Thanks to some quick thinking on the part of four-year-old Tony Sharpe, his mother Courtnay is alive and well after collapsing during a gall bladder attack.
Little Tony learned to call 911 from a book sent to him by his grandparents, so when his mom fell unconscious he immediately knew what to do—he called for an ambulance. Apparently the little dude was thinking so calmly and clearly that he was able to describe his apartment building for the paramedics. I haven't had the "911 talk" with my own four-year-old yet, but after reading about Tony Sharpe, we're going to have a sit-down later today.
Tony told the dispatcher:
"Mommy is sick. Mommy needs an ambulance. Mommy fell over. She is sleeping. Can you call the ambulance? When Daddy gets here, Daddy will see if there's something wrong with mommy."
Brave kid. I'd like to give him a hug and kiss right now! Oh, and the name of that book (cuz I know you want to know): It's Time to Call 911: What to do in an Emergency.
