When I was a child (about 7 years) I nearly drowned at a public swimming pool full of people. My family was there including my mother, smiling at me from all of 5 feet away.

After I ran out of air and strength... it was actually my (then 9 year old) brother who saved me.

As a child I was simply infuriated with my mother, that she would sit there smiling acting like everything was okay while I was fighting for my life. I guess I know why now.

Thanks for this article -- it won't be forgotten.