I have always tried to raise my children to be compassionate towards other people and yesterday my daughter amazed me. I was busy writing an article yesterday afternoon about the time that my daughter normally arrives home. I didn’t think to much about her being late (she rides the bus home) and sometimes she is a few minutes late. I get a a call from the school letting me know that my daughter was okay and that she was still at school. My heart skipped a beat but I was thankful that she was okay. The lady that called me said that the bus driver got ill on the way to pick up my daughter from school and that they had to send a new driver to get her.
I don’t normally brag about my children but yesterday my daughter was a hero. I wanted to share her courageous story with others.
My daughter tossed her stuff onto the couch and came over to sit down beside me. I noticed that she was in tears and told me that she saved her bus driver’s life. I told her that I was proud of her. I started asking my daughter what happened yesterday afternoon and she started sharing with me the details that unfolded yesterday.
When she went outside to get onto the bus, she immediately noticed that her bus driver was crying and that something wasn’t right. My daughter asked her bus driver, “Are you okay?” Her bus driver responded, “No! Please go get my phone from the back of the bus and go inside the school to get help.” My daughter retrieved the lady’s phone and went inside of the school to get some help. She found several people including the school nurse and they came outside to the bus to access the situation. One of the school officials ended up calling 911 to request and ambulance.
The paramedics showed up and quickly assessed the situation. Her bus driver ended up going to the hospital by ambulance because they think she was having a heart attack.
I am thankful that my daughter was attentive to the bus driver’s condition. I am proud of her for handling the situation properly so that her bus driver could get appropriate medical attention.
Has your child ever surprised you and handled an adult situation?
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30 responses to “My Daughter was a Hero Yesterday Afternoon”
This brought me to tears, lol. I don’t have children but what a beautiful little girl you have. That is so awesome! xo
Thank you for reading her story. She did an amazing job.
Wow, your daughter truly has the heart and courage of a hero. Truly something any parent would be proud of. 🙂
Thank you. She is an amazing young lady.
I read your story on facebook yesterday. You should be so proud of her! I would hope my daughter would make a good decision like this and help someone in need.
Thank you Stephanie.
What an awesome young lady your raising!!!
Thank you Pamela.
Awwww, way to go!! You have every right to "brag," and I wouldn't even call it bragging. Your daughter helped save a life, that's a BIG deal! You raised a sweetie!! I hope the bus driver ended up being okay?
This is a great thing to share with us! I am so proud and I don't even know her. Great job! 🙂
What a sweetheart! She did amazing and sounds like such a brave girl. She is a hero!
You have a wonderful, brave daughter. Well done mom!
Thank you MJ.
Wow that was so amazing of your daughter. As a mom I’m am beaming with pride over your daughter and her quick response. She is amazing.
Thank you Becca. I am so thankful that she knew something wasn’t right and took action.
Such an amazing story! Thank you for sharing.
No, I have not had my child do anything as heroic as this. You;re daughter was awesome to think ,act fact,and help the driver. Be proud,Mom !
Thank you Trica. I appreciate your comment.
It’s really wonderful that your daughter had the courage and presence to ask an adult whether she was okay. It can be scary for kids to “get involved” in anything going on with an adult. Good for her!
I agree Erika. She did a geat job.
I am glad she was attentive too. That does not happen very often. She was very brave and handled the situation just as she should. I would be proud of her too. Looks like you are doing a great job raising her.
Thank you. 🙂
Thank you Esther. She is an amazing young lady.
We haven't heard from the bus driver. She is out of school this week. Hopefully, after the holiday we will hear from her bus driver.
Thank you LaVonne.
Thank you for reading. 🙂
Kudos to your daughter for being aware and wanting to help others. She is indeed a hero. My son when he was in his teens went outside to put the dogs out and heard the neighbors fire alarm going off. He ran in the house and told us to call 911 because of this and he ended up saving the neighbors dog. The man was at work and he had only had smoke damage do to the fire. Thanks for sharing.
oh yes you should be a proud momma. I would be too. that bus driver was very lucky that your daughter was able to help her . Good for her!
I am thankful that my daughter was there at the right moment.
Your son was a hero too. If he wouldn't have heard the dog barking and acting quickly, the family would have potentially lost everything. Kudos to you too. 🙂