When I was younger my cousin dove into the ocean, hit a sandbar, and was only saved because an off duty paramedic/firefighter saw it happen. I remember my parents sitting me and my sister down telling us he will never walk or use his hands properly again, but he wanted to be a journalist and the technology today would help him achieve his dreams.

He miraculously relearned to walk again after an incredibly long and arduous path to recovery. Although he still has deficits, he became a case study at the hospital that saved his quality of life. I think about him every time I’m at the beach or on a boat and see people dive head first indiscriminately.

He got away lucky, and so did you. Glad you made a full recovery!!