Thursday, April 4, 2013

Thankful Thursday and A Song

Hello one and all. Welcome back to another Thankful Thursday. Link up below and my pal Xmas Dolly and I will come visit.

Today I am thankful for knowing what to do.  I know that may seem odd but bare with me a minute.

A friend of my Mom took us out for breakfast this morning to a local eatery called, The Coffee Pot. It was nice to be out for my Mom and I plus it was just beautiful.

Anyway, I was just about to get in the car when I turned to see an elderly man had fallen on the hard and uneven asphalt.  I could see he was bleeding, so I grabbed a few tissues out of the back of the car.

When I reached him people were standing around but not sure what to do. I immediately grabbed the napkins other people were holding and got down on my knees to help this man.  My adrenaline rushing I put the napkins on his bleeding forehead and pushed.

I started assessing if he was hurt anywhere else, which he said he was not.  Someone had already called 911 so that was not a concern for me.  I began talking to him, asking him questions and making sure he did not pass out on me.

Another person brought a wet cloth but I did not want to remove my hand. Insisting, I did and his head bled immediately. I pressed hard on his forehead again.

When the ambulance got there, I let them do their thing and went to wash my  hands.

Upon coming out, I saw a woman whom I immediately thought to be his wife. No one was talking to her so I put my arm around her and assured her he would be ok but probably need some stitches. I tried hard not to shake because she was shaking enough.

When I felt she would be ok, I left and came back with Mom and her friend.
I am now shaking and needing to calm down but I know in my heart he will be alright.

So, long story short, I am grateful that I knew what to do to help out another person today.
~Naila Moon







12 comments:

Unknown said...

You are a wonderful person. I'm so proud to call you my friend. You have a wonderful heart and soul. I'm thankful you were there too!

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Michelle aka Naila Moon said...

Thank you Julie. I am happy and blessed to have you as my friend.

Michelle aka Naila Moon said...

I don't know about that but certainly care for my fellow human beings.

Lucy said...

I love that restaurant too, you are in my neck of the woods today :). Oh, and it is uneven, I never thought about someone falling though. To be honest, I am shocked I haven't fallen because many times I walk out reading on my phone or the Church Bulletin (we go a lot on Sunday's after church). Anyway,great job of assisting both the injured and his shaken wife.

Adaptable Kay said...

You are a kind and caring person to have helped that man like that! It's people like you we need a lot more of when it comes to society; I definitely think the world will be a better place that way.

I'm glad everyone in that situation was okay!

XmasDolly said...

Well, aren't you the sweet Florence Nightingale to the rescue! I knews ya had it in ya Girlfriend! Super Woman! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE!!! WAY TA GO MY FRIEND! So, sorry I surely forgot about this today! I was so tired this morning because I told the kids I'm taking the day off & doing whatever the hell I want & that's exactly what I did from sleeping late, hot shower a little longer than usual, watching TV (which I hardly ever do anymore), and a pedicure with my certificate from Mr. Santa Moody (and it's my last one :( oh well, it was great while it lasted). I'll run & do one really quick. Stop by! So, happy you were there to help the fella out. Everything happens for a reason my friend, and your Mom's friend coming over to take you to breakfast was all in the Lord's Master Plan I'm sure! My hat's off to ya!

Michelle aka Naila Moon said...

I am glad you took the day off. You needed too! :)

Michelle aka Naila Moon said...

Yes, be careful over there!

Michelle aka Naila Moon said...

Well, he will be ok after a few stitches.

Unknown said...

That was wonderful of you. I hope that man and his wife are doing ok now.

Michelle aka Naila Moon said...

I hope so too. :)