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Do You Believe in Miracles? Experience the heart-pounding drama of real-life emergencies. Veteran EMT and physical therapist Andrea Jo Rodgers shares this all-new collection of accounts from her 30-plus years as a volunteer with her town's local first aid and emergency squad. Arrive on the scene with Andrea and encounter Lou, a dedicated war veteran who is granted a new tour of duty from God.A fearful flock of ducklings that slip down a storm drain during a false alarm.Everett, a resilient older man who goes for an unexpected ride on the hood of an intoxicated driver's car.Jenna, a young woman whose dangerous heart condition is both physical and emotional.Frank, a husband whose nasty fall down a flight of stairs earns him instant angel status from his devoted wife, Doris. As you discover these and many more unforgettable stories, you'll be reminded that miracles do happen, whether it be through the heroic efforts of first responders, the Lord's divine intervention, or, often, both.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers
Date de parution	01 septembre 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736980777
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV . Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Cover design by Bryce Williamson
Cover photo Mordolff / gettyimages
Interior design by Greg Longbons
Names and minor details have been changed in the real-life stories shared in this book to protect the privacy of the individuals mentioned.
Help from Heaven
Copyright 2020 by Andrea Jo Rodgers
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97408
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-8076-0 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-8077-7 (eBook)
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to Janine, Liam, Ciara, and Dylan Frawley (Frawley Strong) for their incredible strength, courage, and faith as they begin each day anew.
It is also dedicated in loving memory to my friend Heather Bray, whose unwavering faith and optimism glowed brightly for all who knew her.
Lastly, it is dedicated to my family as well as volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members of the past, present, and future.
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Praise be to the L ORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen .
PSALM 72:18-19
Acknowledgments
A special thanks to my proofreaders: Rick, Thea, and Katy. Thank you to my literary agent, Bob Hostetler, for his wisdom and support. Last but not least, a very special thank you to the staff at Harvest House Publishers and to my editor, Kim Moore, for her professional guidance.
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. The Veteran s Second Chance
2. The Hit-and-Run
3. Swept Away
4. I Want to Stay Home
5. A Different Kind of Angel
6. Quacking Up
7. Turning Thirty
8. On the Fence
9. Crash!
10. Rough Start in Life
11. Getting Back to Work
12. The Standby
13. Two Gentlemen
14. Lost!
15. Struggling to Breathe
16. The Attack
17. The Hero
18. The Stroke
19. Heroin or Heroine
20. No Medics!
21. Getting into Hot Water
22. Where s the Call?
23. The Beat Goes On
24. Falling off the Wagon
25. Flying High
26. Unresponsive but Breathing
27. Small-Town Community
28. The Holiday Miracle
About the Author
911 What Is Your Emergency?
In Life or Death, There s Only One Guarantee-God Will Be There
About the Publisher
Preface
T he word angel comes from the Greek word angelos , which means messenger. Angels are referenced throughout the Old and New Testaments. They worship God and serve Him in many capacities. As ministers of God, they assist His people by providing protection and deliverance from danger. They can facilitate communication between God and His people via encouragement, revelations, and visions. They may act to guide and strengthen us. In certain instances, God may utilize angels to answer our prayers. They care for believers in their final moments on earth as they transition to the afterlife.
First responders have a unique opportunity to assist people in moments of crisis when they walk along a tightrope between heaven and earth. Sometimes, angels carry patients away to their ultimate destination. Other times, first responders may witness miracles in which people are protected and delivered from danger.
I ve been blessed to volunteer as an emergency medical technician for more than 30 years and to work as a physical therapist for more than 25. Help from Heaven relates inspirational calls from my years on the rescue squad with biblical passages about angels. This book will explore the quiet ways our guardian angels may be close by our side in emergency situations.
Volunteer Members of the Pine Cove First Aid and Emergency Squad
Jessie Barnes -optometrist
Kerry Branson -architect
Dillon Chapman -college student studying to become a high school teacher
Mason Chapman -auto mechanic
Colleen Harper -college student studying to become a speech therapist
Archie Harris -retired state employee
Helen McGuire -nurse
Ted O Malley -retired from a career in the national park system
Meg Potter -social worker
Andrea Jo Rodgers (the author)-physical therapist and a 30-year volunteer reflecting on first aid calls from her years on the rescue squad
Jose Sanchez -retired from a career in politics
Buddy Stone -retired pharmaceutical salesman
Greg Turner -electrical engineer
Alec Waters -special officer for the police department and a college student planning to become a veterinarian
Darren Williams -retired from a long career with the armed forces
Members of the Pine Cove Police Department
Officer Jack Endicott
Sergeant Derrick Flint
Dispatcher Jerome Franklin
Officer Jim Jones
Officer Kyle Jamieson
Officer Vinnie McGovern
Officer Brad Sims
Officer Fred Smith
Paramedics
Rose Anderson
Ty Fleming
William Moore
Paula Pritchard
Kennisha Smythe
Arthur Williamson
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The Veteran s Second Chance
L ORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me .
You, L ORD , brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit .
PSALM 30:2-3
T he movie was quite enthralling, but now Lou Woodward was regretting that he and his wife, Carol, had gone. They d had to park far from the theater, which hadn t seemed like a big deal before the movie, but by the time Lou got to the car after it was over, he was beginning to feel a tightening in his chest. I wish I hadn t forgotten my nitroglycerin pills at home .
We really should get a handicapped placard. Between my hips and your bad heart, we certainly qualify, Carol said. Lou had suffered from angina for the past six years, and Carol had struggled with arthritis for about the same amount of time. They both knew she would have to get total hip replacements within the next year or two, but she was trying to put them off for as long as possible.
No way are we getting handicapped plates. You know how I feel about that. That would mean we re getting old. Just the same, I think you d better drive home, honey. I feel a bit out of breath. Lou plopped onto the passenger seat of their sedan, clicked his seat belt, and closed his eyes. Just focus on taking nice, easy breaths. The chest pain will ease up, and I ll be home and able to take a nitro pill in 20 minutes .
Okay, but you are so stubborn about those handicapped tags. We are getting old, and you wouldn t be nearly so short of breath if you didn t have to walk so far. Carol put the car into gear and pointed it toward their home in Pine Cove, a beautiful seaside resort town on the East Coast.
Maybe you re right. I ll think about it.
Are you feeling okay, Lou? The fact that you re even considering those plates is scaring me, considering how dead set against them you are. Carol shot a concerned look at her husband, noting his pale, sweaty skin.
I m okay. Please just get me home. Lou briefly leaned his head against the passenger window before shifting it back to the headrest again. This feels worse than my usual angina pains .
Carol picked up the pace as Lou requested, edging her foot down on the accelerator. They both lapsed into a worried silence.
Lou was relieved when Carol pulled onto their driveway and nosed the car into the attached garage. He pushed open his car door and tried to swing his legs out, but they simply wouldn t cooperate. He suddenly found himself too weak to budge. I think I d better rest for a minute. Could you please run in and get my nitro?
Carol rushed inside (as fast as a person with two arthritic hips could rush) and hurried back with Lou s small, dark-brown nitro container. She fished out a pill for him and watched as he placed it under his tongue. I hope it helps. I m really getting nervous. I don t think I can get you inside by myself. I m not as strong as I used to be.
A few minutes passed, but Lou s chest still felt tight. It s getting harder and harder for me to get air into my lungs . I think I ll try to stand up again. He used his arms to help swing his legs out of the car. Once his feet were on the ground, he pushed with all his might to stand up. However, he rose only a few inches before sinking down onto his seat again.
I don t like this one bit. I m going inside and calling the police department. They ll send us help.
Lou grunted in agreement and closed his eyes.
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DISPATCHER : Request for first aid at 417 Hanover Road in the garage for a 77-year-old man with chest pains and difficulty breathing.
I initially joined the first aid squad back when I was in high school, more than 30 years ago. At the time I spent summers working as an office clerk at the beach. One hot summer day, Alec Waters, a special officer (aka beach cop) who volunteered with the Pine Cove First Aid and Emergency Squad, convinced me to join. I continued to answer calls during my college years (when I spent summers working as a special officer) and postgraduate years (while I studied to become a physical therapist). I feel blessed that I ve been able to continue serving my community to this day, answering more than