Thank you for the kind words. There are no shortages of good dads on Hubski and I'm not sure any of them have seen active duty. -not trying to dissuade nowaypablo, but just sayin. As far as gaining perspective that will ground you and put things in proper perspective, there are any number of ways to do this that aren't military. Go volunteer for hospice. Done.
A) ButterflyEffect is right, you are definitely a role model for a great dad, take it from me for reasons I may have to write a book about at some point. B) You're right, but there is the foolish element of desire that makes my eyes widen at Fort Bragg but gag a little at the ER. It's what I'm going to defend somehow as I go about responding to the flurry of comments now. B2) I'm doing EMT training this summer anyway! :)