When Jaycee Berezowski was just four-years-old, her mother Jenine showed her how to use her cellphone in case there was an emergency and two years later, Jaycee saved her mom's life. Jenine had dental surgery on March 23 in Winnipeg and she was staying at a family's home just outside of Winnipeg.
All was going well for the two days, but things took a turn for the worst on March 26 when Jenine discovered that he was highly allergic to the medications she was prescribed, so much so that she collapsed on the bathroom floor and she couldn't talk or breathe and that's where Jaycee comes in.
Watching her mom in distress, Jaycee took her mom's phone and called 911. Being outside of the city, Jaycee had to walk outside so she could guide the paramedics to the home, which was a success. The paramedics arrived on the scene and Jenine was taken to the hospital and she has since returned to Dauphin in good spirits.
Jenine says she is so grateful for what her daughter was able to do.
"I couldn't believe how calm she was. It was so sudden that it all happened," said Berezowski. "Watching her face, she was so calm. She grabbed the phone and she knew exactly what to do."
The young hero received a teddy bear and a note from the paramedics, but the only thing that matters to her right now is that her mom is safe after the scary accident.
With the accident now in the past, Jenine believes it is a great idea for all parents to show their kids how to use the cellphone in the case of an emergency. When Jenine returned to teaching at Mackenzie Middle School on the Monday after spring break, she told all of her students what happened and she also taught them how to call 911.
"I reach out to parents now and I tell them how important it is to teach them," said Jenine. "When I taught her when she was four, I never thought she would ever have to do it, but sure enough she ended up saving my life."
Jaycee now walks around the house with the doctor doll that her mom bought her and the doll that she got from the paramedics. She also took the doll to school so she could share everything with her classmates.
"She's so proud of herself, she walks around with her head held high as she should," offered Jenine.
(The note Jaycee got from the paramedics and the teddy bear)
And while she may only be six-years-old, Jaycee has big dreams. When she grows up, her goal is to be a veterinarian.
"I was strong under pressure when I needed to call the paramedics and that's one of the reasons I want to be one," ended Jaycee. "I also love animals and I love how veterinarians give animals the best chance to live their best life when something happens."
