us (or just me, at least) why we do the job in the first place.

17. 
    On April 24, 2009 Lindsey says:

    Great post! Most of the time my paperwork isn’t even started because I’d rather sit beside my patient and talk and laugh with them. I do ask them the pertinent questions about their current condition, but it fits into the conversation. I hate looking like the paperwork is more important and I hate sitting behind them in the captain’s seat.

18. 
    On April 25, 2009 Crystal Jigsaw says:

    That was a really nice read. Probably something you’ve heard a million times but I really couldn’t do your job, I’m too squeemish for a start! You obviously have a lot of patience.

    Great interview at Davids, btw.

    CJ xx

19. 
    On April 25, 2009 Akelamalu says:

    I’m sorry when I hit the publish button my comment just didn’t read right!

    It should have said:

    I popped over from David’s after reading your Sunday Roast Interview.

    You say you ’saved zero lives’ but then go on with
    … Calmed some fears.
    … Distracted five family members.
    … Visited one former patient.
    … Made a difference in someone’s life. I know that for a fact.

    In my book those are just as important! You’re doing a fantastic job that I know I just couldn’t do.

    Nice to meet you.

20. 
    On April 25, 2009 Medix311 says:

    The reward of being an EMT and making a difference… priceless.

21. 
    On April 26, 2009 Maggie May says:

    Came over from David’s blog and as I had seen you name scattered on many blogs I visit, thought I’d pop over.
    Lovely blog and a great job that you do too.
    Everyone must be so grateful for what you do and holding a hand in comfort is a wonderful act of kindness.