Editorial by Trudy Evans

In this month’s magazine, we have a bit of a continuation from last month’s issue that highlighted our First Responders. The first is a story about a Cushingite who is working at the Chandler Fire Department. He also works for LifeNet Emergency Medical Services which is the ambulance service in Stillwater. So be sure to read the article written by one of our newest writers, Michael Lee.

And then we wanted to share our own personal First Responder story about a couple of EMTs from Fayetteville, AR. On April 23, 2022, Kayla and I, along with my BFF Jami, and Kayla’s BFF Tessa, were lucky enough to have Garth Books tickets! On that day we four girls were dropped off at the stadium by Jami’s cousin, who lives in the area. We had to wind our way through about 70,000 fans, all the way to the opposite end of the stadium to get to our gate. We were just almost there when Kayla had a mishap with some uneven pavement. She fell and landed on the cement curb. Luckily a Deputy Sheriff was right there and witnessed her fall. A nice lady, who I’m sure was a nurse, was there as quickly as she fell, examined her ankle and agreed with the medics that the Sheriff radio for an ambulance. When the EMTs arrived, they recommended the ER. So off she and I went in the ambulance while our two BFFs continued on to the concert without us. The ER was about five miles from our location, but the trip took 45 minutes of the ambulance weaving through the thousands of fans in the area prior to arrival at the hospital. So, in that 45-minute trip we got acquainted with the EMTs, Seth and Chris. They were both super caring, nice guys. Seth was in the back with Kayla, and I know they had a good time because Kayla was laughing a lot! Chris and I talked about many things. Kayla and I both talked to them about our magazine and when Seth was leaving the ER, he came back to ask about the name of it again…we are now social media friends. The care they gave and the patience exhibited (well, Seth was about to lose his for all the pedestrian and vehicle traffic), they both were able to make a very painful, challenging situation, enjoyable.

I wish Seth the best on the last of his paramedic training. He will make a great one! I’m pleased to report that Kayla’s ankle was not broken... and yes, we did make it back to the concert venue before Garth started, so that was good!

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