Angels and Heroes 3-in-1

D. Lesslie Robert

Description

Three of Dr. Robert Lesslie's popular books of inspiring true stories are now gathered into one ebook set for the first time ever!In Angels and Heroes, Angels in the ER, and Angels on Call, Dr. Lesslie shares moving accounts of remarkable people and incidents from his 25 years as an ER doctor. During this rich history he has witnessed many amazing moments of people exhibiting the grace and strength of angels in the face of danger every day. In this uplifting set of books, readers will be inspired by the human connections and divine moments in: breathtaking stories from the front lines of the policefirefighters' extraordinary adventurespoignant tales from the men and women of EMSER patients who choose life despite difficult circumstancespeople who embrace hope—for themselves and others These fascinating true stories will encourage readers to appreciate those who serve others—and to watch for those moments when they too can turn emergencies into opportunities and trials into demonstrations of God's grace.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers
• Date de parution: 30 mai 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736973663
• Langue: English

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Angels and Heroes 3-in-1
978-0-7369-7366-3 (eBook)
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CONTENTS
ANGELS AND HEROES
Copyright © 2011 Robert D. Lesslie, MD
978-0-7369-3775-7 (pbk.)
978-0-7369-4131-0 (eBook)
ANGELS IN THE ER
Copyright © 2008 Robert D. Lesslie, MD
978-0-7369-2315-6 (pbk.)
978-0-7369-3120-5 (eBook)
ANGELS ON CALL
Copyright © 2010 Robert D. Lesslie, MD
978-0-7369-2740-6 (pbk.)
978-0-7369-3811-2 (eBook)

Readers respond to Dr. Lesslie s previous books, Angels in the ER and Angels on Call

Thank you for the two amazingly awesome books you have written. As a Christian pursuing a career in medicine, I find them really inspiring. I had tears in my eyes many times, especially in Angels on Call . I love, love, love these books!
Alina
The book was an inspiration during a difficult time in our lives Your humility and humanity jumped out at me. I truly believe God works through us and that there are angels among us.
Chuck
I am a busy working mother but managed to read the entire book in less than three days. The way you described the people and the situations was brilliant You see things in a very special way and have made me see thank you.
Jamie
I loved every bit of it. It touched me greatly and I have told my friends about it It also gave me a much better understanding on what goes on in an ER. I sincerely believe it should be read in high schools, colleges, etc.
Mosheh
I recently visited the USA from Finland My husband and I have enjoyed these little stories Great book and wish you would write more.
Inka
The most inspiring and relatable book I have read throughout my college career in nursing school I often feel that my small contributions of extra time with patients or a simple smile have no impact on anyone s life. I was inspired by your book and appreciated the Bible verses throughout.
Katie
Just read your book Angels in the ER and loved it. Couldn t put it down. Very well written. Excited to see another one is on the way! God bless you.
Bill
Having spent ten years as a coordinator for our emergency department, I was very intrigued to read your stories You have a very eloquent way of relating things that most people will never experience, but probably should Your kindness, care, and compassion shine through.
Alicia
Your stories touched me deeply I am a retired RN 7 years in infant ICU. We got the worst of the worst. It was a hard job, but so worth it On a brighter note, your book made me feel that I still might have a purpose I keep praying for God s will to be done in my life.
Jackie
The Bible verses, along with the stories, had me searching my heart for peace and grace (something I haven t felt in some time). Thank you for your dedicated care to all of the people whose lives you have touched, and thank you for reminding me that God really is with us all of the time.
Terri
ANGELS
and
HEROES
Robert D. Lesslie, M.D.

HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS EUGENE, OREGON
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, 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.
Verses marked RSV are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952, 1971 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Cover by Left Coast Design, Portland, Oregon
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Back-cover author photo Penny Young
All the incidents described in this book are true. Where individuals may be identifiable, they have granted the author and the publisher the right to use their names, stories, and/or facts of their lives in all manners, including composite or altered representations. In all other cases, names, circumstances, descriptions, and details have been changed to render individuals unidentifiable.
ANGELS AND HEROES Copyright 2011 by Robert D. Lesslie, M.D. Published by Harvest House Publishers Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Lesslie, Robert D., 1951-
Angels and heroes : true stories from the front line / Robert D. Lesslie.
p. cm.
Summary: Angels and Heroes Dr. Robert Lesslie 978-0-7369-3775-7 Dr. Lesslie shares amazing experiences of the courageous men and women who exhibit the grace and strength of angels in the face of danger every day. Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-0-7369-3775-7 (pbk.) ISBN 978-0-7369-4131-0 (eBook) 1. Hospitals-Emergency services-Popular works. 2. Emergency medical personnel-Popular works. I. Title. RA975.5.E5L469 2008 616.02 5092-dc22
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Acknowledgments
With special thanks
To Les Stobbe, my agent (and Rita, his wife), who believed in my work and found it a home.
To Paul Gossard, my editor, who has refined my manuscripts, tried (sometimes with success) to teach me proper grammar and style, and taught me that the delete button is my friend.
To my wife, Barbara, who has always been a faithful encourager, and my worst and best critic.
To the dedicated people at Harvest House Publishers, who have always been professional, caring, and helpful, and who allowed the people in these pages to tell their stories.
And especially to those who shared their stories with me-Jerry Waldrop, Mike Blackmon, T.R. Jones, and Cathy Crash Adams.
Contents

Acknowledgments
Fire Station No. 1
Layout of the ER
Angels on the Front Line
1: Salt Lick Road
2: A Line in the Sand
3: If the Shoe Fits
4: An Answered Prayer
5: To Have and to Hold
6: Seizure Alley
7: The Eye of the Storm
8: It Wasn t Me
9: Righteous Anger
10: All Units Respond
11: The Shirt off My Back
12: You Just Never Know
13: Last Man Out
14: Bound Together
15: Just When You Think You ve Seen It All
16: Deliverance
17: His Hands and Feet
18: A Dark and Stormy Night
19: Going Home
Also by Robert Lesslie, M. D.
More Inspiring Reading from Harvest House
Fire Station No. 1
Layout of the ER

O reader! Had you in your mind Such stories as silent thought can bring, O gentle reader! You would find A tale in every thing . W ILLIAM W ORDSWORTH (1770-1850)
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Angels on the Front Line
W ould you lay down your life to save another? Maybe your child, or your spouse. But what about a total stranger?
It takes a special man or woman to be willing to put him or herself in harm s way in order to save another person. Most of us can t understand that kind of thinking, that kind of deliberate self-sacrifice.
The true stories in these pages are from people who have done just that. They are the firemen, policemen, and paramedics who stand between each of us and certain disaster. And they do it every day.
As I talked with these professionals, I was humbled by their willingness to share their most profound and sometimes troubling experiences. And I was inspired by their unshakable faith, which they demonstrate in their words and through their actions.
It is my hope that in these pages you will also find inspiration, and a new appreciation for the heroes among us.
1
Salt Lick Road
This is my Father s world. O let me ne er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet .
T HIS I S M Y F ATHER S W ORLD M ALTBIE D. B ABCOCK (1858-1901)
Friday, 2:15 p.m . Sharon and Mike Brothers were putting the final touches on EMS Unit 5. The Hickory Grove Christmas parade was scheduled to start in less than two hours, and they had waxed and polished the ambulance until it sparkled. They were to be the lead vehicle, and if the parade was anything like last year s, they would be followed by a vintage Plymouth, two fire trucks, and a tractor pulling Santa on a hay wagon. It wasn t going to be a very long parade, and they wanted to be sure their ambulance made the right impression.
Mike was standing behind the vehicle, trying to attach a large wreath to the back doors. So far, he wasn t having much success.
Sharon opened the front door and slid into the driver s seat. As she was hanging some brightly colored balls from the rearview mirror, the dash radio crackled to life.
Good grief! she exclaimed, dropping and breaking one of the ornaments.
Then she heard one of her friends from dispatch say, We ve got an accidental shooting on the west side of the county. No other report yet, but it doesn t sound too bad.
There was silence as Sharon began picking up the broken decoration. She was off duty, and she waited for someone to respond to the call.
Sharon, are you there? the dispatcher asked.
Doggone it, Sharon muttered to herself.
She picked up the radio receiver and answered. This is Sharon. I m not workin , and I m out at the house with Mike. We re getting ready for