Our parents have always told us that goofing off around a swimming pool could lead to trouble and someone getting hurt. Respected Army diver Zach McLain found out just how true this statement was last July while vacationing in Pennsylvania. While playing around the water with family members, McLain took a head-first dive into the water and was knocked unconscious. Zach was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that he had broken four vertebrae in his neck.
After close to seven months of therapy and rehabilitation, McLain is back atop the diving board for the Army team. After the accident occurred, McLain thought long and hard about possibly giving up diving. He credits his mom and coach for showing him that just because one bad thing happens, it doesn’t mean you have to give up on the dream. Through his experiences, McLain has come to realize that the power of perseverance has a lot to do with how drive a person has to get back up and dive again.
I just can’t believe how well Zach has done in just seven short months. I think we can all look at this situation and be thankful for everything that we have each day because you never know when we might lose it all.
Mark Zadakis
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