Full Circle

Six years ago, as I prepared to leave on a "Cross the Wilderness" expedition, my journey with cancer began. As I lifted my fully prepared backpack to check the weight, my left shoulder gave out. There I was, on the eve of my grand adventure, with a clavicle broken in 2 places. Needless to say, the trip never happened. Gloom and Despair.
Moving ahead beyond all of the drama that was to follow, here I am replanning this same trip .....The Wilderness Crossing with my Sis. It takes an immense amount of planning to do a trip that is this ambitious. Food, water, terrain, weather and being prepared for any situation that may occur. When we are that far from civiliation we have no one to depend upon but ourselves and each other. Our bodies, minds and backpacks have to be fully prepared. The time of preparation begins now. A year from now we head off into the Bob Marshal Wilderness, the two of us.....sisters heading off on a marvelous adventure together.
I'm excited. This has been a dream of mine for many years. I've come full circle from that awful day six years ago. What more could I want from this life of mine?

Livestrong Bracelet

My Livestrong bracelet....I took it off and handed it to my nearest, dearest friend. Bit by bit I've been shedding the bits and pieces of my cancer experience. Today, I just felt like it was the day to take it off. I couldn't quite bring myself to dispose of it, so I gave it to Kristy. I've laid my most vulnerable thoughts and feelings in Kristy's hands. She has treated them gently and with respect. It seemed right that I hand this bracelet that I've worn for 5 plus years to her as well

This moving on process is a wonderful thing. Look back now and then? Probably. But, I'm am done living it. I've got my happy back. Oh, Thank you God....it's good to be alive.