Childhood Escape

December 1, 2017 ~ Melanie Gabrell ~ 11 Comments

A photo can capture a million things, but as many as you see in this photo I see more. Where you see beautiful landscape, I see summer days as a child. I see one of the most beautiful, serene places I have ever seen. But more than that, I see memories flash by my eyes … Continue reading Childhood Escape

The Deep End

November 26, 2017December 3, 2017 ~ Melanie Gabrell ~ 10 Comments

My teammate dived off the block into the water. I jumped up and down a few times in a meager attempt to shake the nerves before climbing up the block myself. It didn't work. I watched and waited for what felt like hours. In reality, she only swam 4 laps, but it was agonizing! The … Continue reading The Deep End