So, I am sure most people heard about the two helicopters that collided in Flagstaff, AZ on Sunday. Six people died. The only survivor is a friend of mine from the hospital here in SLC, and he is in extremely critical condition. I can only count it as a blessing and absolute miracle that he is alive today. He is the third friend of mine to be involved in a medical helicopter crash. This has become an unfortunate epidemic. The first one was killed and then the last two have survived with life changing injuries. (I pray James will somehow get better)
Flying in a helicopter has always been in the back of my mind as the ultimate job that you can have as a nurse. It was my dream when I was a kid. I have had many opportunities to apply for jobs where I would be a flight nurse, and I have always passed them by....due to fear. Now, I can only sit back and know that it is probably not the right job for me.
I can honestly say that these medical professionals are heros. They risk their lives everyday to save the lives of others. It can be the ultimate job, but also can unfortunately become the ultimate sacrifice. To sacrifice your life in the service of others is truly heroic.
I pray for James and his family and know that it is in Gods hands, for he is the ultimate healer.
1 comment:
Kim,
I too have had the opportunity to apply for jobs as a flight nurse, but have always been too scared to actually follow through with it (or maybe that was God's way of letting me know my life needed to go in a different direction).
I am sorry to hear about Jame's passing, but know ultimately it was in God's hand. He has made the ultimate sacrifice and I consider him and the other crew members true heroes.
Jolene
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