the day I saved a kid's life.
not kidding.

I used to be a surflifesaver. I was out on Board Patrol (where you're out on a massive knee board about 10ft long) and I noticed a kid "climbing the ladder". I paddled over to him and nearly didn't make it in time. There are many details I'm not going into.
I quit being a lifesaver that afternoon. It was one of the most horrible things I've ever had to do - but at the same time - I'm really proud of it.

So yes. When I'm feeling shit - I think about that - and I get a little glow of pride.
(Poppet some assembly required., Thu 14 May 2009, 8:14, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

That's a great story
and I'm not surprised you chose to drop the surfsaving piece afterwards. Kudos to the Vampyrecat!
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Thu 14 May 2009, 8:53, Reply)

Props to you!
My wife's an ex-Lifeguard, done something similar - she gets all smiley when I remind her that there's someone alive who wouldn't be if she hadn't intervened!
(Apathyman Prepare to be underwhelmed..., Thu 14 May 2009, 10:47, Reply)