In-Flight Emergency
“Are there any doctors or nurses on board the aircraft?” In the middle of a flight across the Atlantic, these were not the words I wanted to hear coming from the flight deck. From my seat in the cabin it was obvious some type of medical emergency was taking place; however, the seriousness of the […]
All I Could Think About Were the Worst-Case What-Ifs
You never realize how much you value security and safety… Until it’s forcefully taken. Until you walk out into your living room and feel that something isn’t quite right. The door that was closed last night is now open. The door that’s usually open is now closed. Until you realize that someone’s been in your […]
My Husband and I Aren’t the Only Ones Who Faced This, Right?
Permit me to give a few disclaimers: I share this story with my husband’s blessing. I share this information not because I necessarily want to. I assure you, this is not fun. I share our story because my husband and I know we aren’t the only ones who have endured this tragedy. We want to […]
This week’s prompt: Crisis
Crisis is, by definition, something that blindsides you with it’s difficulty. It sets you reeling with all the questions, “WHAT? …Why? …How? …What now?” What do you do when crisis hits on the field? What happens if you are plane rides away from your go-to “help me” people? How do you survive crisis then? If you’ve ever experienced […]