She thought she was safe. She had been aware danger might be lurking, so she tried to be wise, to plan. But the danger came anyway and engulfed her and her world before she could do anything about it. Her thoughts raced to the possible outcomes--flight, death, drowning. But no; there was another option: immediate, unquestioned resolve; surrender. She chose it and her life continued on, but looking different than it had before.
—jcalint