I’ve Still Got You!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by russtowne

Sometimes going it alone can take a person only so far–and sometimes in the wrong direction–as this exhausted mountian climber learned when he would have plunged to almost certain death without the quick thinking and help of others moments before the ice sheet he was on gave way.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/mountain-climber-saved-last-second-near-fatal-fall-234404283.html

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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5 Responses to I’ve Still Got You!

  1. Christine F. Martin's avatar Christine says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Hi Russ! I nominated your blog for the Thought Provoking Blog award! You can visit my blog here http://wp.me/p1fiGl-oa to read about it! Thank you for doing what you do!! ~Peace, Christine

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  2. writerwannabe763's avatar writerwannabe763 says:
    July 6, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    What a harrowing experience but a wonderful ending …Diane

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  3. russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
    July 6, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Yes indeed! It was harrowing even knowing that he was not going to plunge to his death!

    Thank you for your comment!
    Russ

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