Wyoming's 40th Annual Trauma Conference

This year, for the second time, I had the distinct pleasure to represent the Powell Valley Healthcare at Wyoming's Annual Trauma Conference. Together, five of us from PVHC represented the hospital and health care center of Powell. During this time, we went to different classes gaining more experience to bring to our place of work -- and to practice the skills we learned. I took my EMT re-certification test and proud to say that I am an EMT for another two years! After trauma conference, I took some time to reflect on my job and to write down why we do it... Below is a poem called, "An EMT's Mirror."
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As I stare into the mirror this very morn, I begin to see what I am and where my soul will go.
Gazing into my own eyes, I stare at the past and gain perspective, The sight I see hits my heart like an arrow hits it’s target.
I wake up at dawns early light every day and begin the day anew, A prayer to God I simply do.


Gazing deeper into the mirror, deeper into my heart, I see images pass by – one by one. 
A hurting soul of a Child who has lost her sibling in an asthma attack, Or that mom and dad losing their daughter in a wreck. 
Those families and public officers who bravely lost their Lives that day doing their job and helping others. 
My sight crawls in deeper seeing no one but myself, Kneeling to my knees, hugging that little boy scared To death his momma won’t come back.

Assuring him Momma is okay, I look to God to comfort his soul. 
Seeing, deeper now, into the mirror, I can see the Thank-you cards received for helping someone’s parents. 
The flowers of spring fill the room. All for thanks of My crew and I for helping those who need it most. 


As my focus returns to my image in the mirror, I see the True beauty of what we do. 
I am here to help and assist. I am here to comfort and give quality care. I am here to help ease the soul. 
I am here because I’ve been chosen by God to help. 
I am an EMT by God’s wonderful grace.