Last night I went to receive my CPR/ First Aid certification because it is required to become a foster/adoptive parent. The instructor started the class asking all of us to tell the group our names and the reason that we were taking the class. Not one of us said that we were doing it just because we felt it was a good thing to do. This really bothered me, though I wasn't sure at first why. As I sat mulling it over during the class and then again this morning when I was washing dishes it occurred to me that this is a small example of a common problem with the society that we live in. Why do we always shy away from getting involved? I've come up with a few reasons but that's not the point of this entry. I stand on my soap box to admonish those less selfish/ more socially aware than me to consider CPR/First Aid as a way to reach out to humanity in a proactive/ preventative way. Wouldn't it be great if we could assume that wherever we were, there were individuals who were willing and able to help us or our children right away if something awful happened? I think so.
I got cpr certified in highschool, but I forgot the steps. I have been wanting to learn again so that I can use it if it is ever needed. I think about how devistated I would feel if I ever needed it and didn't know how!!!! Thanks for the reminder, I am going to learn again!
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me. I think I'm going to find out about how to become certified myself. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is something more people should do just because. I'll have to look into it.
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