Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues

Jo Rodgers Andrea

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Do You Believe in Miracles? For more than three decades, Andrea Jo Rodgers has served her small-town community as a volunteer EMT. Over the years, the incredible events she's witnessed have taught her that behind the scenes of every dark and dire situation waits a God capable of doing the impossible to help, protect, and save those He loves.In Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues, Andrea shares tales of amazing and supernatural occurrences she's seen from the frontline. From breathtaking water recoveries, to heroic battles against housefires, to astonishing interventions against medical crises, Andrea's accounts of emergency rescues will have you reading at the edge of your seat while reassuring you of God's awe-inspiring power over every circumstance.Whether you're searching for affirmation that miracles still happen, or you simply love reading exciting and inspiring true stories, Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues will leave you uplifted, encouraged, and on the lookout for God's divine handiwork in your own day-to-day life.

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• Philosophie et théologie

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• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736985291
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues
Copyright 2022 by Andrea Jo Rodgers
Published by Harvest House Publishers
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Dedication
This book is dedicated in loving memory of my dear friend Elizabeth Betty Heilos-a compassionate and highly skilled nurse who helped so many with her medical knowledge combined with the power of prayer.

Also, a special thank you to the Joan Dancy PALS (People with ALS) Foundation for helping patients and families battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig s disease). You can learn more about this wonderful charitable organization at www.joandancyandpals.org .
Acknowledgments
A special thank you to my proofreaders: Rick, Thea, and Katy. Thank you to my literary agent from The Steve Laube Agency, Bob Hostetler, for his support. Also, a giant thank-you to editors Kim Moore, Amber Holcomb, and Kathleen Kerr at Harvest House Publishers for their professional guidance.
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Volunteer Members of the Pine Cove First Aid and Emergency Squad
Members of the Pine Cove Police Department / Paramedics
1. Into the Darkness
2. Rising Waters
3. Fire and Ice
4. Surrounded by Love
5. Rock Bottom
6. Anything for Ice Cream
7. Clamp It
8. The Tuck In
9. Saying Goodbye
10. Wading Through a Winter Wonderland
11. Dance Till You Drop
12. Puddle Jumping
13. By the Cross
14. Going to the Dogs
15. The Unexpected
16. The Journey
17. Preserving Memories
18. Keeping the Faith
19. The Nosebleed
20. Survival
21. Eyes Wide Open
22. Too Much Turkey?
23. Beating the Odds
24. Orchestrating a Miracle
About the Author
More First Responder Stories from Harvest House Publishers
Help from Heaven excerpt: Quacking Up
About the Publisher
Volunteer Members of the Pine Cove First Aid and Emergency Squad
Jessie Barnes -optometrist
Colin Branigan -actor with the local theater group
Kerry Branson -architect
Mason Chapman -auto mechanic
Jillian DeMarco -library volunteer
Joshua DeMartin -community-college student
Cody Downs -veterinary technician
Genevieve Fitzsimmons -florist
Colleen Harper -speech-language pathologist
Archie Harris -retired state employee
Scott Jurgenson -high school junior interested in the medical field
Sadie Martinez -dental hygienist
Helen McGuire -nurse
Chris Nicholson -computer analyst; also, a volunteer firefighter
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-plus-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 -retired electrical engineer
Alec Waters -seasonal 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 Ethan Bonilla
Officer Jack Endicott
Sergeant Derrick Flint
Dispatcher Jerome Franklin
Officer Kyle Jamieson
Officer Vinnie McGovern
Officer Evan Pearce
Officer Brad Sims
Officer Don Woods

Paramedics
Rose Anderson
Frederick Dixon
Ty Fleming
William Moore
Brenda Nielsen
Paula Pritchard
Kennisha Smythe
Arthur Williamson
1
Into the Darkness

You, L ORD , are my lamp; the L ORD turns my darkness into light .
2 SAMUEL 22:29
T he rain, which began as a light drizzle yesterday, fell hard and steady. Intermittent breezes transitioned to strong, sustained winds. A powerful nor easter bellowed its arrival at the shore town of Pine Cove.

DISPATCHER: Request for the fire department and first aid squad at 118 Bergen Street for a general fire alarm.
Here we go again, Jessie Barnes said as our first aid pagers blared an alert. When Jessie wasn t working as an optometrist, he spent time volunteering as an emergency medical technician (EMT) with the Pine Cove First Aid Squad. Today, that meant standing by at the squad building and making sure emergency services were available to town residents during the storm.
The relentless winds had led to a steady stream of fire alarms all afternoon. We d taken turns answering the calls. Now, several squad members went downstairs to the bay area in case an ambulance was needed at 118 Bergen Street. The rest of us set up air mattresses in the front room of our first aid building.
Pine Cove is a small town, so normally we respond to first aid calls from our homes. When our pagers go off, we drop whatever we re doing to answer the call. Today, with the hurricane-force winds and the looming threat of tidal flooding, we decided to stay at the squad building. We knew it would be much too dangerous to attempt driving to headquarters during the height of the storm. I felt guilty leaving my family but realized we d need as many hands as possible on deck.
Jose Sanchez breezed into the squad s meeting room. After retiring from a long government career, Jose began volunteering as an EMT because he wanted to serve the community. They didn t need us on the Bergen Street fire alarm. I ve also got some good news. So far, there s no flooding anywhere in town, not even along Ocean Boulevard.
Pine Cove is surrounded by water on three sides. There s the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Jensen s Pond at the southern end of town, and Pebble Lake at the northern border. A few times over the years, the southern end of town near Jensen s Pond has flooded with several feet of water. Mostly, it has caused damage to people s basements. Expensive to repair, but nothing life-threatening.
I can t believe just four days ago, weather forecasters were still uncertain about the path of the storm, I said. Some weather models had predicted it could directly strike the shore, while others indicated it would turn out to sea. Now, it appeared a direct hit was imminent.
Jessie glanced at his wristwatch. Well, time will tell. High tide is at eight o clock. Two hours to go.
Just then, the lights flickered. A few seconds later, our generator began humming. I glanced out the front windows and noticed the entire street had been plunged into darkness.
Greg Turner s cell phone buzzed. He checked the screen, then told us, I just heard the entire town is without power. Greg had recently retired from his job as an electrical engineer. Analytical yet compassionate, he contributed much to our squad.

DISPATCHER: Request for first aid at 302 Cherry Blossom Lane for a fall victim with a leg injury.
Jessie clipped his portable radio onto his waistband. Greg, Andrea, and I will handle this. The rest of you can hold down the fort here.
I shoved my cell phone into my pocket and pulled on my raincoat as we rushed downstairs to our first run ambulance. Our squad owns three rigs. Each month, we alternate which will be the first to respond to calls. That way, they get even use.
I climbed into the back and gathered some of our equipment, including a clipboard, gloves, and a flashlight.
We re responding to Cherry Blossom, Jessie told dispatch as he drove the ambulance out of the building. In the darkness I heard, rather than saw, the rain pounding on the roof of the rig. The fierce winds rocked the ambulance. Instinctively, I tightened my seat belt.
I initially joined the first aid squad more than 30 years ago when I was entering my senior year of high school. One day, while I was working in the beach office selling badges, Special Officer Alec Waters told me he was a volunteer with the Pine Cove First Aid and Emergency Squad. He said he oversaw the cadets (members under the age of 18) and asked me to join. At first, I said no. I was busy with school, track, and my summer job. But for every reason I gave not to join, he countered with one that I should. Eventually, he convinced me. Since then, I ve answered more than 9,000 first aid and fire calls.
When we arrived in response to the call that dark night, Jessie maneuvered our ambulance behind a police car. Th