Disaster Status

Disaster Status by Candace Calvert

This is the second book by Calvert that I've read. Her stories are an engaging twist of drama set in every day life and the medical field.  Disaster Status concentrates on life in the ER.  Erin Quinn is an ER nurse. She dedicates all her time  to helping other - patients, her Nana, and her staff - all while doing her best to avoid her personal drama. Scott McKenna, a captain with the fire department, becomes a hurdle in her altruistic desire to help. When a chemical spill drives the number of people seeking medical attention to the ER, Scott threatens Erin's outlook on how far she can go to help.  

As Scott and Erin dance around each other, Cody, Scott's nephew, waits to find out if he'll have his leg amputation due to an infection. Cody makes friends with Rich, a night employee at the hospital, when Scott throws himself into his work. Slowly Erin and Scott help each other realize they can't continue to run from the things in their lives that make them uncomfortable. They learn you have to have a little faith in someone and keep forgiveness handy.

Disaster Status was another entertaining ready by Calvert. Erin and Scott were on opposite ends of the spectrum in life. He carries guilt and feels he doesn't measure up to the legacy of his father. Erin strives to be perfect and leave behind the sadness of her childhood with a father who couldn't be relied on.  

The best part of the book was actually in a gift that Nana gave to Erin. I'm  not sure if Calvert wrote the following but I found it to be beautiful.




"A strong woman works out every day . . .

but a woman of strength kneels to pray, keeping her soul in shape . . .

A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything . . .

but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear . . .

A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her . . .

yet a woman of strength gives her best to everyone . . .

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same for tomorrow . . .

a woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes . . . thanking God for the blessings as she capitalizes on them . . .

A strong woman walks headfirst with no doubt in her mind . . .

but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls . . .

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face . . .

but a woman of strength wears grace . . .

A strong woman has faith that for the journey she’ll have enough . . .

but a woman of strength knows it’s in the journey she will become strong.”