Extensive Travel

As I sat and watched the Olympics tonight I came to a realization.  They were showing a night view of London Bridge and it was beautiful.  I thought to myself that I would love to see that one day.  My next thought was slightly sobering.  I will never be able to see the London Bridge. I will never be able to see any of the things I have seen in images of other countries.  This is a fact that has just become clear to me. I am not destined to travel to distant nations.  I am comfortable with this.  I have my path and it does not lead me across the ocean. It leads me on an internal journey. One that has and will create rich memories of vivid experiences.  I have experienced things that I cannot describe. I have overcome obstacles that seemed insurmountable. I feel like I have traveled many miles but still have more in front of me than behind me.  I will not see the great wonders of the world but I have witnessed wonders of the human spirit. I have not been to the corners of the globe but I have been to the deepest parts of the heart. I will never have frequent-flyer miles but I have uncountable miles on my soul.

I have done all this traveling with a wonderful travel partner.  She has helped me finish some of the most difficult excursions. She has helped me rest after the longest trips. She has given me courage and built me up when I was feeling small.  She helps make the road less bumpy. It may not be a glamorous path but it is mine.


Footnote.  I was just kind of rambling here. It may not make sense. My apologies if it doesn't.