媽媽的“守護天使”

江蘇 陳李霞

Gavin Keeney now is 10 years old.Two years ago,the Oklahoma child noticed that his mom,Lori Keeney,was choking.He immediately attempted the Heimlich maneuver(海姆立克急救法)and,when it didn't work,he called 911.He saved her life at last,receiving an award for his bravery from the Kingston Police Department.Now,he's got yet another hero award to add to his collection!

Gavin and Lori were at home when they decided to swim in the pool.When Gavin climbed out of the pool to dry off on the deck,suddenly,Lori started to have a seizure(抽搐).Lori has a history of seizures.She was terrified and she quickly began to sink.That's when her little hero burst into action!

Gavin describes hearing a splash and seeing his mother“sinking in the pool”.He admits he was scared,but that didn't stop him from diving into the pool and grabbing his mother.Being careful to keep her head above water,he swam over to the ladder and held her there until his grandfather rushed over to help.

“I'm okay.I took in just a little water before Gavin got me,”Lori says.“I can't believe I just said that.I can believe what I saw in Gavin,my little hero.I just can't believe he had to do it and that's what breaks my heart.”

Now that Gavin has saved her life twice and received two separate awards for his bravery,Lori is more convinced than ever that her son is her“guardian angel”!

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