Deep End, New Beginning
Fear of the water is real, but so is the feeling of awe and accomplishment the moment it fades and Don Sheppard has witnessed it many times.
In Florida, water is part of life. It’s in the pools, at the beach, in the springs and lakes and especially as the weather warms up, more people are drawn to it. But for plenty of adults, getting near the water still comes with fear, hesitation or the lingering effects of a bad experience years ago…