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| Lexie - 8th Grade |
“I can do this,” thought Ashley as she
watched the waves keep perfect rhythm, lapping the shore and then retreating.
She made a decision before she left home that she was going to surf. She
thought it would be cool to say that she surfed before she started 8th
grade the next month. Her dad and older brother had some experience surfing so
Ashley wanted to get a few tips from them to have the best experience.
When
her family finally made their way to the beach, Ashley grabbed a surfboard and
bolted straight for the water. The waves carried her away from the shore. “I WILL catch this wave!”Ashley tried
standing up as the massive wave approached her. Splash! She realized she was
under water and started struggling. It seemed like the wave was pushing her
deeper and deeper under the surface. After being swallowed by the ocean, Ashley
was surrounded by total darkness. Finally, the waved rolled by, leaving her
choking and treading water. Her heart was pounding rapidly. She was making her
way back to the beach, when her brother called her.
He told Ashley she had been caught
in the impact zone, which is why it was difficult for her to reach the surface
of the water. Ashley knew she could have drowned. She silently prayed, thanking God for saving
her life.
Every day, for the rest of the trip,
Ashley tried surfing. She got her feet firmly planted on the board and traveled
a short way before she fell off. Her victory was short lived, but she didn’t
give up. “I’m glad I didn’t let my huge
fall keep me from trying to surf again. I would have missed out on the most
amazing experience of my life.” With that thought, Ashley started paddling
towards the next wave.
Short Story
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