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Authors: Ronie Kendig, Kimberley Woodhouse
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shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
There were days, not so long ago, that Karon thought for sure she was headed to the Lord’s house sooner than later. As she focused on heaven and her Savior, she realized some very important things. If the Lord granted her any extra time on this planet, she would live it. Not wonder about all the what-ifs. Not worry about what people thought.
And here she stood. On the face of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Even if she didn’t summit—she’d be okay. Proud of what she had accomplished. Pleased that she’d tried.
In the next step, her toe kicked something large and the momentum caused her to tumble over the obstruction in the path. When she righted herself, she tugged on the rope toward Clint to warn him.
But as Clint approached, Karon knelt in the storm to see what she’d tripped over.
Lionel! Covered in snow and unconscious.
Clint unpacked one of the sleds while Karon tried to rouse Lionel. But it was no use. The man was out cold. She went to help Clint sort supplies, so they could hopefully make it to High Camp and help for Lionel. With this storm, she felt the urgency as surely as Clint did. The visibility had diminished as the day went on, and they’d now have to pull Lionel on a sled.
Clint yelled over the wind into her ear. “It can’t be much farther to High Camp. Maybe an hour at most. I say we keep going in hopes we can make it to the doctor.”
Karon nodded. “Have you tried the radio?” Her voice screeched.
“I just started warming up the batteries. But so far, nothing. That’s why I think we should keep going. I haven’t seen any other climbers in a while.”
For the first time since they’d started, Karon was nervous. And indecisive. “Are we doing the right thing? Didn’t you read the mountaineering guide? It said it took, what … twice as long to answer questions or make decisions at high altitudes. What if we go the wrong way?” Her breaths quickened as her voice raised in pitch. “What if the storm knocks us off the trail and no one can find us?”
Clint grabbed both her arms. “We don’t have a lot of time, Karon. Let’s move.”
Zack pushed against David’s arms. “What?”
The other ranger let go. “We received a transmission that their guide collapsed. That’s all we know. We haven’t had any other communication.”
“Where were they? Did you get coordinates?”
John headed toward Zack. “Son, you need to calm down.” The lead ranger could keep a level head anywhere. “We’ll get ready for a rescue once the weather cooperates. But right now, you know as well as I do that there’s no way to fly into that.”
Zack didn’t want to admit anything. The other rangers in the room watched, the seriousness of the moment etched into each of their faces. These people were his family. They understood. Better than anyone.
“I’d like to be the one to fly in.” He straightened his shoulders.
John paused and looked down. “When I clear the flight, you and Kyle will go in. But I want Kyle flying this one.”
Zack clenched his fists.
“We all know, Zack. The Granger woman is special to you. I don’t want you pulling any of your crazy stunts to get in there, putting our people and equipment in jeopardy.”
The anger burned. He needed to risk it all to save Karon. He had to. She had to live.
John strode closer to Zack and waved everyone else out of the room. “Don’t get angry at me
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
There were days, not so long ago, that Karon thought for sure she was headed to the Lord’s house sooner than later. As she focused on heaven and her Savior, she realized some very important things. If the Lord granted her any extra time on this planet, she would live it. Not wonder about all the what-ifs. Not worry about what people thought.
And here she stood. On the face of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Even if she didn’t summit—she’d be okay. Proud of what she had accomplished. Pleased that she’d tried.
In the next step, her toe kicked something large and the momentum caused her to tumble over the obstruction in the path. When she righted herself, she tugged on the rope toward Clint to warn him.
But as Clint approached, Karon knelt in the storm to see what she’d tripped over.
Lionel! Covered in snow and unconscious.
Clint unpacked one of the sleds while Karon tried to rouse Lionel. But it was no use. The man was out cold. She went to help Clint sort supplies, so they could hopefully make it to High Camp and help for Lionel. With this storm, she felt the urgency as surely as Clint did. The visibility had diminished as the day went on, and they’d now have to pull Lionel on a sled.
Clint yelled over the wind into her ear. “It can’t be much farther to High Camp. Maybe an hour at most. I say we keep going in hopes we can make it to the doctor.”
Karon nodded. “Have you tried the radio?” Her voice screeched.
“I just started warming up the batteries. But so far, nothing. That’s why I think we should keep going. I haven’t seen any other climbers in a while.”
For the first time since they’d started, Karon was nervous. And indecisive. “Are we doing the right thing? Didn’t you read the mountaineering guide? It said it took, what … twice as long to answer questions or make decisions at high altitudes. What if we go the wrong way?” Her breaths quickened as her voice raised in pitch. “What if the storm knocks us off the trail and no one can find us?”
Clint grabbed both her arms. “We don’t have a lot of time, Karon. Let’s move.”
Zack pushed against David’s arms. “What?”
The other ranger let go. “We received a transmission that their guide collapsed. That’s all we know. We haven’t had any other communication.”
“Where were they? Did you get coordinates?”
John headed toward Zack. “Son, you need to calm down.” The lead ranger could keep a level head anywhere. “We’ll get ready for a rescue once the weather cooperates. But right now, you know as well as I do that there’s no way to fly into that.”
Zack didn’t want to admit anything. The other rangers in the room watched, the seriousness of the moment etched into each of their faces. These people were his family. They understood. Better than anyone.
“I’d like to be the one to fly in.” He straightened his shoulders.
John paused and looked down. “When I clear the flight, you and Kyle will go in. But I want Kyle flying this one.”
Zack clenched his fists.
“We all know, Zack. The Granger woman is special to you. I don’t want you pulling any of your crazy stunts to get in there, putting our people and equipment in jeopardy.”
The anger burned. He needed to risk it all to save Karon. He had to. She had to live.
John strode closer to Zack and waved everyone else out of the room. “Don’t get angry at me
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