A parent's love has no limits. While some parents will go to any lengths to
protect their offspring, Oklahoman mother Lori Keeney once asked her son to
walk to the edge of the planet in order to save her. Something went horribly
wrong while Keeney and her son Gavin were having a lovely morning in their
backyard pool.
Gavin sensed his mother wasn't feeling well when he briefly emerged from
the water. Gavin sensed something was awry when he heard splashing when he
was outside on the porch. When he got to the bottom of the pool, he saw his
mother floating there. To save his mother, Gavin dove into the swimming
pool. He managed to raise her up and maintain her head above water until
help arrived. While waiting for his grandfather to arrive and assist, the
son took his mother to the pool ladder.
He finally won a lifetime award for his bravery after saving his mother.
GAVIN received an award from the Kingston Police Department for his courage.
But in the end, Gavin saved his mother's life by acting out of love and
instinct. According to Keeney, her kid is not only her hero but also the
love of her life. In an interview with Good Morning America, Keeney
acknowledged that she has epilepsy and has seizures. Keeney is unsure if she
would have survived her seizure in the water if her son hadn't been present.
While acknowledging his fear, Gavin said he was certain he had to save his
mother.
The entire harrowing experience was documented on the home security system
owned by the Keeney family. During the August 2022 GMA interview, Keeney
mentioned that she was spending a wonderful morning outside with her kid.
She disclosed that she had experienced a seizure just after her kid had
exited the swimming pool. "I had a seizure right after (Gavin) got out of
the pool," Keeney claimed. She went on, "It scared me more than I've ever
been scared."
Gavin realized there was a problem with his mother in the pool as he was
standing on the porch. Reacting quickly, he saw that his mother was "sinking
in the pool." Despite acting based just on instinct, the brave son
acknowledged that he was afraid. The son said, "I was scared a little bit."
But many noted that Gavin was able to transform his dread into bravery. The
Oklahoma police force was also moved to commend Gavin for his bravery. Gavin
received an honor for his courageous and heroic deeds from the Kingston
Police Department after saving his own mother.
Following the horrific event, Keeney revealed that Gavin is not only her
son but also her greatest hero. "He truly is my hero," the delighted mother
said. Keeney didn't stop there, though. She continued by saying that she
thought Gavin was watching out for her. However, I genuinely believe that he
is also my guardian angel. After one's life is saved, the mother and son
will have a deeper relationship than before.