crossing the atchafalaya basin yesterday evening.
18 mile bridge.
so far, so good. i am sitting here in a motel room on the florida side of baton rouge and about to dry my hair and head on out. the anxiety is still with me, as it always is, but a phone conversation with the ever-wonderful michael last night reminded me to just take this a day at a time, that turning around is always an option, but so is moving forward. today, this morning at least, the direction is forward.
soon the gulf will be within view.
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One day at a time, one moment at a time, baby steps...keep moving forward and remembering what awaits you on the other side...
ReplyDeleteDeep breaths and sighs.
And hugs !
baby steps. :) and how much do i love the word atchafalaya?
ReplyDeleteMichael's advice is sound. I always feel comforted when taking on something big, remembering that I can turn around. Somehow knowing that helps me go forward.
ReplyDeleteLove the 18 mile bridge - driven it a few times with a certain cat in tow. I dream of that bridge sometimes. Say hello for me.
P.S. You can do this. You are doing it! Look at you!
:)
go, go, baby!
ReplyDeleteand guess what my word verification is right now?
"tests". seriously, it's tests.
xxoo, g
Oh keep going...Florida will be a blast. Wish I was there ;) Enjoy!!
ReplyDeletethinking of you....you are so close!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, pushing forward through the fear. I always get anxious when I travel, but the pushing forward I am always amazed I did it. Cheering you on - Hooray! Have fun! I know you will be so proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteJust sailing on, despite your fears.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful thing.
And it gives me hope.
xo