CHP Academy Days 59 & 60/187

Hello everyone,

I had planned on writing last night, but after I got home from dinner with Brian, I decided that first I needed to do my Bible study.  You know, the one I needed to have done for today's growth group.  So I sat down to get started on the study, and then I started falling asleep...

Seeing Brian was nice, he was doing great.  He said he got to practice handcuffing while speaking Spanish.  He also said he figured out a way not to handcuff my ear, so when he practices this weekend on me my ears will be safe.  For those who need to be told...get your mind out of the gutter...you dirty birdie. You know who you are. ;)  Brian said that tomorrow he is scheduled for Enforcement Tactics (ET) pick up day, and he doesn't know what to expect.  Usually "pick up day" means a lot of yelling and stress, but he was also warned not to fall asleep.  I guess he will figure it out tomorrow.

Today was a normal busy Thursday.  Since I didn't finish my study last night I had to do it this morning before group.  So I sat at Starbucks this morning working on it, while Auntie A entertained M.  Apparently, M is a big fat cheater at Tic-Tac-Toe. :)  Group was great!  Learning so much already.  Interesting tidbit, Martin Luther was not a big fan of James, even referred to him as "Jimmy".  Okay, maybe it is just interesting to me.  Don't judge.  :)  The PHC was pretty quiet.  So quiet that the other ladies left a little early, and then, of course the phone started ringing off the hook.  :)  That was my day.

As for Brian, let us start of with the good news.  He had a good day. :)  He got to do a mini scenario!  He got to go out for a domestic violence call. Man, I would love to be a fly on the wall.  Well, maybe not a fly, flies are nasty and they get swatted. A ladybug or butterfly would be okay.  They are cute and no one swats them.  Anyways, I would love to see some of the stuff Brian talks about.  He said he did a good job!  There is also some excitement happening next week, but I don't want to spoil it. :)  Now, for the bad news... they lost two cadets today to the skidpan.  They are the first two to fail out.  Brian said it was pretty emotional.  Both, however, plan on returning to the academy next year.  Prayers for Brian's room mate, he is doing his final try on the skid pan tomorrow.  While you are at it, go ahead and pray that Brian doesn't fail out on anything. :) Seriously...

Wow! This is a really long post!  I think it is time for me to stop rambling. :)

Blessings,
~Cara