"I’ve always had a bit of apprehension swimming in large bodies of water, like lakes or oceans. Especially if the water is dark and cold. I grew up in Hawaii, where there are many almost crystal-clear bays and the water is generally around 80 degrees, but even there, especially in the winter, the surf could rise and become extremely threatening. Finding out I spent half my childhood in the Aloha state, people sometimes ask me..."
John Bergsma. "Waves Can’t Drown God." The Sacred Page. June 19, 2021