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Horror Unfolded Before Her Very Eyes

As a career Coast Guard Officer, I am big on boating safety. Boating accidents can be just as grisly and fatal as automobile accidents and those who sail or motor should be as prepared and experienced to drive their boat as they are their automobile.

A good example of this is what happened to the husband of a woman who worked with me in Honolulu. Gerri's husband had taken their two grandchildren, ages two and five, out in their motorboat at a protected lagoon on Oahu. As grandma stood on the shore, grandpa and grandkids would go zooming by. Each time they did Gerri would wave and throw kisses to them.

After a few passes, grandpa turned the boat into the channel that led to the open sea. There were several swells coming into the lagoon, most likely from a passing vessel, and he no doubt wanted to give the grandkids a thrill riding up and down the swells. As the boat powered over one of the swells, it took a hard jolt from a second wave and to Gerri's horror, the impact knocked her husband out of the boat.

She was mortified. The boat was heading out the channel, her husband was in the water far behind the boat and her two young grandchildren were alone onboard. If the boat veered to either side of the channel, it would crash into the rock jetties and undoubtedly disintegrate at the speed it was going. If it continued on to the open ocean, it would run into breaking waves must larger than the swells it was now navigating through and surely be capsized

She screamed, but there was no one to hear her or to help. She did not know what to do. All she could do was watch in horror as her grandchildren headed toward almost certain death.

All of a sudden, miraculously, the boat slowed. Then it turned completely around and sped up again. Soon it was alongside her husband and it slowed again. She watched as her husband climbed onboard, took the helm and headed the boat back to shore.

When her husband finally got back to shore, she learned that he had previously taught his five year old grandson how to operate the boat. When grandpa fell in, he simply took over the controls and retrieved him using the skills grandpa had taught him.

This is a true story with a very happy ending thanks to the sea-worthy responsibility of one individual. This and other stories are repeated too many times with less than happy results. Take time to ensure every person onboard knows how to operate the vessel, even the youngsters. It might just save a life.

About the Author

The author is a retired Coast Guard Officer with over 32 years of service. He is also a Baptist Preacher and Bible Teacher. He helps those grieving the loss of a pet to understand the Biblical evidence that proves they live on. His most popular book, "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" delivers hope and comfort to the reader in a very gentle, yet convincing way. Visit at http://www.coldnosesbook.com for more information and tips.

Peppa Pig Grandpa Pig's Train. $20.42 This colourful chunky wooden toy features many pieces so you can build up Grandpa Pig's train.Includes train and 2 carriages.Use the string to pull the train along and take Peppa and her family on an adventure.General information:For ages 3 years and over.WARNING(S):Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

The Yellow Train $3.95 Theo and his grandpa take a nostalgic train ride through time.

Grandpa's Mandolin $14.99 Track Listing: 1. I've Waited as Long as I Can, 2. Count Every Tear Drop I Cry, 3. Heaven Seemed So Near, 4. Walkin', Runnin', Flyin', 5. My Heart Can't Stop Loving You, 6. Steel Guitar Rag, 7. Dixie Train, 8. I Cant' Stay Here Anymore, 9. Someday You'll Call My Name, 10. Little Black Train, 11. Silence and Pain, 12. Grandpa's Mandolin

Grandpa $9.99 Karen Tribett Grandpa - Art Print

Grandpa's Helper Model Trains Grandpa Infant Bodysuit by CafePress $18.5 If your grandchildren love to help you with your model train, here's a cute Grandpa's Helper t-shirt for them. Grandpa Infant Bodysuit Babies love creepin', crawlin' and sleepin' in our super comfy, 100% cotton jersey knit Infant Creeper. Infant clothes shouldn't be hard to change, so our three-snap bottom helps ease those nasty diaper changes. Great baby stuff for your special little o

Just Grandpa and Me (Paperback) $8.21 A child describes the fun he and his grandfather have riding the train to the city, shopping for a new suit, going to a movie, eating at a restaurant, and riding home on the train

Train $10 Train

This Train $14.29 This Train

The Train $8.99 The Train

Tully Train $7.57 " Tully Train " is a brightly illustrated title in Barron's " Fast Forward " books for toddlers. The bright color illustrations on the first of the book's three two-page spreads unfolds to display moving parts. " Tully Train " actually moves, as it steams out from a railroad tunnel.

Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm $12.32 When they are trapped in an elevated train during the Great Blizzard of 1888, Anna and her grandfather fear they may never get home. Color illustrations accompany the text.

Grandpa Sweety $10 Grandpa Sweety

Daron Worldwide Trading HE520201 Herpa Ice Train Station - 3 Parts 1/500 $25.2 This set contains the components for a three-part train station building including the platform. Herpa Ice Train Station - 3 Parts 1/500. Scale 1/500.

Daron Worldwide Trading HE520201 Herpa Ice Train Station 3 Parts 1/500 $31.2 This set contains the components for a threepart train station building including the platform. Herpa Ice Train Station 3 Parts 1/500. Scale 1/500.

Downtown Train $11.99 Track Listing: 1. Stay With Me, 2. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), 3. Killing of Georgie, The (Parts 1 and 2), 4. Passion, 5. Young Turks, 6. Infatuation, 7. People Get Ready, 8. Forever Young, 9. My Heart Can't Tell You No, 10. I Don't Want to Talk About It, 11. This Old Heart of Mine, 12. Downtown Train

Push Train Set $1000 A LEGO® Education classic, this train set introduces your students to the world of train transportation and moving parts. The track can be configured many different ways to create a variety of settings to spark imaginations. For ages 2+.

The Christmas Train $7.98 Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington to LA in time for Christmas. Forced to take the train across the country because of a slight misunderstanding' at airport security, he begins a journey of self-discovery and rude awakenings, mysterious goings-on and thrilling adventures, screwball escapades and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, where he will rediscover people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. In equal parts hilarious, poignant, suspenseful and thrilling, The Christmas Train is a delightful journey filled with memorable characters who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischief . . . Part detective story, part disaster movie, part romance, this is a brilliant, heart-warming holiday tale.

Drive Train Kit by Prothane $123.99 1987-95 YJ Wrangler;Red;Motor mounts;Transmission mount

Crazy Train $35 By Osbourne/Rhoads/Daisley. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Score & Parts. Discovery Jazz. Grade 1-2. Published by Cherry Lane Music

Grandpa's Cottage $49.99 Grandpa's Cottage - Giclee Print

To Grandpa, Duckling $49.99 To Grandpa, Duckling - Giclee Print