Sneaker Waves
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 I recently read a story online about a couple and their son on the west coast that were swept away by “sneaker” waves while trying to save their dog from the waves. I had never heard of “sneaker” waves before, but when I read the description of them, it struck me how much like grief they are. When I am at the beach I enjoy walking along the edge of where the waves break on the beach. Sneaker waves are huge waves that come seemingly out of nowhere and engulf and swallow anything in its path. The beach on which this family was walking had warnings posted about sneaker waves and not to walk too close to where the waves break on shore due to the danger of being caught off guard and swept out to sea. I see grief very much as walking along the edge of where the waves break onto the beach, with the ...



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