Narrative Essay About Swimming

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Have you ever had a moment in time that seems like minutes or hours even though it was only a few seconds? Have you ever seen everything before you play it out in slow motion, where you are aware of everything around you, yet not knowing what was going on? I have, and as I look back on it, I feel very blessed and protected. On August 5, 11, I decided to take a little swim I decided to dive into the pool and almost drowned. I still can remember it like yesterday. This incident almost cost me my life. It all started when I was in the lazy river with my siblings we were having so much fun, the cool water was hitting our skin and we did want to get out. My parent told me to watch over them as they went to the store to get my little brother some diapers for the pool. So I said yeah…show more content…
The line got shorter and shorter; there were at least 4 to 3 people in front of me. My heart started to pound and I was like maybe it just the fear of height, and I kept telling myself that it going to be ok. Once it got to the person in front of me I watched him jumped off. And I started to climb the latter. Once I reach the top of the board I heard this voice telling me that I can go back and that I won't have to jump. But I ignored my conscious I started to think of what trick should I do. I took two steps and jumped off and that was when I thought I was going to die. I hit the water and thinking I could touch the ground but I couldn't so I started to panic and I remembered mentally praying that would help me. I tried to open my eyes to see if I could find the wall but then I felt this huge pressure hit my head. So I started to wave my hand hoping someone sees me. A few seconds later I felt someone grabbing my hand and putting me on a board. And I knew I was ok. I turned around to find my sister with another lifeguard she seemed ok. I turned to my left to find my brother laughing at us. The lifeguard

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