Most of us have one or two stories saved up about a treacherous journey undertaken during less-than-ideal conditions. But a 23-month-old boy from northeastern Pennsylvania now has a doozie of a yarn to spin when he gets older.

Bentley Gingerlowski was born with a congenital heart defect that, combined with a low platelet condition and internal bleeding, left his parents no other choice but to get him to a hospital in the midst of Tuesday’s blizzard.

To make that happen it took three snowplows, two National Guard Humvees, an ambulance, and state police troopers.

Modern medicine is frequently a marvel. But in this case it was good, old-fashioned cooperation and determination that should be raising eyebrows. The two hospitals in charge of Bentley’s care organized a team of plows — and the Pennsylvania National Guard, State Police and other emergency vehicles also pitched in to help escort Bentley throughout the 80 mile, three hour road trip to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville.

They conquered a snowstorm that dumped more than two feet of snow on their route to the hospital, leaving tractor trailers in ditches and cars abandoned along the roadside.

The most uplifting part of this story is that Bentley was reportedly resting comfortably after receiving blood platelets and a dose of steroids to stop the bleeding he was experiencing as a result of his conditions.

Bentley won’t get to go home just yet, his parents said. He’ll have to remain at the hospital while doctors perform additional tests. But Nicole Gingerlowski said that hasn’t kept her son from expressing his sunny disposition.

“He’s a thriving, laughing, giggling, happy child,” she told The Associated Press. “Nothing brings this kid down.”

We all should take a page from Bentley’s book: revel in the time we have with friends and loved ones, and remember to be thankful for those who go the extra mile to help keep us healthy and happy.

The Gingerlowski family’s journey proves that Pennsylvania doesn’t lack for people of that caliber.