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02/22/2005 08:03:05 PM · #26 |
My son has CP and has had seizures and is on meds to keep them from happining. They are very scarry. There is a medicine that will help stop a seizure. Its very expensive but we keep it everywhere he goes. The last one he had it took 3 or 4 days for him to get over.
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02/22/2005 08:03:07 PM · #27 |
Geezzzz folks, now I am totally embarrassed! I didn't feel like a hero at all. I was just so thankful that I could do what I did and keep a clear head. The part that was so striking was the connection you feel, and the total disregard for the "grossness" or fear. I just kept talking to him and touching him and hoped he wasn't conscious of too much of the agony.
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02/22/2005 08:05:11 PM · #28 |
| as we say in oz your a trouper! (((((big hug))))) |
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02/22/2005 08:17:39 PM · #29 |
I am ever so happy and proud to know you Kylie... you certainly are a gift from above. It is refreshing to note that even in this day and age there are people who do not fear to get involved.
I share the joys you are experiencing over the fact that this gentleman is in full recovery.
Unfortunately, during my 30 year tenure in the police force, I, not unlike Bear_Music, have experienced the pain of seeing someone die, and this is an experience that one never forgets either.
God bless you Kylie,
Ray
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02/22/2005 08:20:23 PM · #30 |
| We were on a touring vacation and flipping coins to decide whether to turn right or left down some country roads. Suddenly, we came upon a large truck carrying flammable contents and, unknown to the driver, his front left wheel was wobbling and looked like it was ready to fly off. He was driving fast too! I made a u-turn and we honked and waved til he stopped. Boy, was he grateful. You should have seen that truck sagging on the wheel, yikes! It occurred to me that I was where I was meant to be at that moment in my life. I asked him what his wife's name was and was startled to hear she and I share the same first name (and it's not a common name). |
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02/22/2005 08:27:45 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Kylie:
Geezzzz folks, now I am totally embarrassed! I didn't feel like a hero at all. I was just so thankful that I could do what I did and keep a clear head. The part that was so striking was the connection you feel, and the total disregard for the "grossness" or fear. I just kept talking to him and touching him and hoped he wasn't conscious of too much of the agony. |
I've had some medical training (but fortunately little experience) in these situations, and I'm sure you did better than I would have.
I'm curious though, whether the "clear head" you mention is more a post-event analysis or really your contempoaneous experience. I've usually found that in emergency situations, people often get in a "zone" not unlike athletes, where they react more or less instinctively, and with little conscious awareness of their actions at the time.
Congratulations for not being like the photojournalist in the frequently-circulated joke, and pitching in to help out someone in need. |
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02/22/2005 08:34:01 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
I've had some medical training (but fortunately little experience) in these situations, and I'm sure you did better than I would have.
I'm curious though, whether the "clear head" you mention is more a post-event analysis or really your contempoaneous experience. I've usually found that in emergency situations, people often get in a "zone" not unlike athletes, where they react more or less instinctively, and with little conscious awareness of their actions at the time.
Congratulations for not being like the photojournalist in the frequently-circulated joke, and pitching in to help out someone in need. |
I think you have it right - I was in a "zone" so to speak. I also was able to give total recall of the events to the paramedics, but was surprised at first to hear myself state them so accurately and quickly. It is very similar to near-death experiences where every second seems to contain enough time for thought and relfection. I don't think I have heard the joke you are referring to, but I can pretty much guess. I do have a "photo" of his face seared into my brain for life, though.
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02/22/2005 09:04:15 PM · #33 |
I just had a chance to read your post kylie, and sent you a response! Like I said, its nice to know that wonderful people still exist, and is a pleasure to know you, if only virtually! Mahalo! B
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