One of the things that I am dealing with through my career change transition is establishing a routine. In the old job much of my routine was imposed by someone else. Now my routine is essentially whatever I want it to be. I miss a lot of my old routine, and a lot of it I don’t miss. The camaraderie / fellowship with co-workers is something I miss. It’s nice to know that there are some things in life you can count on and as I establish my new routines, Friday mornings at Station 1 is going to be regularly on the schedule.
It is a day when EPFD staff cook a breakfast where even old retired police chiefs are welcome. Rituals, routines, fellowship and relationships are important parts of living a spiritually fit life. Thanks EPFD for providing me with this spiritual fitness exercise opportunity!
Firefighters Lee and Kim cooking the feast.
Chief Esbensen supervising (but know that I did catch him doing dishes after the meal)
The retired cop’s contribution ( yeah I know I’m perpetuating the stereotype, but I really do like donuts!)

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association
Minnesota National Guard "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon"
Minnesota Emergency Services Chaplain Association
Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America