As early as she can remember Linda loved being in the water. She found that swimming in the backyard pool allowed her to dream of her own little world, carefree and serene. Floating on her back allowed her to watch cloud formations become recognizable shapes. Underwater she listened to muted sounds known only to that world. She fantasized about being a mermaid, comfortably weaving through the water in her dreamland. Her cousins, sisters and especially...