I'm posting this thread here in the Florida Conch divers forum because many of you know my youngest daughter Jessi.
Today my kids went down to the pool to play, all was going well until a little girl
(age 8) decided she would join the kids in the pool. No one knew this child other than just seeing her around our apartment complex.
Long story short, the non-swimming child ended up in the deep end of the pools floor. My courageous 8 year old daughter, Jessi, jumped in and pulled the child to the surface and then over to the steps. The little girl was unresponsive for a few seconds then began to cry and spit up water and blood. My daughter had 911 called, and within minutes the Fire Rescue was on the scene. Jessi was able to assist the paramedics with all the information they needed. Turns out this child had been left home alone with her 4 yr old brother (on several occasions). Their mom was no where to be found.
I'm so proud of my child right now, and also amazed at her strength to jump in and pull an unresponsive child from the water. This is the same child who can think of nothing else other than becoming a scuba diver. We have promised her when she is 10 we will have her certified, and pick her up some gear (she's pretty happy with her mask, snorkel, fins and wet suit for now.) I thank God she is as comfortable in the water as I am, I hate to even imagine what the outcome would have been had she not been there. She is going to make a heck of a great dive buddy one day.
Anyways guys, you are our family here and I wanted to share what happened with you all. Jessi is very upset right now, I think it's normal when something like this happens. I've explained to her that it's ok to cry now. She did what needed to be done without fear or hesitation when it was needed of her. My intentions are to allow her to read this thread in hopes of bringing her a little comfort.
Today my kids went down to the pool to play, all was going well until a little girl
(age 8) decided she would join the kids in the pool. No one knew this child other than just seeing her around our apartment complex.
Long story short, the non-swimming child ended up in the deep end of the pools floor. My courageous 8 year old daughter, Jessi, jumped in and pulled the child to the surface and then over to the steps. The little girl was unresponsive for a few seconds then began to cry and spit up water and blood. My daughter had 911 called, and within minutes the Fire Rescue was on the scene. Jessi was able to assist the paramedics with all the information they needed. Turns out this child had been left home alone with her 4 yr old brother (on several occasions). Their mom was no where to be found.
I'm so proud of my child right now, and also amazed at her strength to jump in and pull an unresponsive child from the water. This is the same child who can think of nothing else other than becoming a scuba diver. We have promised her when she is 10 we will have her certified, and pick her up some gear (she's pretty happy with her mask, snorkel, fins and wet suit for now.) I thank God she is as comfortable in the water as I am, I hate to even imagine what the outcome would have been had she not been there. She is going to make a heck of a great dive buddy one day.
Anyways guys, you are our family here and I wanted to share what happened with you all. Jessi is very upset right now, I think it's normal when something like this happens. I've explained to her that it's ok to cry now. She did what needed to be done without fear or hesitation when it was needed of her. My intentions are to allow her to read this thread in hopes of bringing her a little comfort.
