As I was driving into Santa Monica today, I took a route less travelled not knowing it would bring assistance to another. As I drove through a busy intersection, I witnessed a older lady fall on the corner and do a face plant. She could not get up. My first instinct was to pull over and assist. As I attempted to pull over, another car aggressively did the same and the woman passenger got out and ran to assist. At the moment I felt this was not enough even though I continued to drive away something stopped me and I hung a U-turn and proceeded back to assist. By the time I arrived there was great confusion as others on their cell phones were calling the Paramedics and causing other confusions. I stepped in and held her by the shoulders and asked her name. It was Susanne. After a few more questions I noticed she was a little disoriented and starting to progress with mental issues that can arise at her age. As the paramedics arrived we watched others intervene with them before they could get to her to tell there story and offer suggestions. Fortunately, the professional training they have allowed them to get her quickly. By the time they were done she was OK and wanting to move on. I asked her if I could give her a ride to her destination and as I did it started to rain so this helped her with her answer of yes. The tall Paramedic assisted her to my car and carefully placed her in. He looked at me and said how nice it was to volunteer this. I handed him by business card showing who I was and if they wanted it for record. He smiled and said it was not needed You look like a good person to me he said with a smile. We exchanged smiles and I went over to the driver side and proceeded to start the car. As soon as I did she broke down and cried. She told me her husband passed away in July and she is dreading December without him. My heart felt so much compassion for her all I could do was put my arm around her and listen. After a few moments we realized we shared similar losses and how the Holidays will not really be the same. I assured her in time, all that will be remembered is the happy times she shared with him. She had her doubts though a glimmer of hope was in her eyes. We talked about our children and life as I drove. By the time we reached her destination she laughed a few times as I did and we started to feel better. I suggested she call her children and she said she would. I noticed the separation and Isolation she was feeling from life and because she fell this was no longer the case. People came forth to assist, she received a warm drive home, a hug and a little laughter to help her bruises in body and heart feel a bit better. I am starting to remember what brings me joy...
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:24:53 +0000
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