My adoptive mother saved me. I remember just briefly seeing her running into the water as I resurfaced inexplicably. She was a heavy set woman and always wore big skirts. I remember seeing the skirt billowing out around her as she ran into the water toward me as everything went black receding back down under. I awoke on the beach on my stomach as someone was pushing on my back to cough up water. I was perfectly fine after that and wanted to go right back in sans any fear of the ocean. She wouldn't allow this adn was beach bound the rest of the day. I have nothing but love for the ocean and swimming in it. Once one has that experience, there is an unspoken knowing that nothing can harm you. It is a safe sanctuary, the true womb of earth that takes you back enveloping you in love and protection...