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One who never think in Advance

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By suman mohanPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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Samantha had always been impulsive, living in the moment and not thinking too far ahead. She loved her husband and her two kids, but sometimes it felt like she was just along for the ride.

It was a beautiful day and Samantha had decided to take the kids to the river for a picnic. Her husband, Tim, had to work, but Samantha thought it would be fine for her to take the kids on her own. They arrived at the river and set up their picnic on a grassy area by the water's edge.

Terence, the youngest of the two children, was fascinated by the river. He loved watching the water flow and the fish swimming by. Samantha was busy chatting with some other parents, while Terence wandered off by himself, getting closer and closer to the water's edge.

Suddenly, Samantha heard a scream. She turned around and saw that Terence had fallen into the river. Without thinking, she ran towards the water, but she couldn't swim. Panic set in as she watched her little boy being swept away by the current.

People on the riverbank started to shout for help, but Samantha knew that time was running out. She had to do something, but she didn't know what.

Thankfully, a fisherman nearby had seen the whole thing happen. He grabbed his boat and raced out to where Terence was struggling in the water. The fisherman managed to pull Terence into his boat and brought him back to shore.

Samantha was beside herself with relief. She hugged Terence tightly and sobbed with gratitude to the fisherman who had saved her son. She realized how lucky they had been, and how quickly things could have gone the other way.

From that day on, Samantha made a promise to herself to always think ahead, to be prepared for the unexpected. She enrolled in a swimming class so that she would be able to handle situations like that in the future, and she started taking parenting classes to learn more about keeping her children safe.

Terence had no idea what had happened that day, but he could sense that something had changed in his mom. She was more attentive, more present, and more aware of the dangers that could be lurking around every corner.

The incident had a profound impact on Samantha, and it made her realize that she couldn't take her children's safety for granted. She knew that accidents could happen to anyone, but she also knew that she had to do everything in her power to keep her kids safe.

From that day on, Samantha never forgot the lesson that the fisherman had taught her. She was grateful for the second chance that he had given her, and she made sure to live each day with purpose and intention. She knew that life was too short to waste on impulsive decisions, and that she had a responsibility to protect her family at all costs.

Samantha's heart was racing as she held her son tightly, still in shock from what had just happened. As she looked around, she noticed that the other parents who were chatting with her were now gathered around her, offering words of support and encouragement.

One of them, a kind-looking woman, offered to take Samantha and her kids home. Samantha gratefully accepted, realizing that she was in no state to drive. As they made their way back to the car, Samantha couldn't help but replay the events of the day in her mind.

How had she been so careless? How had she not noticed that Terence was wandering off on his own? She felt guilty and ashamed, and knew that she had let her family down.

When they arrived home, Samantha put the kids to bed and collapsed on the couch. She couldn't stop thinking about what had happened, and she knew that she needed to do something to prevent it from happening again.

The next morning, Samantha woke up early and did some research. She found a swimming class that was offered at the local pool and signed up for it immediately. She knew that she needed to be able to swim if she was going to keep her kids safe around water.

The first day of the swimming class was nerve-wracking for Samantha. She had never been a confident swimmer, and she was embarrassed to be the only adult in a class full of children. But as the weeks went by, she found that she was actually enjoying the class. She was learning new skills and building her confidence in the water.

In addition to the swimming class, Samantha also signed up for some parenting classes. She wanted to learn more about child safety and how to prevent accidents from happening. She was surprised by how much she didn't know, and she felt grateful for the opportunity to learn.

As Samantha's knowledge and skills grew, she found that she was more present and attentive with her kids. She was always scanning their environment, looking for potential hazards and making sure that they were safe. She realized that keeping her kids safe wasn't just about being prepared for the unexpected, but also about being present in the moment and paying attention to what was happening around her.

Samantha also started to think more critically about her own impulsive tendencies. She realized that she had a tendency to jump into things without thinking them through, and that this could be dangerous for her and her family. She started to take a more measured approach to decision-making, weighing the risks and benefits before taking action.

Over time, Samantha's new habits and behaviors became second nature. She didn't even have to think about them anymore, they just came naturally to her. She felt more confident as a parent, and she knew that she was doing everything in her power to keep her family safe.

Looking back on that day at the river, Samantha knew that it had been a wake-up call for her. She had been reminded of the fragility of life, and of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. But she was also grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow from the experience. She knew that she was a better parent now than she had been before, and she was determined to continue learning and growing in the years to come.

As she watched her kids playing in the yard, Samantha felt a sense of peace and contentment. She knew that there were still risks and dangers out there, but she also knew that she was doing everything in her power to protect her family. And that was all she could ask for.

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About the Creator

suman mohan

Since my school days, I've been passionate about reading and writing. Fiction, Poetry, and Fanfiction are my go-to genres for creating stories.I also find joy in crafting movie reviews. My ultimate goal is to become a creative writer.

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  • HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)about a year ago

    Nice storyline ❤️

  • Vinil Nairabout a year ago

    Something new!

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