“Just Trying to Remember What I’m Supposed To Do”: Thanksgiving Miracle Unfolds as California Cheerleader Turns Hero Rescuing Toddler From Drowning

If you think cheerleaders are only a part of sports entertainment, think again! For they can save your life this Thanksgiving! Yes, as surprising as it might sound, the miraculous recovery of an infant from the jaws of death was triggered by a California cheerleader. When this girl saw the baby floating in the pool, she did not hesitate to jump in and take the plunge. With the family’s Thanksgiving celebrations in jeopardy, the cheerleader was determined to make everything right by giving back to the family their smiling, mischievous, and most importantly, healthy toddler. 

Unfortunately, after the baby was brought out of the water, there were no signs of life as she lay still. The family panicked, in anticipation of the gruesome fate that awaited. However, God sent a savior- the 15-year-old California cheerleader. How did she manage to pull off the miracle? 

Cheerleader gifts toddler a new life

November 23 is a day for celebration for all Americans. It is on this day that people go out or spend some quality time with their family. For the Atkinson family, too, it was no different. The house had a jovial atmosphere, with the smell of delicious Thanksgiving breakfast threatening to stimulate the hunger hormones prematurely. Amidst this festive atmosphere, Maxine, a 3-year-old toddler, decided to go out on an adventure. Alone! 

The moment it was realized that the baby was missing, the family went into a frenzy and started searching for her. However, the entire scenario took a morose turn as Maxine’s uncle was gutted to break the news of having found her floating face down in the pool. This is where today’s hero, fifteen-year-old Madison Atkinson, emerged. She wasted no time and swiftly took the baby out of the water and started doing compressions. After some time, Madison performed CPR, which she had learned during one of her lessons in school. 

This worked like magic as the baby slowly opened her eyes and, much to the joy of the family, started breathing on her own. The latest updates stated that Maxine has fully recovered and is out of danger. Such a miracle made the family extremely thankful and proud of Madison. 

A new kind of Thanksgiving for the Atkinson family 

As the little baby went on with her usual adventures around the house, the family expressed their heartfelt thanks to Madison. Kirsten Atkinson, Maxine’s mother, stated that she was very proud of Madison. Madison, however was unfazed as she thought it was her duty to save her sister. The captain of the cheerleading team of her varsity high school explained, “I was just trying to remember what I’m supposed to do…I was just, like, let’s get this baby alive — no one else knew CPR.” 

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Kirsten reflected that they had learned a new Thanksgiving lesson. It was the age-old tradition of being thankful for each of our lives as it is very much unpredictable what’s to come next. As the heroics of Madison Atkinson restored parity, the family can now go back to cherish the breakfast delicacies, which although a little late now, but can be devoured thankfully as Brunch. 

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