Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Recovering_Democrat; LonePalm; Argh; xsmommy; hobbes1; christine11; RikaStrom; Slip18; ...
Isn't it nice to have a happy ending for a change?
34 posted on 07/28/2002 5:43:05 AM PDT by TxBec
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies ]


To: TxBec
Big Bad John
Through the dust and the smoke of this man-made hell
Walked a giant of a man that the miners knew well
Grabbed a saggin' timber, gave out with a groan
And like a giant oak tree he just stood there alone-Big John
(Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John)

And with all of his strength he gave a mighty shove
Then a miner yelled out "There's a light up above!"
And twenty men scrambled from a would-be grave
Now there's only one left down there to save-Big John

35 posted on 07/28/2002 5:51:13 AM PDT by philman_36
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
Yes! Miracles take some time, sometime.
39 posted on 07/28/2002 6:05:22 AM PDT by wita
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec; hole_n_one; Semper911; Petronski
This is the best news we've had in a very long time.

I was so privileged to be on the live thread last night, following along in real-time. We don't own a TV set, so hole_n_one's pics and Petronski's up-to-the-minute news flashes were joyfully received here in VT. Praise the Lord.

Semper911 said this on that thread, "God moves mountains, but you better bring a shovel." That says it all, doesn't it? God was in this, from beginning to end, and our prayers were most certainly heard for our brothers; but it took the refusal of those nine men to despair, and the refusal of the rescuers above ground to quit to make it happen. Many heroes here: the mine owner, the Governor, the men in the mine and the men above-ground, the families, CNN, FReepers...a long list of grand Americans.

40 posted on 07/28/2002 6:13:35 AM PDT by .30Carbine
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
Yes indeed. I'm greatly relieved that the rescue operation was carried out with such careful planning and forethought. The caisson-type pressurization was undoubtedly a major factor in those men's survival.

Whoever thought of pumping in HEATED air was a genius. You don't usually think of being wet in the summer as a hypothermia risk, but the water the miners had to stand in was at about 50 degrees F. Water at 50 degrees draws off body heat many times faster than the same temperature air.

Thank God for a happy ending. Miracles are welcome anytime.

42 posted on 07/28/2002 6:24:13 AM PDT by petuniasevan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
It sure is. Thanks for the ping. What an amazing outcome and what amazing men.
45 posted on 07/28/2002 6:32:26 AM PDT by riley1992
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
Isn't it nice to have a happy ending for a change?

This is truly a miracle. I am happy for all of them and their families. I just caught a glimse of it on TV this morning at my mothers house. She turned 91 today and I was taking some things to her for a party we are having later. I guess turning 91 is pretty much of a miracle in itself.

Thanks for the ping!!

47 posted on 07/28/2002 7:10:13 AM PDT by Brownie74
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
This is just terrific news. We're due for a few happy endings.
50 posted on 07/28/2002 7:24:51 AM PDT by RikaStrom
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
Miner Miracles!!!!!
57 posted on 07/28/2002 8:07:16 AM PDT by OldFriend
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
Yeah, I saw that on FOX News Channel last night just before
I laid my head down. Tis good, thanks!


68 posted on 07/28/2002 9:20:38 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
I've been lifting these fellows up in prayer the past few days. Got up at 5a.m. this morning and turned on the news and wahoooooo! Praise God!
75 posted on 07/28/2002 9:36:47 AM PDT by homeschool mama
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

To: TxBec
Praise the Lord!
84 posted on 07/28/2002 2:18:05 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson