As the name implies,Thanksgivingis a day to be thankful. And when it comes to things that people are grateful for, it’d be very challenging to find something greater than having your life saved, especially if that happens right before this celebration.
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A postal worker, Jaylen Lockhart, was driving along his route when he noticed a stranger, Guy Miller, collapse on the sidewalk
In Aurora, Illinois, November 16th started out like any other regular Saturday. The postalworker, Jaylen Lockhart, was driving around his route, delivering mail, when his path crossed with Guy Miller, an elderly man, going about his routine and walking his dog.
The men had no idea who the other was, so they paid no attention, continuing with what they were doing. But as Jaylen passed Guy, he took a glance at the rearview mirror and noticed that the man had suddenly collapsed on the ground.
Jaylen immediately stopped the car and rushed to help, saving Guy, who, feeling incredibly grateful, later invited the other man over for Thanksgiving
Jaylen’s and Guy’s families ended up not only sharing a wholesome dinner but also attending a ceremony in which the hero’s birthday was declared Jaylen Lockhart Day
Feeling incredibly grateful, the Millers invited Jaylen and his family tocelebrateThanksgiving together, which they were happy to accept. This led to a wholesome celebration between 2 families, creating an unexpected yet very welcome bond that will most likely last a lifetime. “We are family now, and for that, I will forever be grateful,” the guy shared with theCity of Aurora Government.
Image credits:Jaylen Lockhart / Facebook
Emergency situations are as serious as they come, and it’s very easy to lose your cool and spiral into uncontrollable panic. However, doing something like that not only doesn’t help anyone but can also significantly worsen the situation. That’s why it’s important to learn to stay calm, no matter what life throws at you.
According to Brody Danielson ofReadywise, doing so is relatively simple as long as you know what you’re doing. That’s why it all starts with getting yourselfeducated, like learning basic first aid, acquiring some survival skills, and even downloading a few helpful apps. If you feel a little more familiar with something, it naturally becomes less scary.
When attempting to reach a certain goal in an emergency, focus on it and nothing else. Whether it’s getting people out of a burning building, performing CPR, or calling 911, it’s 1 task at a time.
Practice and learn to adapt to unexpected situations so you don’t get thrown off when something goes wrong. This may also include learning to be a bit bold where it’s needed and not being afraid to break a few rules when a situation truly calls for it.
And last but not least, take care of yourself. A healthy body and mind is something to strive for regardless of where you find yourself, but in emergency situations, being able to perform at the highest capacity while not giving in to stress and anxiety is extremely important. This also includes adding a few breathing exercises to your repertoire, which can help in times of need.
In the end, we can never be completely prepared for anything, but something is always more than nothing. After all, if Jaylen had fallen into panic and couldn’t have helped Guy, the Thanksgiving dinner would’ve probably been much sadder for both families.
The commenters were very proud of Jaylen and happy with the story’s outcome
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