@maggiemae When we first moved into this house 16 years ago the helicopters were very loud and would vibrate the windows. Then we replaced the windows with double panes, and they changed the helicopters to quieter versions. We hardly notice anymore. Also, we live in a small town with a fantastic little new hospital, but patients are stabilized here and only transported out to the city hospitals. Yes, I often wonder about the patients and often say a prayer for them and their families.
Talk about great timing! Having read you comment above to maggiemae, I want to say it's wonderful of you to send up prayers for the patients when a helicopter is needed in their life.