8-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Is a Hero After Saving Sister From House Fire
December 11, 2024
It was a day that could have ended in tragedy, but thanks to an eight-year-old with Down Syndrome, who is now a hero after saving his sister from a house fire, it did not end that way. Sometimes, the world tells us that people with disabilities can’t contribute much or that their lives don’t matter as much as others. But then we hear stories like Grayson’s and see how deeply wrong we can be.
Grayson is an 8-year-old with Down Syndrome. He didn’t know it, but God had given him the courage to do something incredible when his family needed it most. One afternoon, a fire broke out in their home. Chaos filled the air, and as the flames spread, it was Grayson’s cries to his older sister that helped save Ava’s life. He didn’t hesitate–he just started yelling, “Ava! Ava!” repeatedly. And it worked. Grayson’s voice reached his sister in time, who was upstairs in the house, giving her the time needed to escape the fire.
Grayson is The Hero After He Saves His Sister From the Fire
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Their mother said, "He kind of saved her life. He's our hero."
As they made their way to the backyard, the police made their way to the house. They tore through a neighbor’s fence with their bare hands to get to the kids. But thanks to Grayson getting himself and his sister to the backyard, the police officers got them safely away from the fire.
It’s easy to look at someone like Grayson and think they can't make a significant impact. But the truth is, Grayson proved that it’s not what we lack that matters. It’s how God uses us in the moments that count. People often overlook others with disabilities, thinking they might be weak or without a purpose. But God shows us how powerful His love and plans can be through people like Grayson.
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1 Corinthians 1:27 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”
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Sheriff deputies rescue two children from backyard of burning home.
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) December 2, 2024
On December 1 just before noon, Deputy McConnell and Deputy Calderon responded to a house fire in the 4800 block of S. Gibraltar Ln. in Centennial. When they arrived, they saw heavy smoke inside and outside the… pic.twitter.com/rAkQ739ufl
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Heather Riggleman is a believer, wife, mom, author, social media consultant, and full-time writer. She lives in Minden, Nebraska with her kids, high school sweetheart, and three cats who are her entourage around the homestead. She is a former award-winning journalist with over 2,000 articles published. She is full of grace and grit, raw honesty, and truly believes tacos can solve just about any situation. You can find her on GodUpdates, iBelieve, Crosswalk, Hello Darling, Focus On The Family, and in Brio Magazine. Connect with her at www.HeatherRiggleman.com or on Facebook.
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