We went to a family party tonight, and Mari got to have fun in the pool. She loves water, so she had a great time playing on the steps that go down into the deeper parts of the pool. We sat right next to the steps while she played. Every now and then, she would give us the look that said, “look what I’m doing…you’d better come stop me!” and she would act like she was going step down into the deeper part. We showed her that it was too deep, and she seemed to understand that she wasn’t supposed to step down there. However, I’m afraid that my daughter inherited the dare-devil inside of me. When I looked over to check on her, her head was under the water and she was doing a face-down doggie paddle over the deep step. With one quick motion, I stepped into the pool and brought her up. I did that all without thinking and without panicking. As I look back on that moment, I realized that something else took over me. I didn’t freak out; I calmly stepped into the pool as I was fully clothed and shoed and picked up my baby. Only after it happened did I start to think: I have my shoes on; wet clothes are really uncomfortable; she could have drowned. None of that went through my head. As I stood there with my clothes dripping wet, Aaron said that he would think of taking his shoes off and taking the things out of his pockets before jumping in (I know he wouldn’t do it, but those thing went through his head first). As I have thought about this short episode, I realized that women are blessed as mothers with the tools to keep their families safe. As I saw Mari struggling to get to the surface, I had something tell me in my heart, “She is going to be okay. You just have to pick her up.” It was as simple as that. Normally, I think I would freak out in a moment like that, but the Spirit whispered to my heart exactly what needed to be done instead of making me worry about what would happen. Focusing on the task at hand instead of the possible consequences made me calm.
Mari cried for a few seconds but was happy and ready to go back in the pool within a few minutes. I am starting her on swimming lessons this week.
7 comments:
That's a really neat story, and I enjoyed your insights into the situation. Glad that everyone is okay :)
Wow, way to stay calm. I was kinda worried while reading, but you acted really fast, which is great. I really like reading your posts because you have such great insight on things. I'm glad everyone is okay too.
Wow...I really liked how you wrote about this event. Mom's really do have that ability to keep it under wraps when they need to(and sometimes loose it after--haha). I'm glad everyone is okay.
That video was amazing...it actually reminded me of my dad. He was one of those parents who taught all of his daughters and son to swim at a very, very young age, and always had a gate with a chain and combination lock around the pool to keep it secure. I think I will defiantly follow in his footsteps.
PS...I think I would have totally freaked out, good job for keeping your cool.
I am glad she is okay! I have had to do that with my kids also. It is great that we can just react without thinking sometimes.
Number 1 and 2 watched the video as I checked it out. 1 got a bit worried with the baby fussing. When it ended, 2 wanted to see it again. Both liked it and are excited to get in the water themselves. Thanks for sharing.
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