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Today we survived
Today we swallowed our nerves
And tackled that what was ahead
We had our minds set
and our goals just out of reach
But together we knew we had to at least try

Before the sun rose....or many of you even checked your phones....we gathered our nerves and trudged forward with our plan

Today we would try
Success didn't lie in moving forward....
Sucees was just in the attempt
It was okay to turn back....
It was okay to push forward
Success was hidden within the first baby step of simply trying

So off we went

Greeted by the rising sun
And welcomed by the moon that had yet to settle
We found our path forward

With feelings to victory and validation we sailed on
But the days never remain as we wish....
There are always more lessons to be found
Humbled once again by the swelling  waves....we were drawn back within our own minds

Glancing forward at the horizon - everything seemed so simple...so calm
...

A harsh reminder of life......

How our goals often seem so simple....
And yet we get lost in the tremendous steps or fetes that are required to take us there.

We often stop short of starting...even tho the only way through is forward....

Even the simplest of goals require the dedication and the ability to push forward (through fear or lack of ability....or whatever it is that holds you back)

I will say that WE made it.
We overcame the silent battles whatever they may have been....
And here we sit anchored within the safety of yet another goal!

I  don't think we even understand what we have accomplished....but one day maybe just maybe....we might.....

At least st this very moment we know we are exactly where we should be!

And have learned more than we had ever thought!

We have been humbled....on various levels....

We are both clear on our goal of one day owning a Catamaran!!! Because today was nonsense!

And second.....
We believe more than ever before of shopping local and buying previously owned.....because man is man
...the smog and shipping containers are real!!! 









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