Karl,
I had to ask my doc when i can return to work and workout. As work goes Light duty ( dest jocky ) and back in the gym in December. I think you will be back to getting toned out before you know it. We are a breed that has no quit. so i have faith that you will be back to Firefighting. i will say prayers for you and everyone else on this group, and leave you with this little prayer!
When I’m called to duty god
wherever flames may rage
give me strength to save a life
whatever be its age
Help me to embrace a little child
before it is too late
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my neighbor and
protect his property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife