2019: Dear Minneapolis Precinct 5 First Responders, When your husband goes bump in the night

2019
Written By Laura Max Rose

Dear 5th Precinct,

I get it is all in the course of a shift to step into someone else’s crises, but there is nothing “routine” about waking up to the sound of your husband hitting the floor in the middle of the night.

Within minutes there are at least of five of you in my bedroom with gear and gurneys.  Grateful he appears to be mostly ok.  Ken is moved to an ambulance for transport with me following behind in my pajamas irrationally calling our house sitter through my tears to ask him to come stay with the dog.  

In no time you hand us off to the hospital ER and you are on your way without any opportunity to know your name, say thank you, give you a grateful hug… nothing.

I know this just “is what it is”, but I marvel at your calm and dedication to our safety.

So grateful,

Ann Simonds

 

aka Annie Hoagland

 
Laura Max Rose

Laura Max Rose is the proud mom of her two beautiful daughters, Selma Baines (3.5) and Violet Mae (<1!) A writer among other things, she started “Look Ma’ No Hands” shortly after Violet was born upon realizing her hands might not be free to type blog posts for a while, but that she still had a whole lot to say. The episodes of “Look Ma, No Hands” are her candid dispatches from the frontlines of motherhood. She interviews experts in fields pertaining to motherhood, mothers themselves and all-around heartwarming and thought-provoking folk whom she hopes will make everyone’s journey easier, fuller and more joyful.

Laura lives in Houston, Texas with her Beshert (that’s Hebrew for “soulmate”), their two girls and beloved Dog, Hampton. Laura’s Husband, Ben Rose, is currently running for Harris County Attorney. You can learn more about him and support his campaign here.

https://www.lauramaxrose.com
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