On a spring morning in May 2013, Dick and Ruth Foth’s life changed forever. While gathered with longtime friends in Estes Park, Colorado, Ruth suddenly collapsed from cardiac arrest. With no pulse and minutes to act, a chain of miracles unfolded—beginning with a rookie officer’s CPR and culminating in Ruth’s full recovery, with no brain damage.

Twelve years later, Dick sits on the porch with Ruth to reflect on that extraordinary day, the people who intervened, the power of prayer, and the deep gratitude that has marked every day since.

This is a story of crisis, community, faith—and grace that goes beyond explanation.

⏱️ Episode Highlights + Timecodes

00:00–00:32 – Setting the scene: birds, trains, and a morning full of memory

00:46–02:08 – Ruth collapses mid-conversation after reciting a poem

02:08–04:14 – First responders arrive and perform CPR; Ruth is shocked three times

04:49–05:13 – Airlift to Loveland; doctors offer a grim prognosis

05:20–06:07 – Friends around the world begin to pray; candles light up online

06:22–08:13 – A doctor prays over Ruth—and hours later, she wakes up

08:24–09:18 – Ruth beats the odds: survival, recovery, and full cognition

09:25–11:19 – One year later: apple pie thank-you tour to responders

11:19–12:20 – A police captain asks Dick to pray for his team

13:00–16:11 – Ruth reflects: family, friends, and Andre Crouch’s “My Tribute”

16:14–17:43 – Final thoughts on life, love, and laughter

🔁 Themes

Faith in crisis

The power of community and prayer

Gratitude for first responders

The miracle of survival and second chances

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, CO

Estes Park Police and Fire Departments

“My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” by Andre Crouch

🙏 Favorite Quotes

“We have a pulse.”
“To God be the glory for the things He has done.”
“I’m doing this for the rest of my life,” said the EMT, inspired by Ruth’s recovery.

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