`` i can feel pins and needles in my toes . '' i watched a fairly large wave form in the distance , rolling slowly toward us . i wished i could turn invisible and disappear from the face of the earth . a peace shone from her clear eyes . with a little yelp , the puppy jumped to lick at his hand , and the boy smiled . he approached and placed his hand flat against the surface . `` it never had a chance to begin because i would n't let it . '' 