A few years ago I was visiting with Sean at Pete and Cathy's house. Sean was going through a difficult time. I asked Sean if he wanted to join me for a surf. He looked at me like I was nuts, b/c the surf didn't look so hot. I mentioned the tide would be dropping, and we might get lucky. Sean agreed to go... probably still thinking it was a silly idea. For the entire day I had been there Sean was not himself. Once we paddled out.... a new energy came out. Sean smiled and he was back. "At least we got these 2 footers all to ourselves", he cheered. The tide did drop, and we managed to have a good hour of fun. I have been thinking about that time I had with Sean a lot. Sean loved the ocean. It brought peace to his life. It brings peace to my mind knowing that is where he is.
I will miss surfing with Sean, but I look forward to the waves he will send out in front of Pete and Cathy's house. I will certainly be thinking of him everytime.
Joe