Go Skins Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23051054/2013/08/05/faith-remains-strong-for-shark-bite-survivor "I immediately threw the spear down with the fish because there was an enormous pool of blood around me and that shark was swimming all through the blood, sort of looking around, for more," continued Norrie. His wife Spryng and their four daughters witnessed the horrific scene. "It was a reality as soon as I saw red covering the water," said Spryng Norrie. "My daughter, she got on the radio, calling out, 'Help, help, my dad's been attacked by a shark'" said Norrie, who tied the large rubber bands from his spear around his leg to cut off the blood flow to the lower half of his leg. "I didn't keep my head cool, the Lord kept my head cool," said Norrie reverently. "Because I couldn't have done it without him; he sustained me, kept me calm." A doctor, vacationing from San Diego, just happened to be within three minutes of them and helped the family get Norrie to shore and to a medical facility, and then to Jackson Hospital in Miami. "That was a tough ride," said Norrie. "I really did think I was going to die." His wife and daughters grabbed hands and closed their eyes. "They were gathered together in prayer, just praying out loud, and my oldest daughter started texting friends of mine to pray," continued Norrie. Were those prayers answered? "Yes," Spryng said enthusiastically. "Absolutely! From what I saw on the boat of his leg and each step that went along, I felt like miracles were happening!" Norrie has been spearfishing since he was 8. He said he is grateful to God for sparing his life. "As odd as it might sound, I remember thanking him for it, because I knew something great would come from it," said Norrie. "You're not asking God, 'Why did you do this to me?'" we asked. "No," Norrie replied. "I'll be honest, I'm saying 'Thank you' that he did, because I know something great will come from it. And I gotta believe this is part of my journey." "God has a very big purpose for Erik's life and I believe he wants to do a mighty work through Erik," Spryng Norrie offered. "I'm just amazed, in his strength. He's so strong. And he's been so brave and just wonderful. I'm really glad to have him." "So blessed," sang his daughter Haley Norrie, as she serenaded her father with a praise and worship song in his hospital room. The family said their prayers got them through the worst part of this ordeal and they are certain their strong faith will take them to whatever the next challenge ahead is. By the way, Norrie has also been struck by lightning, and his right leg has been bitten by a rattlesnake. He's also been punched by monkeys twice, and now can claim that he's survived a major shark bite. Read more: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23051054/2013/08/05/faith-remains-strong-for-shark-bite-survivor#ixzz2bDKt1wTd Follow us: @myfoxtampabay on Twitter | FOX13TampaBay on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23051054/2013/08/05/faith-remains-strong-for-shark-bite-survivor "I immediately threw the spear down with the fish because there was an enormous pool of blood around me and that shark was swimming all through the blood, sort of looking around, for more," continued Norrie. His wife Spryng and their four daughters witnessed the horrific scene. "It was a reality as soon as I saw red covering the water," said Spryng Norrie. "My daughter, she got on the radio, calling out, 'Help, help, my dad's been attacked by a shark'" said Norrie, who tied the large rubber bands from his spear around his leg to cut off the blood flow to the lower half of his leg. "I didn't keep my head cool, the Lord kept my head cool," said Norrie reverently. "Because I couldn't have done it without him; he sustained me, kept me calm." A doctor, vacationing from San Diego, just happened to be within three minutes of them and helped the family get Norrie to shore and to a medical facility, and then to Jackson Hospital in Miami. "That was a tough ride," said Norrie. "I really did think I was going to die." His wife and daughters grabbed hands and closed their eyes. "They were gathered together in prayer, just praying out loud, and my oldest daughter started texting friends of mine to pray," continued Norrie. Were those prayers answered? "Yes," Spryng said enthusiastically. "Absolutely! From what I saw on the boat of his leg and each step that went along, I felt like miracles were happening!" Norrie has been spearfishing since he was 8. He said he is grateful to God for sparing his life. "As odd as it might sound, I remember thanking him for it, because I knew something great would come from it," said Norrie. "You're not asking God, 'Why did you do this to me?'" we asked. "No," Norrie replied. "I'll be honest, I'm saying 'Thank you' that he did, because I know something great will come from it. And I gotta believe this is part of my journey." "God has a very big purpose for Erik's life and I believe he wants to do a mighty work through Erik," Spryng Norrie offered. "I'm just amazed, in his strength. He's so strong. And he's been so brave and just wonderful. I'm really glad to have him." "So blessed," sang his daughter Haley Norrie, as she serenaded her father with a praise and worship song in his hospital room. The family said their prayers got them through the worst part of this ordeal and they are certain their strong faith will take them to whatever the next challenge ahead is. By the way, Norrie has also been struck by lightning, and his right leg has been bitten by a rattlesnake. He's also been punched by monkeys twice, and now can claim that he's survived a major shark bite. Read more: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23051054/2013/08/05/faith-remains-strong-for-shark-bite-survivor#ixzz2bDKt1wTd Follow us: @myfoxtampabay on Twitter | FOX13TampaBay on Facebook Let me guess the punch line... his friends call him "Lucky". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 "So blessed," sang his daughter Haley Norrie, as she serenaded her father with a praise and worship song in his hospital room. By the way, Norrie has also been struck by lightning, and his right leg has been bitten by a rattlesnake. He's also been punched by monkeys twice, and now can claim that he's survived a major shark bite. So somebody help me out here... Was the shark a minion of Satan, or did God just let the shark bite him so he could save him? Am I a hero if I save a baby from drowning after throwing it in the pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 So somebody help me out here... Was the shark a minion of Satan, or did God just let the shark bite him so he could save him? Am I a hero if I save a baby from drowning after throwing it in the pool? Its kind of like when the Menendez brothers thew themselves on the mercy of the court for being orphans after murdering their parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Its kind of like when the Menendez brothers thew themselves on the mercy of the court for being orphans after murdering their parents. Classic. Right up there with "I'm a sex addict" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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