Beginning – the word carries many emotions! First, it implies that something else is ending. We have a little plaque that says “when God closes a door, he always opens a window” …but that suggests that something has happened TO us. This journey “beginning” has been discussed and planned for 20+ years as we sailed/cruised when we could, between raising a family, changing jobs, relocations, and life in general. The time is finally here, and while we are anxious to get started, it is also with mixed emotions – selling a home we have reshaped over the past 14 years, parting with dear friends, and living with the uncertainty of what really lies ahead.
We envisioned things happening according to “our plan”, but like all plans, life intervenes and things are not going exactly as we thought! The boat projects took longer than anticipated, but we see a launch coming very soon. The house is still not sold, which is a huge impediment. And getting rid of all the stuff – my god, the stuff!
So we find ourselves a bit in limbo, and hoping that proverbial window opens soon! We’ll keep you posted.
Lisa and Fred
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Sailing Ritual 