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Date: | Thu, 1 Jun 2000 08:09:41 EDT |
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Children are a delight Vicki, and we were always glad for their visits. I
loved every aspect of firefighting, but working with children brought the
best rewards.
In a message dated 05/31/2000 2:45:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> I second Laura's opinion. I could listen to the stories for days. My
> son Jacob who is 5 loves going to the fire station to visit. We have
> one right around the corner from us. I started bringing him when he was
> about 2. By 3 1/2 he knew what was in every door and what everything
> was used for. The guys at the station are great and if we see them at
> the grocery story Jacob makes me follow them until he can go up and say
> HI. They always give him a "badge". When we go visit, he insists we
> bring Rice Krispy Treats as he says that's what they like best. Every
> holiday we bring them a special treat as in easter baskets, christmas
> cookies. We get a great tour when we bring food, LOL They also now
> know we have a 13 yo daughter that has CP and is total care and where
> she sleeps. They made notes when they were showing Jacob how they would
> find our house if need be. The guys were great when they visited his
> pre school and remembered his name which of course made him feel very
> special. Thanks Betty for sharing. I admire people like you.
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