A Close Call with Death Bob Howard

Our interview is with the lone survivor Stein Rosvquist, a flight Nurse Medic whose helicopter went down one night in a dense fog over Salt Lake City's western border near Salt Lake City International Airport. Stein suffered a severed lower back and other life threatening injuries and yet survived. The pilot and other medic on board did not make it. This story is of that fateful night and how Stein has found life through his close call with death. Thank you Stein for your story and brave grit filled ambition to take life on and live a full life despite such loss. You are one of the many brave heroes that help all of us in so many ways!


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Kennedy Littledike, is a miracle! Kennedy was involved in a horrific car wreck that launched her 30 feet into the air and onto a power line in Idaho, breaking her femur and hanging for over an hour waiting for rescue. Two of her friends were also ejected out of the car breaking their necks and backs but lived and are fully recovered. Kennedy tells us about the incident and how now, having her leg amputated, has changed her life. For good :) It's amazing how people can find strength and a new perspective even in the midst of adversity. She is an inspiration and a miracle! Thank you Kennedy for being on the show!

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This episode is with guest Ben Gunn who 20 years ago experienced a tragic plane crash into the frigid waters of the ocean in Alaska on his way with his family to Anchorage for go fishing. Ben and his five family members went down into 42 degree ocean waters losing four of his family that day and only he and his brother in law survived. Tune into this heart felt testimonial of an experience that left Ben with great grief but at the same time, great lessons in survival, love, and appreciation for the gift of life he has as a take away from this tragic event. Thank you Ben for your story. This episode is a rather long one and a story you will want to hear the whole story in its entirety.


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This episode we re-launch episode #31 with David Osmond who wrote the new music for our podcast series A Close Call With Death, with the song "Last Day" from the Reflected Album. David's lyrics in this song truly reflect the meaning of the podcast series with looking at our survival stories with the eye of living life like it just may be the last day of our lives. Thank you David for your beautiful song and dedication of it to this series. With the launch of the new music, it seemed perfect to have it launch on your episode.


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John Knab, "Life is Moving At A 2x Pace: not sure how to slow it down!" John comes to the show with a close call with death due to a change in physical condition impacted by long corporate travel internationally reaching a status of Diamond Medallion 2.7 million miles in the air and with that plus work stress and weight gain, John experienced many negative health risks such as obesity, high blood pressure, blood clots, spots of cancer, etc. sending him to die in the hospital from a terrible blot clot in his head was told by doctors that he had hours / minutes until he passed away. But, he didn't die. John was tremendously blessed by the faithful and his own faith to overcome his death sentence and turns his life over to doing as much as he could to get in shape, manage is stress, and get on a Peloton to become one of the worlds highest ranking rider in the world on Strava. His life changed as he set his mind to becoming an athlete again like when he was younger. Now, in his 70's John is living his best life with his wonderful wife Robyn being like a kid again and loving his new life. John has now rode over a million miles on his bike and looking forward to inspiring all those who dream of a better life and want an amazing second half of life. Thank you John for being on the show! You are such a great mentor and inspiration!!!


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Moka Best. Super cool name to go with someone who has been the best in many athletic events. Moka accomplished many goals in sports and actually reached a level of professionalism in the world of triathlon and became an Olympic hopeful for the United States. But, a deadly disease fell upon Moka called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) where the blood doesn't circulate properly and connective tissues fail. Leaving muscles, tendons, and organs all at risk of failing to work or return to a natural shape and function, bringing on overall system failure. Moka has suffered major surgeries that repostured organs and systems, kidney autotransplant, Gallbladder removal, etc etc. Now, fighting for normal, days are filled with pain. Moka smiles through it all most of the time finding life is worth fighting for and her family is worth staying alive for. Listen in on Moka's story of survival and goals for her life.

Thank you, Moka, for your positive attitude and sharing your story with us all. You are a warrior with a smile! One tough woman!

For more info on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome:

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549814/#:~:text=Ehlers%20Danlos%20syndrome%20(EDS)%20is,and%20fragility%20of%20blood%20vessels


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