Comments on: Good in emergencies, not so much after

By: sue

sue — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:38:07 +0000

Just a peek into your own mortality. It happens to us all at one time or another… some of us are more caring and sensitive to it, as you are. You are such a good person to empathize… and to step in without a second thought. Good for you…

By: brookem

brookem — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:46:02 +0000

what a scary situation. you are such a kind person. thank goodness you were there for her. it baffles me that more people didn’t step in too.

By: Jacinta

Jacinta — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:05:43 +0000

A friend of mine was on the London Underground on her way to work one day, when someone had a heart attack. She hit the emergency button and people had a go at her. When the train pulled into the station people stepped over the person lying on the floor.
The world IS an amazing place. Good and bad.
In the same way it’s sad, the great thing is there are people (such as yourself) around who do come to the rescue of those in need. The kindness of strangers is everywhere – in what you did, in a hello and a smile, or a simple nod of recognition. She may not have someone to call in such a situation, but often the everyday interaction that occurs between strangers can make a life less lonely.

By: runliarun

runliarun — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:30:09 +0000

It’s in emergencies we need people like you most. And you proved it. Afterwards you can feel weak or sad, but what does it matter if it doesn’t matter anymore?

By: Airam

Airam — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:45:09 +0000

I’m glad that your sister was there with you. I think that you handled the situation perfectly.

By: barbara bruederlin

barbara bruederlin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:06:34 +0000

Wow, I sure am glad that at least one person there did not freeze up or step back. Bless you for being someone who is not afraid to at least try to help in an emergency.

Although it is sad that she had nobody else, how wonderful that she is 89 and still doing her own shopping.

By: JACC

JACC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:33:03 +0000

You’re a hero!

The sad thing about being alone at that age is it’s probably more common that not.

By: The Exception

The Exception — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:23:15 +0000

I am so glad that she was okay. Those words “no one” are sad to hear though, your sister is probably right in that there is probably more to the story than the words imply. She has friends, people who are about her, and… she isn’t truly alone.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:58:44 +0000

That would affect me I think too. Hearing someone say no, there’s no one…how harsh and sad sounding. It’s kind of why one of my friends had kids…at least it was always her reasoning. She’s an only child from a small family overall, she wants someone there when she’s old…guess that makes sense then.

Good job in taking care of her too. I like to think that I’d be able to handle the situation fine. In fact I have twice been around people having bad reactions, one a diabetic and one a hypoglycemic. I’d hope I’d be able to help someone that I didn’t know as well.

By: Bre

Bre — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:42:27 +0000

Gracious, Girlie!

It’s scary, for real and it sounds like you did an amazing job! Having had to preform CPR more often than I’d like to have I can say that it’s hard to do it wrong and not something you’re likely to forget … no matter how long ago the training was!

I hope you’re coping with the aftermath well!