Superhero

She might kill me for mentioning it, but it's worth the risk. My mother-in-law, Sandra, is a super hero. Late Monday afternoon, she saved someone's life - literally. I don't have all the details, but here's the skinny:

2 elementary aged boys are goofing off on Lake Lanier. Decide to float out to an island on some rickety flotation device.
(Keep in mind we are in the middle of February.)
Wind picks up.
They fall in.
She sees it, grabs her cell phone and runs down to the dock.
Grabs two life vests and plops herself on a raft.
Paddles out to where they are.
One is under water, turning blue.
Grabs him, manages to pull him up on the raft, and swims over to the shore.

According to paramedics, it was close. Too much more time in the frigid water and it would not have been a happy ending.

Everyone is OK. She's a superhero.

This very awesome event reminded me of how thankful I am for people like Sandra. I have parents and in-laws and brothers and extended family and in-town friends and out-of-town friends THAT ARE THERE FOR US, always. They have supported us along this crazy journey known as life - through multiple moves and four children within 8 years of marriage. And people like Sandra are so vitally important. They often serve quietly. You won't see them on a stage anywhere. But when they are needed most...when chaos strikes...when you need help - they are right there ready to spring in to action b/c they've been watching and caring the whole time.

Thank God that this particular event had a happy ending. Way to go mom-in-law!

(Does this get me any free babysitting? Can you come over Saturday night? Ha.)