Ep 9 - Death to Home: Living the Abundant Life - Wayne, Michelle, Rachel & Emma

Send us Fan MailHost Jason Pawloski interviews Wayne and Michelle Schwartz and their daughters, Emma and Rachel, about an Oct. 13 car crash in rural Michigan after a nephew’s wedding. Their rental car entered a blinking-light intersection, was struck on the passenger side by a heavier vehicle, slammed into a wooden telephone pole, and ended in a ditch; a nearby officer’s quick response and even an ER doctor monitoring police radio are described as crucial. Rachel, seated behind Wayne, says she saw the oncoming car, pulled Emma away from the door, and absorbed the impact, suffering severe head trauma; Emma later had a displaced femur fracture and memory gaps. Rachel was flown as a trauma alert to South Bend while Emma and Michelle went to a local ER and later Grand Rapids, with dead phones and the family separated until Emma was transferred back near Rachel. Wayne recounts Rachel nearly being lost multiple times, a Tuesday CT scan showing worsening swelling, and a “hail Mary” surgery where doctors later reported unexpected improvement, as prayer “warriors” mobilized and Wayne forgave the driver to avoid hindering prayer. Rachel reports dying up to six times, meeting Jesus in heaven, seeing angels, trees, clouds, a skyscraper-like place for learning about family on earth, and her healed healthy looking grandparents, and asking Jesus to help her family forgive the people who caused it. Sixteen months later, Rachel describes major recovery, regained memories (including her wedding), and ongoing healing, while the family emphasizes God’s timing, provision, and faith through trauma. Matthew 6:34https://3dovespodcast.comhttps://belovedgallery.org/exhibition/Horseman's LandscapeWe are so thankful for Chris Horsemans and his continued support of our podcast. First Response Water & Mold Removal, INCJoshua Phelps is a lifelong resident of Lee County. After graduating from college, he spent a decadEnds of Earth Adventures MinistryWe exist to promote and resource youth ministries in the nations by outdoor adventures. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showAll rights reserved by 3 Doves Ministry, 3 Doves Podcast and 2 True Interactive, Inc.