6 Year-Old Takes Wheel, Save Dad's Life

Another day, another courageous kid highlighted in Sublime Goodness! What's also eerie to me is it was only a month ago that I posted about an 8 year-old girl who took the wheel and saved herself and her grandmother. Here is Tustin's story from last week:

Philip Mains of North Platte, Neb., is usually able to control his diabetes. But while driving recently with his two young sons in his Chevy Avalanche, Mains’ blood-sugar level suddenly dropped, plunging him into unconsciousness. His 6-year-old, Tustin, immediately took the wheel and safely steered the vehicle, which was traveling at about 15 mph, until a police officer chased it down and threw the car into park. “I saw my dad fall asleep,” said Tustin, “and I climbed over the seat and got on my dad’s lap.” His dad is doing fine. (from the Week)

> Read more about the events here in the North Platte Telegraph

It should also be noted that "Tustin managed to do a pretty good job of driving the Avalanche. Phillip said there wasn't any significant damage to the vehicle and it appeared the only damage was a scrape that occurred when Tustin brushed the side of the bridge after he turned the vehicle around."

Wow. Great job Tustin! Your father should be proud. What an amazing and inspiring child.