The last thing I remember is the sun, shining through the shimmering water above me. The light of its rays penetrated the darker depths below. It was beautiful. I was fading away fast. I would never make it to the surface anyway, so I remained in my place, mesmerized by the sun’s light. Eventually, the world around me came apart. The last thing to fade away was the sun.

That’s when it started, something somewhat like a video, a video of my life. I could see the film reel turning. The reel was full of all my memories, each single one, both the good and the bad. The film contained little good. It all seemed bad. I had done so many terrible things. I lied. I betrayed. I cheated. I stole. I hurt. I hurt so many.

I took so much for granted. There was so much I dismissed and ignored. I left so many alone. I never was thankful. I only complained. I could not see past myself. I regret it. I regret my entire existence. I had spent my whole life as a blind woman, someone incapable of seeing truth. It was as if my eyes weren't open completely, as if they were half-closed.

I could not believe all the damage I had caused. What had I done? My life had been a waste. And I never made up for any of it. I was a horrible person. I deserved no life, yet I had one. How had I had a life? Who gave me one?

The film paused. As if to answer question, it showed my last memory, the sun. Then, I understood where my life came from, not the sun, but the one Son. I never accepted Him. I never believed Him to be true, but at the moment I began to believe. Was it possible for Him to forgive me now?

Suddenly the film began to spin faster, growing more rapid with each passing second. Yet, it wasn't showing my past, but a future, my future. But wasn't I dead? I had to be beyond saving now; besides, I wasn't worth saving anyway.

Soon the film ended, and I was dragged out of blackness of unconsciousness. I felt awake. I felt alive. Someone saved me. I was thankful. It was an emotion I was not used to. Someone cared, and I was filled with a loving warmth. I was alive. I would again stand under the sun.

I could feel my rescuer beside me on the sand, but I did not open my eyes yet. I did have a future. The Son showed me that. I was going to make it better. I had a second chance. I take in a deep breath, one full of love and warmth and kindness. When I open my eyes, the first thing I see is the sun. I stand and thank my rescuer, and then I stare into the world with eyes open wide.