There are times when we don't reflect and examine our actions wisely.
This happened to me on my first swim of the season in Brittas Bay.
It was a wild and windy day with sunshine and wonderful waves inviting me in.
Would I? Dare I? I said I would and so I did.
Totally out of my comfort zone and yet with a love for the adventure of floating with the waves, I ventured in.
I would dip in, then quickly get out again. That was my wonderful plan!
Getting in was not so easy as I was knocked off my feet twice, then eventually
I gained a spot where I could swim and ride on the waves as they came towards me. How wonderful.
Now was time to get out as I could feel the pull of the waves taking me back
out to sea. I began to realize, this would not be easy.
I swam towards the shore as best I could, yet each time the waves pulled me back again. It became a battle and I realized it was time to shout for help.
'Help, help...' I swallowed a mouthful of seawater as I felt the urge to panic.
No, mustn't do that. 'Help, Oh God help me...'
What a wonderful feeling to feel the presence of another person, the Lifeguard!
'I'm putting my arm under yours and you can hold onto this.'
I held onto the orange object and with relief felt myself being pulled to shore.
Paul, my friend came and took hold of me on the other side.
I was almost out of the water, yet only felt safe when lying on dry sand.
Oh, thank God and thank all you wonderful people!
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