I noticed elderly man was wobbly on his feet and was trying to steady himself by grabbing at a bush outside the rest area facility, but then sort of slowly collapsed to the concrete sidewalk as another bystander. My husband and I ran to his aide.
Thankfully, he didn't hit his head on the sidewalk! A few more of us gathered around, assessing the situation. I gave my cell phone to husband to call 911.
It seemed lot happened all at once, but there were at least 4 or 5 of us by the man's side. <3 His wife was alerted (she had been walking their dog in the pet area) and then she brought his oxygen. Someone took his pulse; another cushioned his head.
Waiting for the ambulance to get there, I held his hand and looked in his eyes. I patted his face and touched his forehead. I assured him that help was on its way.
I think I saw a glimpse of a far-off place in his eyes. It tears me to think of it now.
Once the ER team got there, I talked to his wife. His medical history was very rough, with a triple bypass and fight against cancer. This was their last trip out West to visit their son, who was retiring from the military.
I gave her an origami dove and HUGE hug and then before we all dispersed, thanked everyone for their assistance and gave out more doves.
One young man, who had been so very very helpful, asked if I was family.
"No," I said, shrugging, "but then again, aren't we all family?"
He nodded and smiled in agreement. :) Gave him a HUGE hug too.
Please keep the elderly man and his wife in your positive thoughts and prayers, my friends. Grateful for ALL of your Love and Light and support. You so helped! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, my kind family.
Thankfully, he didn't hit his head on the sidewalk! A few more of us gathered around, assessing the situation. I gave my cell phone to husband to call 911.
It seemed lot happened all at once, but there were at least 4 or 5 of us by the man's side. <3 His wife was alerted (she had been walking their dog in the pet area) and then she brought his oxygen. Someone took his pulse; another cushioned his head.
Waiting for the ambulance to get there, I held his hand and looked in his eyes. I patted his face and touched his forehead. I assured him that help was on its way.
I think I saw a glimpse of a far-off place in his eyes. It tears me to think of it now.
Once the ER team got there, I talked to his wife. His medical history was very rough, with a triple bypass and fight against cancer. This was their last trip out West to visit their son, who was retiring from the military.
I gave her an origami dove and HUGE hug and then before we all dispersed, thanked everyone for their assistance and gave out more doves.
One young man, who had been so very very helpful, asked if I was family.
"No," I said, shrugging, "but then again, aren't we all family?"
He nodded and smiled in agreement. :) Gave him a HUGE hug too.
Please keep the elderly man and his wife in your positive thoughts and prayers, my friends. Grateful for ALL of your Love and Light and support. You so helped! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, my kind family.
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- Posted by mindyjourney
- Jun 3, 2016
- Comments (18)
Readers Comments
bountiful wrote: Beautiful giving and caring mindy xx
lt33 wrote: Glad u and your hubby were there for them
kjoyw wrote: Will light our blessing candle for elderly man and his wife, as well as you and husband and others that gave him assistance, reassurance, and such dear kindness until medical help arrived. One never knows what lies ahead on our path. But sounds as though none of you thought twice about helping amd rather were led to do exactly the right things. Bless you all for that. That kind of situation effects everyone so hope you are all ok, too. Truly, dearest Mindy, you and husband are on a very special kindness journey. And, yes, we are all family!
AnnC wrote: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your help and kindness to the elderly man and his wife. My heart goes out to them both -- and their children, grandchildren , etc. who I know are INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL to you and the others who helped out.
scushman wrote: Reiki and prayers for this man. Yes, we are all family. Namaste _/|\_ à«â˜® ღღღ
leoladyc728 wrote: You are so right, we are all family and you certainly stepped up to prove that point.
Brad2 wrote: Thank you for being there for this man and in continuing to keep him calm after assessing his situation. You did the right thing, you Angel you...keep doing those great acts of kindness, yes, you are right, a Kindness family/tribe...Peace.
Marleen wrote: Good time & place to be there, all of you.. 😙ðŸ™ðŸ’ž
splain wrote: No matter where you are, you do these beautiful caring things. I will him and his family in my thoughts
Brindlegirl wrote: I am so grateful you were there Mindy. And I believe it no accident. And what you said about us 'all being family' is so true â¤
