Our Journey

Hi! I am so glad you’re here, get comfy because I want to make sure I cover the main idea here. You most likely ran into this page because you are looking for someone or something that is similar to your situation. Whether it is missing your firefighter or struggling to cope with what your life has turned into as a firefighter’s wife. Well I’m here for it ALL. Let me start first by saying, I am no expert, these are my personal experiences. Life right now is more hectic than I ever thought it could be. We have two boys and 3 dogs, with one more baby on the way. Who in their right mind thought this was a good idea? Well, I did and so did my husband. We recently moved two hours away from our home town, family and friends. I decided I needed to be a stay at home mom which I absolutely love. (Some days) there are good and bad days. Some days are the absolute worst for me, toddler crying dogs misbehaving. You name it. It’s happened. ER runs with me and my two boys. Vet runs with just me and my boys. I feel like a single parent most of the time. But then I stop, I get that nightly phone call from my firefighter and the world stops for a moment. I go on to tell him whether my day was good or bad. I complain most of the time, then he goes on to tell me how he struggled to keep it together today, not being able to save the man who had the heart attack or the child not wearing his seat belt. And again, the world is still frozen. He never judges me for complaining or tries to make his day more significant than mine. He understands. Just the few words he says “don’t worry I’ll be home soon” or “your the best mom ever, thank you for all you do”
My support system didn’t stop when we moved, I often get calls from my mom, sisters and mother in law. Everyone wants videos, pictures and calls. Moving away was never an issue for us, we found that we rely on each other more than ever. Moving has made us branch out, I’ve gotten involved in my sons school and actually picked up a little part time job subbing there. I’ve made so many fire wife friends, these relationships have turned into more of a sisterhood. These women get it! They are going through the SAME thing I am. Some of my favorite times have been getting together with the fire wives and just talking, venting and telling our kids to be nice to each other.
This life has not been easy, I often look at the families with the 8-5 jobs. Sometimes I am envious, but at the end of the day the fire life has become my life also. I am married into the fire life, I know I have an army behind my family. I am forever grateful for what this life has given us. If I could give you any advice on this first post of mine, it would be to reach out! Add that fire wife on Facebook that you’ve only met one time! Invite them to your kids birthday parties. Believe me it will be the start of a friendship you will have for a lifetime.

STAY TUNED MORE TO COME!
Love always, the Fire wive’s life.