Arriving home after a long day of showing property, I pulled into my driveway and noticed a few people standing around someone lying on the street. I approached the group and found out that the older lady involved had been walking her dog, tripped, and done a complete face plant. Her nose was bloody and looked like it was broken and she had a huge lump on her head. Someone was handing her a wet towel and I asked if anyone had called 911, and it turned out no one had done so because the lady had refused the help. I started talking to the old lady who was quite lucid, and told her we should call 911 and get her to the hospital because her face was banged up and she eventually acquiesced. Then I asked her if there was anyone I could call, and she said she didn't want to bother her daughter, but she gave me her daughter's number so I was able to contact her to let her know what happened and to tell her I'd take the dog home. The paramedics arrived within minutes and whisked the old lady off to the hospital and I went home with Phoebe, the spaniel. The woman's daughter arrived at my home within an hour, took the dog and went to check on her mother. I haven't heard how she is doing yet but I'm glad I was around to help, because who knows what would have happened had she been allowed to go home without medical attention?
Nice work and way to care for your neighborhood. More people need to get involved, and help others. I live by this way of doing things.
Hi Rose, Good thing you came along with some good common sense and take charge attitude. Your nieghbor was surely fortunate to have you show up at just the right time to do the right thing. Yay for you that you were able to step up and help right there on the spot.
Good for you. I do love these kinds of stories.....random acts really do make a difference.
I want to echo JoAnn, good thing someone with common sense showed up and it was a step beyond kind to take the dog home.
I want to echo JoAnn, good thing someone with common sense showed up and it was a step beyond kind to take the dog home.
I just got a voicemail message from the injured lady's daughter: she is still in hospital, with a broken neck!
Rose: Good for you on insisting to call an ambulance, now to find out she has a broken neck. The poor soul, I hope she gets well and you see her with her friend (the dog) walking in your neighborhood again. Cheers!
Rose, so glad that you came along when you did to help the lady, and pray she is doing well.
Rose,
Good for you to step in and help the poor woman. More people should follow your example. It's great to hear positive news for a change. Hope the lady is doing well. I'm sure she is grateful for what you did. :-)
Brigita
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