August 12, 2025 ā¢ 36 mins
Valerie Ward and David Patteson share stories about calling for help when the world gets dangerous.
š¤Live Story: Treading Water by Valerie Ward
In her younger days, Valerie got stuck under a dock while swimming in a lake. It brought about mixed feelings about calling for help and how much people might or might not care about her.
keywords: lake, swimming, dock, childhood
šļøRadio Story: Rescuer by David Patteson
As a kid, David is in danger of drowning till he's rescued by his big brother Mike, who goes on to fill in as surrogate mother to his brothers and sisters once their real mother abandons them.
keywords: swimming, drowning, childhood, family
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