Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Winter

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is literally a life saver for so many area water creatures. Most of the site is open to the public. They demonstrate and educate the public about all things marine life.

Disney recently made a movie about Winter, the tailless dolphin here. Yes, it's a true story and Winter lives here.

She was tangled in a crab trap. Rescuers freed her, but her tail had to be amputated. She can swim some but not well. Someone with a lot of know-how invented this tail for her.

Now she can swim vertically and horizontally. She is a "spokesperson" for other amputees. Both young and old come to interact with her. And the Disney movie set built a special tank and left other goodies for us to enjoy after the movie was finished. (Should be out this summer.)

"And then he said to me; 'My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.' Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ's strength moving in on my weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9 (MS)

Awww, man, you mean I can't use "my" limitations as an excuse? My limits are not His limits.

Okay, where's my tail?

photos:karenevans