Have you ever had a moment where your life flashed before your eyes. A moment when your not sure you’ll make it out alive. Where all you can think about is all the things you should’ve done but didnt. Well it happened to me 3 days ago.
My family and I decided it would be fun to take a trip to hawaii before I leave for my mission. I would arrive on a saturday leave on a Tuesday and get back about a week before I leave for the world race. I thought it would be fun so I agreed to going.
My whole family does not enjoy going in the water. I’m the only one that loves it. On Sunday morning we decided to go to the beach. At one point my sisters and I were in the water. I’m not sure why but at the time I was looking at the shore. When I turned back around to say something to my sister all I saw was a huge wave pick her up and drag her under. All I had time to do was take a deep breath and pray that I wouldn’t get pulled under.
I dont remember much of what happened after I got pulled under. When your under you dont know which way is up. You just pray that you’ll make it to the surface before you run out of air. I do remember hitting my head on the sea floor. Shortly after I realized I was running out of air. I had no idea how far off the shore I was. Had no idea if there would be another wave to knock me back under.
I said a quick prayer and pushed off the ground as hard as I could. Luckily for me I was still in the same general area. No injuries besides a slight headache. I quickly found my sisters who were also fine
When you go through an experience like this it changes you. I had a whole new perspective on life. I can confidently say that I am meant to go on the world race. As long as you have God on your side you will be safe. He has a plan for your life you just have to trust him. I felt him more in that moment then ever before. I could feel his arms pulling me out of the water telling me I would be okay.
