As I felt the sickening sweep of the descent, I had instinctively tightened my hold upon the barrel, and closed my eyes. For some seconds I dared not open them --while I expected instant destruction, and wondered that I was not already in my death-struggles with the water. But moment after moment elapsed. I still lived. The sense of falling had ceased; and the motion of the vessel seemed much as it had been before while in the belt of foam, with the exception that she now lay more along. I took courage and looked once again upon the scene.
Courtney, this girl I could honestly say I couldn't live without. She has been there for me through alot of s**t, and I for her. She and I have so much in common that I believe we are kindred spirits. I love you Courtney!!! <3