A Big Umbrella Saved My Life

The scariest moment in my life was when I was almost drowned a river when I was 5 years old. I didn’t remember everything of that moment, but I could remember clearly how dangerous that situation was.

A gale was blowing outside. The windowpanes were blown out by the blast. It looked so scary outside. Suddenly, my sister, who was 4 years older than me, started to cry and said that she had a toothache. We lived in small town where there wasn’t any dental hospital near my house. We were supposed to go to the dental hospital which was located cross the river. There was a narrow and old bridge which was made of wood. We needed to pass the bridge. My mom carried my sister on her back and I followed them as I used a big umbrella. The wind was blowing hard when we crossed the wood bridge. I couldn’t stand, I couldn’t move at all. Finally, I fell into the river. When I fell into the river, I got a ride on the umbrella fortunately. It was possible, for I was a girl who was light as a feather. Of course, I am not light any more. A few minutes later, my daddy’s friend saw me as I was swept by the river. In spite of huge water, he swum and rescued me. He saved a young girl’s life.

My family used to talk about that, and we still thank the brave man and the big umbrella. I appreciate that I can live with my family and friends. I hope that the scariest moment in my life was the last moment. I don’t want to experience that again.