I was only in water up to my shins when I turned around and a giant wave nailed me from out of nowhere. It knocked me right of my feet, tossed me around like a rag doll and forced my face to the sand under the water. One minute I was enjoying the sunshine and the next minute I was fighting to protect my head and come up for air.Shore break waves are brutal and can be lethal. They break in very shallow water and look innocent enough until it’s right on top of you. Since there is no way to grip the sand it knocks your feet out from under you and for those few precious moments it takes over your life.Shore break waves are a lot like our problems. They start out small or even invisible. The next thing you know you’re desperately fighting for your life and wondering if you’re ever
