The "preparedness" Jeri brought up (sorry Jeri, touching story) makes me think of my friend Wayne, an EMT/Paramedic for 25 years before going to PA school. Both families were in my van coming back from the zoo one night and as I waited in the left turn lane to get on the outerbelt, a woman in a minivan zoomed past us in the other lane not seeing the red light evidently. She rammed into a pickup coming off the exit in a horrendous smashup. I am sitting in the driver's seat as dumbfounded as everyone else when I realized that Wayne was already halfway to the wreck. The minivan's airbag had deployed but the woman was "out" and the van was rolling across the road. Wayne managed to throw the thing into park and was immediately inside and stabilizing her neck, etc. I had finally managed to move myself, but it was amazing to watch what this guy did without apparent thought.

What makes this kinda' funny is that in everyday life, Wayne is about as laid back as you get and can never make a decision without thinking for a long time. I mean we've sat in his driveway discussing (for about 5 minutes) which way is best to turn to go to the friggin' airport! He's a great guy.....don't misunderstand. It is though, completely amazing, the difference between the professional Wayne and the personal Wayne.

Spaw