in the ocean

This morning I read her blog that said she almost died. The guy swimming out just a little bit further is dead now. I wondered then that if she died, how would I find out? For four years she was right across the room from me almost daily and now we are separated by much land and much water. I figured Tim would find out first but by that time it would have happened weeks ago. He would call me into his office and as calmly as possible he would break the news. I cried as he told me, even though the situation was only in my head. I am grateful she is alive. You too.