Cassie’s eyes, the same blue as the icy water below, sparkled with excitement. It was her first solo mission in her beloved Cessna 172! The weather was perfect, with no strong winds or ominous clouds. Alone in her little four-seater, she would return with precious cargo.
Five hundred miles north, Amka cradled her sleeping newborn. They had named her Uki, Survivor. Premature, she needed special care for her under-developed lungs. Cassie was their only hope.
The village listened for the plane’s engine. Reports from the radio shack encouraged them.
All for the life of one tiny baby.
______________________________________
I have to apologize. I just didn’t get to read everyone’s stories last week. Usually I read every single one, but for some reason I’m having trouble focusing on my usual routine. I don’t think I can blame it on jet lag any more 🙂 Maybe I’m just homesick for my kids and grandkids, and I really do love it in England. Anyway, I promise to try to do better this week.
Just Writing! 
Dear Linda,
All for the life of one precious little soul…neshama, we say in Hebrew. Lovely story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you! I think “neshama” is a beautiful word 🙂
LikeLiked by 3 people
Me too
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope Cassie makes it
LikeLiked by 1 person
Count on it:)
LikeLike
Beautiful story. Makes me think of my Inuit friend whose baby was born one month after mine with a heart defect and was medevaced to Montreal from Pangnirtung. We became friends in the Children’s hospital… 23 years ago.
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s a wonderful story, Dale. A beautiful friendship.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks. It is amazing how quickly you can connect with someone living the same thing as you.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Take your time Linda, family does this to us. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, you’re right. Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And totally worth all that effort. Nice one Linda.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Life and death and the excitement of a worthwhile career came across. Lovely
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Michael 🙂
LikeLike
Lovely story, I am optimistic for a positive outcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, indeed 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I would say the trip was well worth it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, yes! Absolutely 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
An absolutely beautiful story here! The kind of reason that just might get my scaredy pants into a plane… only to save a life. Great story! Really enjoyed reading it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a lovely compliment. Thank you !
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well deserved for sure! 🙂 ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Brilliantly told, you should have looked me up in England, its small and we all know each other! Where were you, if you say Worcester I’ll be cross!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I would love to have looked up several of you who claim England as home 🙂 It was so beautiful! We headquartered in Islip, a little village near Oxford. We made several trips to various sites, and I really don’t know if there were any near Worcester. I wasn’t in charge, thank goodness! So please don’t be cross:) We visited Blenheim, Warwick, Avebury, spent a couple of days in Oxford, and more I love your country. For me, a teacher of English and history, a lover of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and more, i t was like going to my dream world.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad you had a great time, i guess you had our wonderful weather, Oxford is a beautiful place and the cotswolds on your doorstep too, I work sometimes in the Cotswolds, Worcester isn’t a million miles away, birthplace of Elgar and next to that Malvern where Tolkien honed his writing. Theres so much to see!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, there is SO much! Maybe I’ll go back someday to see the Tolkien Library, among many other things I’d love to see.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And i’m not cross!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh good 🙂
LikeLike
A sweet and tender tale.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Jade 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
YW Linda 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a beautiful story…and wow..those eyes!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awww, such a heart-warming story of hope and humanity.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A brief tale of hope and courage. And commitment. Nice one – hope you settle down soon.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too, Sandra. I need to get my groove back 🙂
LikeLike
i’m glad help is on the way. way to go. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
A beautiful story, Linda. One soul is definitely worth everything.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes it is. Thanks 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Now if this short story doesn’t get your heart pumping — nothing will. You wrote a very nice story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Mike. So glad you liked it 🙂
LikeLike
Great job Cassie, all effort to save a new born. All power to her.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Abhijit. There’s just something so precious about a newborn, isn’t there ?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Simply beautiful. Each and every life is precious.
My tale – ‘Plane sailing!’
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes indeed, Keith. All four of my babies were dearly loved before they first breathed air . Precious.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Those mercy flights are real lifelines. It’s hard to live in the wilderness. A heartwarming story, Linda. 🙂 — Suzanne
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Suzanne. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lucky Cassie, to have such a worthwhile job that also lets her follow her passion! Many people will have cause to bless her ability to fly a plane. Lovely writing, Linda.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Penny. You’re very kind.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This warmed the cockles of my heart. A lovely tale. Thank you.
LikeLike
What a sweet story. I trust it had a happy ending?
LikeLiked by 1 person
For sure 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Help is on the way 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very beautiful & lovely write.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
An important life though! Okay, this was nice and made me think a lot! Good Job!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Nan.
LikeLike
What a beautiful story of new beginnings! Vivid, powerful writing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Linda.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Seems you and I were thinking along the same lines when we saw this picture. I hope this is the first of many such life-saving trips!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes! I think it would be so amazing to have that job 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are much more courageous than I, I think!
LikeLiked by 1 person