Vertigo

Rather that focus on how stupid I was for taking that trail off the highway down the slope and falling when it became too steep, unable to climb back up…  Rather than focusing on my attempt to go down to the bottom after my fall and getting stuck on that volcanic ledge high above the crashing surf where my fear of heights set in so I almost became senseless with fear (some would argue I was senseless for getting into that situation to begin with), I prefer to focus on my rescue and the kindness of a complete stranger who came to my aid.  I sure felt stupid waving my arms and yelling “HELP!  Please HELP me!” at the top of my lungs.  Instead, I’ll think of Terry’s kind voice saying “Take your time.  There is no rush.”  This teenager telling a woman who is probably older than his mother “You can do it.  Just step here.  Hold on to the rocks.  That’s it.”  Thank God for Terry.