Overcoming Trouble

          Ever have a friend that would give his life for yours? I can say I did. I was fortunate to have great friends by my side throughout my youth. At the age of eleven, my best friend Andres, and I decided to go swimming in a nearby lake. We made our way to the designated swimming area but quickly grew bored of the waist-high waters. In an effort to challenge ourselves we agreed to swim to the other side of the lake. I swam about forty feet from the shoreline when I came to the realization that my life was in danger. Unable to swallow my ego anymore, I yelled towards my friend in panic, "What if i don't make it to the other side?" He responded with a smile I could never forget and yelled back, "Don't worry, I won’t let that happen to you, and swim on your back. It's easier." I switched my swimming position and felt immediate relief. Eventually I made it to the other side of the lake unharmed. I am forever grateful for Andres and how he helped me get through this troublesome situation.