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Posted in prayer

Every minute counts

Posted on by William Douthwaite
Photo by Gowtham AGM on Unsplash

We both looked up. Me and the big dog at the end of a morning walk. I heard the approaching helicopter before I saw it. It was loud, but not Blackhawk loud. It was fast, but not Blackhawk fast.

It was the medical helicopter moving quickly in a straight line right above us. Coming from the north, it must have been headed for the ER just a few miles south. I know it’s serious when someone gets an airlift to the hospital.

It’s a sobering moment. Someone’s life is on the line. Someone is working hard to save that life. Someone studied hard to be able to fly the helicopter, start the IV, stop the bleeding, and fully care for that woman, man, or child. Every minute before — and every minute now — counts.

I always send up a little “prayer “Lord ,have mercy” for both patients, pilots, and EMTs.

Posted in Life

Look at all those helicopters!

Posted on by William Douthwaite

Helicopters fill the skies. At least lately. With my grandson, a dog, and on a bike ride today, we’ve seen more helicopters lately. I hear them when they are far off. Sometimes they hover overhead. Other times they zip by in the air.

Sometimes it’s the medical helicopter going to a crash site or a trauma hospital. When I see or hear it, I always say a quick “Lord, have mercy” prayer. The folks who fly and staff those flights, as well as those they rescue, need our prayers.

Other times, it’s the local sheriff. Those helicopters fly slower, and circle around, usually looking for someone. I would not want to be one the run with someone up in the skies watching me.

Once in a while, some attack helicopters from the National Guard pass overhead. They move so fast that you’ll miss them if you aren’t paying attention. I am grateful for those who keep watch over our communities and nation.

I remember other helicopters that brought hundreds of gallons of water to put out fires near our community. It was a long time ago, but it was a scary time. I remember it well.

One day, I want to fly in a helicopter. I’ll probably be frightened out of my mind. But it will be really cool.