Scary experience...but great NSV!

Charice
Charice Posts: 188 Member
edited September 27 in Success Stories
I was driving home on a rural highway and the car right in front of me suddenly veered off the road and rolled a couple of times and came to rest on the passenger side. Of course I stopped, told my kids to stay in the car and ran over to help. There was a dad and his 6 month old daughter in the car. They were both wearing seatbelts and no one was seriously injured. The NSV came when the dad got himself out of the seatbelt and then unhooked the carseat with his daughter in it. He tried to pass it up through the door window, but was so shaken up he couldn't lift her up. I reached up over the car through the window, grabbed the handle of the carseat, and lifted the baby up and out with one arm. I couldn't have done that a couple of months ago before I started lifting weights and working out! I felt so good that I was able to really help at that moment!

Just had to share.

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  • nikki_zav
    nikki_zav Posts: 320 Member
    Wow....go glad they were OK!!! Great job helping out the dad!
  • NikkiTaber
    NikkiTaber Posts: 190
    I'm so glad everyone was ok! That had to be the scariest moment of all times for him. I'm glad you were there to help out.
  • WolffEarl
    WolffEarl Posts: 379 Member
    That is cool and also a reminder that we are trying to be fit and strong for REAL Life, not just so we can lift a few more weights in the gym. Our bodies are meant to be used. A very timely reminder.
  • rorosaw
    rorosaw Posts: 360 Member
    That is cool and also a reminder that we are trying to be fit and strong for REAL Life, not just so we can lift a few more weights in the gym. Our bodies are meant to be used. A very timely reminder.

    Amen!
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    Wow glad everyone was ok... but awesome that you were able to lift the baby with one hand..
  • Black_Swan
    Black_Swan Posts: 770 Member
    That is great, and its good you were there for them!
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Charice to the rescue!!!!
    I'm sure your strength was comforting in a time of stress.

    Wow! Inspiring! How awesome it's got to be to know you are capable and helpful.
    nothing I hate more than feeling helpless.
    It must give you a greater peace of mind to know that you are even more capable of protecting your kids in times when things don't go according to plan.

    I've had that little nagging voice back of my head and I've been taking baby steps, But this has really hit home that it's time to fitter, not just thinner.

    Thank you
  • ceirawillsucceed
    ceirawillsucceed Posts: 519 Member
    thats great. they were lucky you were there to help. also it was brave of you to stop and help.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    That is cool and also a reminder that we are trying to be fit and strong for REAL Life, not just so we can lift a few more weights in the gym. Our bodies are meant to be used. A very timely reminder.

    Amen.... Our body is our vehicle that has to get us through our whole life.
    A big fan of working to stay healthy so I can DO stuff.
  • lizzil0
    lizzil0 Posts: 181 Member
    Wow- what a fantastic story! Very inspiring, thank you.
  • stephlake
    stephlake Posts: 105 Member
    That is awesome, and what a great example to your children who were watching from a safe distance. I am sure the driver is still telling people about his rescuer who lifted his infant to safety. :)
  • Kathycoco
    Kathycoco Posts: 10
    You’re amazing; thanks for sharing your experience and inspiring others with your story.
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