Hero on the Bridge

Today, I had planned to meet my friends at Viaduct Park in Brussels to hunt for some chocolate Easter Eggs. On the way there I was crossing a bridge when I saw a young women perched on the ledge. A baby carriage was next to her with an infant dozing inside. Luckily a francophone gentleman was there and he managed to talk her down from her state of desperation. She seemed like a very sweet woman who had simply fallen on hard times: "Je n'avais pas d'autre choix". We went for a walk with the lady and her child and I arranged for the police to come.

The experience really jolted me out of my safety zone. I have a lot to be thankful for. I live a very privileged life in total. After this experience I felt so much more aware of my surroundings- everything seemed brighter, sharper, clearer. I really do live a blessed life. And thanks to the gentleman who helped her, the hero on the bridge.

Niamh