Kirk and I just got back from a short walk and got to visit with several of the neighbors on our street. They would each come out as we passed by their home and share some of their strength with us. It is so inspiring to feel the love and concern they have for Kirk and our family. Another blessing of the Adventure.
As we crossed the street from the neighbors house to our home, Don and D'Anne Blackburn pulled up and visited for a few minutes. They are simply amazing neighbors, very spiritually strong and not afraid to share those deep feelings that most of us cannot even put words to. I appreciate that so much from them. It seems to give me more strength and ability to share my feelings with others.
Kirk and Don talked on one side of the car and D'Anne and I talked on the other side while the dogs circled the car in the middle of the road. Some of the best visits occur in the oddest places:)
Kirk and Don talked about lessons we learn in our lives, especially in situations as our Adventure. We seems to learn something every day. Every minute! I am amazed at the multitude of lessons that are available to each of us, if we will just make an effort to recognize them and be grateful for them. Being grateful for every lesson can be the difficult part. They aren't always happy lessons. Sometimes the lesson can reveal truths about yourself that you aren't willing to accept, improve or change.
Don suggested that going through these kind of experiences can help us learn to help others in their difficult times. We totally agree!
Until you are homebound, you will never understand how important a phone call or visit is to someone.
Until you lose the feeling in your legs, you will never fully appreciate the ability to wiggle your toes.
Until we walk in someone else's shoes, we will never understand what they are going through, or how uncomfortable they might be;)
The bottom line? We had no idea how much others may be struggling, until our Adventure began. We were too busy with trivial things to notice what was right in front of us.
Our life is now at a much slower pace and the view is like nothing we have ever seen before. That perfect sunset. It is precisely where we need to be.
As much as we both think we would like life to get back to normal, we wouldn't trade the Adventure or the lessons we are learning. It is our new "normal". We will adjust and we will embrace it.
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