South Texas Shooters (Photography That Is!)

BAMC/SAMMC

As the day nears for an operation which is a must do or die, my mind races about thinking of things to do and things not to do. Crazy for the mind to race about as it is, but it is. The only other time I recall that this has happened is when I in the Army and was preparing to deploy to an unknown place with many unknowns!

I guess it makes sense that this is happening again for I am going to a place that I know for a procedure that is unknown to me. The place is the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) or by its new name San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC). A place that provides the best medical care in the nation, a place as a Medic I always wanted to be a part of because of all the good this place has done for countless people over the years. A place that is known around the world for patient care in many medical arenas!

The procedure has been explained and researched to/by me, but it is still a big unknown. To say that my concern is unfounded would be a lie, but I am not scared stiff, just concerned that I won’t be able to do the things that bring the most smiles to me in the simplest of ways. I will miss holding a camera in my hand for a bit, not being able to capture moments and share them with the people that I care for bugs me. I will be back with that camera in hand and capturing those moments for you and me!

I ask that you my family and friends be patient with me while I drone on and on, but I am missing some fun times ahead, sometimes spent with a group of folks that make me smile because of the hustle and heart they display each and every time they step out onto the Field Where Dreams Become Reality!

This I promise, I will do my very best to be back out there and be witness to all that LIFE has to offer.

I ask that you my family and friends extend prayers, good vibes my way and to the medical team that will be by my side and fixing the body so I can come back and share images of life with you all.

I will do my best to keep you all in the know and if I should need something (real food) and most importantly a big smile! Till the next time we meet I ask that you enjoy and go forth and make a mark in your world and someone else’s! Pass along a smile and always do your best, you deserve it and the folks that care and love you deserve it too!!

Pete

Be back with that camera in hand!

Well the day has come, I have seen the vascular surgeon and the word is in I must undergo surgery to fix a abdominal aneurism that was detected a week ago.

Let me try and explain what has occurred in the past two weeks. During a recheck of a problem that was detected three years ago and is not an immediate problem another aneurism was found on my abdomen and this one is a immediate concern to the doctor. I was referred to the vascular surgeons and a sonogram, MRI and CAT Scan were performed and the size of the aneurism is very large and life threatening if not treat soon. So after conferring with the staff my doctor has decided on a course of action. All doctors agree that I should undergo surgery, which is scheduled for April 20th. After meeting with the doctor and considering all the information provided I will undergo the operation on that date.

There is much to get done as far as getting the support team together (my own). I am thankful and blessed that I have already got a couple of close friends step forward and are ready to support me during this stage of life.

For all of you I ask that you send prayers and good vibes this way. I will keep you posted on how things are going and will fight to be back in best form for you my closest and dearest friends and for my family back in New York.

I will not tell you I am not concerned, for I am but with good support I’m gonna make it! I’m ready, your ready so let’s make this happen with hopes of the best results possible. Love you all my family and closest friends and supporters!!

Pete   

Me and the Fur Crew, always by my side!

This weekend was a tough one for Texas State Softball, swept in a series with the fourth ranked team in the nation ULL.

I got to watch the doubleheader on Saturday via ESPN and followed todays game via Live Stats, but I found myself wishing I was there to support and capture moments on the field for these amazing folks. I remembered that supporting someone can and should be done at any time and from anywhere so that in my heart I was there in mind, soul and heart!!

While watching Saturday’s games I again found myself in awe of the heart and hustle displayed on the field, never quitting, never giving up, they kept fighting, always digging in! I guess through it all I’m in it for the these folks yesterday, today and all tomorrow’s to come!

From everyone on this team, past present yet to come, you have one guy on your side, cause you’ve worked hard to get where you are and that kind of heart and hustle deserves the best support that can come your way.

To all the athletes, coach’s, SID’s, trainers and parents thank you for all the hard work, effort, hours, sweat, blood, tears and smiles! Thank you for making a “Field a place where Dreams Become Reality”! Most of all Thank You for always making me feel at home, for being around you all make me forget the numeric age and relive the age of youth!!!

It was a tough weekend for you all, my hope is that lessons where learned and lessons learned will lead to new strategies on taking on whoever comes on the field to face you! Never loose the smile that lives in your heart for that smile makes the darkest days be filled with light!! You all are my Champions!!!

Texas State Softball

Smiles, never let them fade!

Focus

Steady

Relax and take it one game at a time!

There to find them moments on The Field!