Posts by Shawn Ritchey
A Song for America and US
A song by Graham Kendrick. https://youtube.com/shorts/HJ5IvILcgjI I am singing this song to consider this: Anyone who is a follower of Jesus and a Democrat and believes God is more on your side, I think we are misguided. Anyone who is a followers of Jesus and a Republican and believes God is more on your side,…
Read MoreWhat Does Quality CPR and Qualty Wound Care Have in Common?
Q: What Do Quality CPR and Quality Wound Care Have in Common? This 1 minute video will help with some reminders and a hint to the question posed. I invite your opinions and suggestions to the question. I will be offering my answer in a later post. Please like and share this post. Thank…
Read MoreFor Unto Us a Child is Born…
There is value to Life, all life! For Unto Us a Child is Born… May you have a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah holiday season in 2025.
Read More“I Want You Back.” Another definition of CPR
“I Want You Back!” Why do I think that is another definition of CPR? There is value to all life, and the very act of performing chest compressions on someone is to compress their heart between their breastbone and spine. To do that you cause blood to mechanically circulate. And circulating blood is life. Please…
Read MoreHow Do You Think About Stillness?
How do you think about stillness? Is it “doing nothing?” Or could it be a gateway to a deeper relationship by learning to cease from activities that are distracting or counter productive? Stillness allows us to reset. Stillness invites us to listen. Stillness enables us to receive the love God has for us. Stillness may…
Read MoreWhat Does CPR Stand For? Part 1
Medically CPR stands for, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. My perspective as both an EMT for over three decades as well as a follower of Jesus Christ for nearly five decades is this: Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Christ Provides Restoration. First Aid; It’s a God Thing. Please become a subscriber to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@shawnritcheyLIVE View this post on Instagram…
Read MoreFirst Aid; It’s a God Thing!
For the past 10 years I have had increased awareness on how first-aid principles are so clearly presented in the Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament) Bible. About 5 years ago I began to explore these themes and was compelled to write. Though it had been on-again, off-again fro much of that time, the…
Read MoreContinued adventures from Burundi, Africa in 2024
In August of 2024 I returned to Burundi, Africa with a two-prong goal. First, I was reconnecting with 6 young adult orphans involved with Sister Connection https://sisterconnection.org/ who I have not only taught first aid skills to but have invited them on the adventure of learning. how to become teachers of the curriculum I created…
Read MoreS.T.O.P. before you Go! Taking a breath is good for your body and soul…
I often say in my medical or safety classes that, “by definition, emergencies are not planned! But you can plan for emergencies.” I, also, have spent much of my working years in emergency and/or wellness related industries. So, I have become focused and passionate about scene/site safety. One tool I offer folks, as it relates…
Read More“For the life of a (Living Being) is in the Blood” (Leviticus 17:11). Blood flow = Life!
Since September of 2022, I have been facilitating a WhatsApp group which includes 4 Young Adult Burundian orphans who have been trained by me in basic first aid. It has been an amazing adventure and remarkable learning experience for all involved. Several months ago, one young man (I will call him Mosher) shared an experience…
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