Suddenly a most horrific scene began to emerge. About 500 feet away, the water rushed in the island's direction like light into a black hole. A reverse tidal wave was forming. Rachel headed for the ever-rising wave that had grown to the size of a small city and had already blocked out the entire tropical setting beyond. When she reached its trough, her heart spluttered, muscles stiffened, and breathing stopped. It's all in God's hands.