Health Partner

Brian Cratty is my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely’s life partner. Brian and Jennifer really are perfect for each other. They are both athletic and “health nuts” which is not a bad thing. They have similar interests, and they work very hard to eat right and exercise regularly. It’s always nice to have a health partner, because each encourages the other. Brian has been Jennifer’s greatest supporter since they met, while both were working at Wyoming Medical Center. Of course, they are retired now and enjoying their retirement years with a gusto. Being retired hasn’t slowed them down one bit. They are still as active as ever.

One of Brian’s favorite places to be is at their cabin on Casper Mountain. They got the cabin when a friend sold it to them. Since then, they have done many improvements, taking the cabin from its primitive self to a little more modern model. Now their whole family loves to go and spend time at the cabin on Casper Mountain. Brian especially loves the bike and hiking trails that wind around the area around their cabin. An avid bicyclist, Brian could spend hours touring around the area. I think he loves the wind in his face and being surrounded by nature.

Brian loves being grandpa to Jennifer’s four grandchildren, who love staying the night with them, and just hanging out at their house. Brian is Opa to the kids, and Jennifer is Oma. They are German names for grandpa and grandma. Brian is a quiet guy, or at least he was when he first became a part of our family. I can see how that could happen, since we are quite a large group when we all get together. Nevertheless, when we needed his strength, Brian was there for all of us, and we will never forget that. Brian may be quiet, but he is also a strong man.

Brian is also a licensed pilot, having worked as a Life Flight pilot for Wyoming Medical Center. He has always loved flying and will likely retain his license for as long as he can. Still, as far as I know, he doesn’t fly as much these days. Having access to planes and helicopters away from the medical center setting might be difficult. Still, he is well able and hopefully gets to fly once in a while. Today is Brian’s birthday. Happy birthday Brian!! Have a great day!! We love you!!