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My Favorite Place- The Lake


When I was younger, I would visit the lake with my family. It was a way to get away from all responsibilities, technology, and the normal everyday life. Of course, when I was too young for responsibilities, it was just a way to have fun. I have always loved swimming, especially when the water was calm in the morning when no one was out on boats or jet skis. I learned to swim at a young age and ended up being a lifeguard during some of my college years.


The Lake
Something about the water has become my escape when life gets tough. In the fall, my grandfather got diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. One night it became too much for me to handle, someone who has been there for me throughout the summer took me to the lake late at night after work. With all of my normal everyday clothes, I dove into the water and swam as far as I could. It had been so long since I had the chance to go to the lake. It let me get away even if it was only for a small amount of time. Life felt so much simpler.
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  1. Laura GibbsJanuary 18, 2018 at 2:36 PM

    I love this story about jumping into the lake and swimming into some peace of mind, Tabs.
    I can relate...
    Thank you so much for sharing the story here!

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  2. Laura GibbsJanuary 18, 2018 at 2:39 PM

    Oh, I just saw that you have your TabbyCatOwner tagline in the blog title. Wonderful! Do you know the origin of the word "tabby"...? It is an Arabic word in English! Really! Arabic Word in English: Tabby

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