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Monday, June 30, 2014

Life can be scary but keep going

So I have to blog about this..
Paige and I took a trip to BYU Idaho with her friend Kaylee and her mother to check out living and get a feel for campus.
On our trip home from Idaho, we stopped at a Wendy's to eat. This old lady started choking and her daughter yelled for help. A worker came to help but couldn't get it out. They told the other worker's to call 911. I was scared but knew I had to at least try and help. I went over and told them to let me help. First time doing the hymlic maneuver (on an adult) and it worked. The poor lady was so shaky. I sat her down and rubbed her back and asked if she was alright. She was coughing, but nodded her head, yes. So, I went back to my lunch. The ambulance still came and checked her out and talked to her. The old lady and her daughter thanked me before they left. It was a scary experience. Poor Paige told Dad, that she almost saw a lady die today but Mom saved her life. I guess I did. I was to nervous to even think of it that way.
It was scary to me but what was I gong to do-watch her die-NO. I am glad that I have been certified in first aid and CPR. Kaylee's mom said-wow, right place, right time-Traci. Yes, it was but I don't wish to have to do it again.
Today in church we talked about hastening the work (missionary work) and I thought about my experience at Wendy's and doing what I could to help the lady live, even though I was scared. Am I willing to step in and help people people in their spiritual live's? I know I am, but even after serving a full time mission, it can be a little scary. I need to work on the FAITH thing a little more.