Matthew Bryce – a rescued surfer told his family he had ‘made himself at peace’ with not surviving after 32 hours adrift at sea, but – thankfully – of the crew of a Search & Rescue Helicopter, ‘these guys were the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen. I owe them my life.’ – BBC News
I’m filled with gratitude for rescuers and the rescued as Matthew tells of how he’d at first thought the crew had missed him, but hadn’t. And I am deeply moved by his account of watching the sunset over the sea, ‘because I was sure I would never see it again.’
Thank you, Matthew. Thank you for reminding me to be extra glad I’m alive and safe tonight. I am so glad you are – and something in me reaches out, as I’m sure it does from you, and from your loving family, towards any and all who feel – or know – they’re watching the western sky for the last time. Thank you for reminding me of the heroism of the world’s willing rescuers and medical teams, the courage of countless people who find themselves in extremis, and of what it means for humankind to be able to watch sunset. And sunrise. Keep well, Matthew.
wind in my wheels 🌱 
This gave me chills – and adds an additional ingredient to my eternal gratitude for this glorious life…xx
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Me too, Mimi. I hope you’re enjoying some Spring weather now, as we are xx
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I hope Matthew gets to see this. He cannot possibly know what effect it has on us. Chilling indeed but inspiring.
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