Almost 2 years ago

Larry got a VERY important phone call today. One that will undoubtedly change our lives. It has been almost 2 years since Larry went to the COA academy. The engineer academy, if you will. Today he got called for a job. Not like in the past, where there was rumor that he was going to get a job, but he got the call for an ACTUAL job. As of Monday May 18th at 8am he will be officially working in Battalion 3. It's kind of hard to believe. I mean, when most people go to COA, they go because a job is waiting for them upon their return. We have been waiting patiently (most of the time) and we know that God had control of the situation . . . but it was still frustrating to see other people go to academy's after him and get placed into jobs. We are in a state of disbelief right now, the good kind. But excited all the same! I mean Larry will finally be able to use the training he received almost 2 years ago! There will be some additional financial compensation (a pay raise) and for the first time in 5 years he will be with in a 25 minute drive from our home! The downfalls are there also. This is a job on a schedule B engine, so he will probably be gone a great deal over the next several months, because they go anywhere the fires are. His schedule will change. For the last 5 years he's been a Mon, Tues, Wed shift, which meant he was off Thurs-Sun. But we know that God is in control and we look forward to what he has in store for us next!

pinning on his badge




ringing the bell


his class






Larry in his "outfit" striking a pose


My parents and Larry at his graduation