All Packed and Ready

It’s almost here! This countdown that we’ve been on since we had this, wild last minute decision set to alter the course of our lives, is coming to an end. I can hardly believe that this time has come.

We finally have all the plans in place. The details of Home life are set in motion. Last day of work has come and gone. All this planning has had our heads spinning. I think I understand now what it must be like to have the MS mind fog. Last medical infusion at home for Ben is done and the next infusion planned for when we need to pull off the trail. Then we plan the next after that, and the next after that as we go along. We’re grateful for a wonderful medical team to help us keep up with his treatments as they are needed on a regular basis.

I woke this morning with a sad realization that this is one of the last days with our beloved dog. She’s definitely aware something is about to happen with all this planning and packing.

She’s going to be in good hands with loving family and friends to keep her company while we’re gone. She’ll be missed dearly.

We’re finishing up our last opportunities to visit with family and friends this weekend. It’s so bittersweet.

Our thoughts are filled with excitement, joy and of course a reasonable sense of fear. There’s so much to fear of the unknown. Doing new things can be scary. Every day for us will be a new day filled with new challenges. Though, as in life itself, every challenge and struggle brings greatness. It’s better to look at the greatness that lies ahead not the struggles. This will be our focus in the days ahead.

We’ve done plenty of research and the section hikes we’ve done in years past are a helpful resource for what to expect. Except no matter what we do to prepare we won’t know our strength until we’re in the moment of each challenge that lies ahead. We’re as ready as we’ll ever be. And now the journey must begin.

Two more mornings waking up in our own bed and two more nights to enjoy it’s comfort. Then there will be two nights in a strange, but luxurious, hotel bed before we no longer know the comforts of home and luxury.

Count down three, two, one……….

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