Forty-four days at sea crossing the Atlantic, from the Caribbean to Europe, via sail only, my son, his crewmates, and the ship, Tres Hombres - all arrived safely to their home port in the Netherlands this week. Another safe crossing into and THROUGH another Great Unknown as they "sailed away from safe harbor" wondering: How many days will it take? Will our food last? Will we catch the wind?" Many unknowns. None with answers - not until they've finally arrived.
Now, for the 'next' - the next new horizon for himself unknown - as it is for all of us awakening to another day, facing the eastern sun greeting us again - welcoming us to another precious morning.
Use it well. There's no do-overs.
I'm best at dreaming. :) Will work on the exploring and discovering. Thanks, el poquito! And for the news of the safe crossing.
ReplyDelete"There's no do-overs". Great reminder. So happy about your son catching the trade winds and making a safe passage.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your good thoughts for my son. This is a dream of his that began when he was 12 yrs old and saw his first tall ships up close and boldly boarded one asking them, "How do you get to do this?" He worked hard at it for the next 10 years. Had his 21st b'day while crossing the North Sea in December, testing his passage into 'official adulthood'. At 22, across the Atlantic! Lots of lessons there; he's a good example of what can be done with hard work and a little time. hmmmmm.....
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