A Heavy Heart
Today, I'm here with a heart weighed down by sadness...
S. is a flight nurse with Reach Helicopter, a medical response helicopter service in Redding. Although I do not know her personally, many people in our community are familiar with her, and she is a member of our (BSF) group. Last night, S. and two other crew members - one pilot and a paramedic- had just completed a patient drop-off at Davis Medical Center when their helicopter tragically went down on Highway 50 near Sacramento.
From what we know, she was trapped under the helicopter, prompting a group of approximately 15 civilians to assist in lifting the aircraft off her until EMT came to rescue her. Both she and her fellow crew members are currently in critical condition. Fortunately, no casualties occurred on the ground, as the pilot skillfully maneuvered to avoid pedestrians and vehicles on the highway. The crew was on their way home to Redding. I cling to the belief that the brave actions of the rescuers could determine the difference between life and death for her and all the glory will belong to God!
Our entire community is in shock, as many people knew them. Redding's number one industry is the Medical profession. S. was a longtime member of BSF and had a deep love for the Lord. That’s how I learned about it from my teaching leader. Just shocked.
Tragedy always reminds us of the temporary nature of this world and the hope we have in eternity. S. loves the Lord and has served Him for many years. I have no doubt our Heavenly Father has her in His loving arms.
I heard this on the news last night and am filled with so much sadness.
ReplyDeletePraying for the families and clinging to the promise of eternity with our Heavenly Father.
Sue
I found out about it this morning.
DeleteSo sorry to hear this, It's such a shock when such tragedies occur. It's a test of faith.
ReplyDeleteYes it can be.
DeleteI'm focusing on the positives: the miraculous way the pilot avoided the cars on the highway and the people who helped lift the helicopter. There are some good signs.
Oh wow, what a horrific tragedy, yet we still cling to the hope that the injured ones will be able to survive this and live to give glory to God for His miraculous intervention and rescue. However, if indeed God chooses to call one or more of them home to heaven, our prayer is that they each individually already know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and are ready to be with Him in eternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with these brave folks and their families as they continue to fight for their lives. And we thank the Lord for those other brave souls who came to their rescue in such a marvelous way. Praying with you for these dear folks now. Please keep us updated as you are able.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers, Pamela.
DeletePraying for S and the rest of the crew right now. Such a tragic accident. Reminds me of my grandsons accident in 22. The truck he was riding in wrecked and the truck landed on top of Trey. God was there...people lifted the truck and although it was a very long recovery, he did survive and is doing well. Please keep us updated on this.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that really does sound like a tragic situation with your grandson’s accident. I’m so relieved to hear he’s doing well; that truly is a blessing. I find so much hope in that, Shug. Thank you for sharing that.
DeleteOh NO! I will be praying for them. Hopefully they will survive. Let us know. Do they know yet why it happened?
ReplyDeleteToo early to tell. They survived the crash and praying they survive their injuries.
DeleteSuch a sad situation. We had a medical helicopter crash years ago with all of the crew and patient perishing. They now placed a memorial inside the hospital to honor those who lost their lives. So sad. I hope those in critical condition live. Will send prayers. Janice
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad, Janice. These people give so much of themselves to others. Heroes.
DeletePraying for S, the others on the helicopter, and all in Redding who knows them. May God's healing power surround them at this time!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers Martha
DeleteThat is tragic. Did they die or survive?
ReplyDeleteThey survived the crash and are now in critical condition.
DeleteWhat a terrible shock! May the Lord bless S and her helicopter companions with all the grace and mercy they need for His will to be done, here on earth, as it is in Heaven.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteAdding another comment a day after my first one (above).... the story of this crash was on national news last night. I had already read and commented on your post. There is the comfort that no matter how this turns out, your nurse friend knows and loves the Lord.
DeleteAnd from what I’m learning she is being prayed for around the world as well. All GLORY goes to God.
DeleteThis was on the national news today and I just saw the video of it.
ReplyDeleteReally? I'll have to look for it.
DeleteI heard this on the news today and also that some brave people helped get them out. Praying for S and the others tonight!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look it up.
DeleteWell, there is a lot to be thankful for - the pilot who did not hit any cars, so no ground casualties, and the people who helped lift the helicopter off S.
That already shows two huge miracles. It could have involved many other innocent people on the highway.
Only a few minutes ago we were watching (NBC National News) footage of this tragedy. Lifting prayers!
ReplyDeleteI’m surprised it hit the national news. More people to pray!
DeleteOh that is so sad.
ReplyDeleteYes it is and she’s so well thought of here.
DeleteI didn't hear this news - but I will pray anyway - so many good young people who are doing the right and good thing - it is hard to understand - but we must trust and obey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for praying! The more prayers, the better!
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear this, Debby. I just whispered a prayer for all three of them. I like what your ASAP stands for. Have never heard of that, but it's good. : )
ReplyDeleteSending thoughts to you tonight of comfort and love, Debby. It really hits home when you know someone from your hometown who has been injured.
~Sheri
Thanks Sheri.
DeleteWhat a terrible accident. I will light a candle for her and the rest of the crew.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks Jackie for that. 🕯️
DeleteI was shocked by the news of the crash on Monday. This weekend I was away at a Christian Women's Retreat un near Placerville area. Saturday Night an elderly lady had a bad fall landing on her hip and shoulder. The paramedics were called and it was determinded that she needed to be air lifted to a Sacramento hospital so we actually watched the helicopter land in the medow, load up the lady and carry her down to the waiting helicopter and then watched it take off heading to the hospital. We found out the next morning that she suffered a broken shoulder and thumb and thank goodness no broken hip. I don't know where the helicopter originated from and since it was around midnight when all this happened I don't know even what color the copter was as all we could see was the lights.
ReplyDeleteIn the rural areas the community really relies on these medical helicopters to get them into the hospital. When my folks lived in Shingletown they paid a yearly fee for the service, to get them to a hospital in Redding. It wasn’t much at all and still isn’t. It’s a wonderful service that brings medical attention much closer.
DeleteOh no, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending up prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI don't often hear news from CA anymore. This is a very sad event. I am praying for S and the other med evac people. (I much prefer helicopter to plane because the pilot can maneuver better)
ReplyDeleteI am a BSF member and will share this with my group.
Thanks for that! I’m learning more about her and she’s an incredible servant for Jesus!
DeleteSending prayers for all.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy
DeleteHello Friend, I am praying.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Carla
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Prayers for all of them, for healing and for their families and friends . this is so very sad, and heartbreaking. we saw a little about it on the news when it happend.
ReplyDeleteYeah it’s all over now. More people are praying!
DeleteMy heart aches for S. and her crew. Wishing them strength, healing, and comfort during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteThat's so sad. Prayers for complete recovery for all of them. Years ago a U of M survival flight plane crashed into Lake Michigan while on their way back from securing a heart for a patient. All 6 on board were killed. I worked in Pathology at the time and knew a couple of them from our work with Gift of Life. It really rocked the whole university.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeannette that’s so sad. In these rural mountain areas, these medical helicopter transport services are so important. They are all three in critical condition but S is in unstable critical condition due to a brain bleed. At this time she is really is having a hard time. 😢
DeleteI saw that on the news. It is so sad. I am praying for everyone.
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