Faith in the Face of COVID-19: A Survivor's Tale

by Christina Ray Stanton

Overview

She Endured 9/11 . . . Would She Survive COVID-19?

It was March 2020, and rumors of a mysterious virus filled the air. But busy New York City tour guide Christina Ray Stanton paid little attention. After all, she and her husband had survived 9/11; it would take more than a virus to slow them--or their city--down.

But within days, Stanton saw her beloved Manhattan become a ghost town as fear of the novel coronavirus swept the nation. Seeking safety, she and her husband left the city to stay with family in Florida. They didn't realize that rather than escaping the storm, they were heading into the eye of the hurricane: Stanton was already infected with COVID-19 and would soon be fighting for her life from a hospital bed hundreds of miles from home.

In this unforgettable first-person account, Stanton shares the physical, mental and emotional agony she endured as the virus ravaged her body. Given a 50/50 chance of survival, she didn't lose hope. She relied on her community and her faith to sustain her through the painful journey. Along the way, she learned new lessons in gratitude, emerging stronger, more resilient, and with a renewed sense of purpose.

This stirring story of one woman's battle with COVID-19 will inspire anyone whose life has been touched by the coronavirus pandemic or who has endured hardship. Discover the power of faith, family and friends to help us survive our darkest days.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733745239
Publisher:	Loving All Nations Press
Publication date:	10/12/2020
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Christina Ray Stanton is a Florida native who has lived in New York City for almost 30 years. Christina is a professional, licensed NYC tour guide who has led thousands of people on tours since 1995. She was also the Director of the Short-Term Missions Ministry at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (founded by Timothy Keller) for the past decade. In 2017, she founded a nonprofit called Loving All Nations, which helps the world's poor and vulnerable. Christina wrote the award-winning book, Out of the Shadow of 9-11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation, which debuted in June 2019. It was featured in several publications and on TV, including CBN, TBN, and Fox. Christina's articles are regularly featured in publications, such as Outreach magazine, Reader's Digest, and The Gospel Coalition, and she is also a sought-after speaker who shares her testimony with audiences all over the world.

Table of Contents

1: WAVING

Sunday, March 22

2: To Host or Not to Host

Monday, March 2

3: A TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL

Sunday, March 22, Morning

4: 9/11 LUNGS

Sunday, March 22, Afternoon

5: A Day in My Previously Normal Life

Friday, March 13

6: SOME BAD NEWS

Sunday, March 22, Evening

7: DISTRACTIONS VS. PRAYER

Sunday, March 22, Night

8: Due to the Coronavirus

Saturday, March 14

9: NOTHING MORE WE CAN DO FOR YOU

Monday, March 23, Morning

10: GROCERIES AND MESSAGES AND PRAYERS

Monday, March 23, Afternoon

11: IT'S TRYING TO KILL ME

Monday, March 23, Evening

12: Shutting Down Around Us

Monday, March 16, Morning

13: ABOUT LAST NIGHT

Tuesday, March 24, Morning

14: Looking for a Test

Monday, March 16, Evening

15: GOING DOWNHILL

Wednesday, March 25, Afternoon

16: Something Is Wrong

Tuesday, March 17

17: HOSPITAL, TAKE #2

Wednesday, March 25, Evening

18: Isolated on My "Mini-Vacation"

Friday, March 20

19: FIFTY/FIFTY

Wednesday, March 25, Night

20: BACK HOME AGAIN

Thursday, March 26

21: ROAD TO RECOVERY

Tuesday, March 31; Thursday, April 2

22: NEW-BIRTH DAYS

Friday, April 3; Sunday, April 5

23: RESURRECTED

April 12, Easter Sunday

24: EPILOGUE

Editorial Reviews

"Christina has been a victim of two of America's worst 21st century disasters. But I prefer the word 'survivor'--and she's one very plucky survivor, handling the national traumas that hit her personally with grit and humor. She also prefers to concentrate not on what some might see as the cruel hand of fate, but rather on the loving hand of a God that has twice lifted her up, dusted her off, and put her back together. It's left her one very grateful lady who can teach us all a thing or two about how to survive and thrive after the toughest of blows."

--Paul Strand, Senior Washington Correspondent, CBN News

"If you wonder what it's like to endure COVID-19, this first-person account lays out how life can change instantly. This story weaves a harrowing timeline of details as a soon-to-be victim escapes from the epicenter of the outbreak in NYC only to battle the illness in the next epicenter of Florida."

--Gina Jordan, NPR Radio Host

"Christina's battle with COVID-19 will embolden anyone who is fighting the virus or helping loved ones fight it. Her inspiring experience reveals the power of faith to shepherd us through even the darkest days."

--Lauren Green, Fox News Correspondent

"In Faith in the Face of COVID-19, Christina gives an honest account of her relationship with God and how it was strengthened through her battle with the virus. She writes in such a way that I could really feel her pain, fear, and vulnerability during her dark days, which made God's light shine brighter with the hope he promises!"

--Pastor Joseph Yu, Redeemer Presbyterian. Lincoln Square Congregation, NYC

"Great to hear a patient's perspective on the COVID outbreak. This real-life account will be a great educational tool to bring awareness to the Coronavirus pandemic."

--Monika Beliveau DeTurk, RN

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