In the Lemieux house

What a week. A lot when on over the past few days. With a lot of prayer and talking to friends, I have made the decision to pursue a career in law enforcement. Of course this means I will will have to wait until this darn knee heals up. I spoke with some cop buddies and they all agreed that I would be a very good cop. I also spoke to some of my teacher buddies and they stated similar thoughts. I really enjoy police work and I also enjoy teaching but I think it is time to try the next phase in my life. Alicia has been very supportive and "almost" looks forward to the change in career.

My goal now is to continue teaching until I am able to test either in Klamath or the Bend area. I am hoping to get Klamath because I love the department here. I know many good cops and would like to be apart of a wonderful group of people. I would also like the move to the Bend area because my wife and I both agree that it is a gorgeous area that is not to far from family.

Of course it is going to take a lot of work to make this happen. I need to get strengthen my knee and leg before I can even attempt the change. I will also need to really begin to market myself. I know that it will all work out because with a lot of prayer, God has made my heart so excited about the change. It will be hard on the family for about 4 months because of the acadamy. There is also the fact that I will no longer have my summers "off." I put this in quotes because as of right now I do not have my summers off while working at Wiard Park. I will also have to spend a couple of years working holidays because officers with more senority will ask ofr those off. But I believe within time, I will be able to get to have my holidays off too!

Afterwards, there will be FTOs but regular shifts and then probation periods. Then the goal of becoming a full time cop will be complete. I will be working very closely with my doctor and physical therapist in order to accomplish my dream.

I will miss my Mills family. They are great people and talented teachers. I will miss 2 people in that building the most, Jeremy and Sandy. Of course, we will be in touch but it won't be the same as seening them daily. Life sure throws some changes, doesn't it! With God leading my life, there is no way any of this is the wrong decision.