Grand Canyon and the silly fears that might have stopped us from going!

We have decided (somewhat last minute) to take a trip to the Grand Canyon, leaving tomorrow!

Not too long ago we would have said "Wouldn't it be nice if we could go... but there's just no way we can do it right now." But now we see those excuses for what they are: fears that are not based in any kind of fact.

1. Yes, money is tight, but it is just as tight whether we are home or in the Grand Canyon.

2. Yes, Alan is looking for a job, but he can take a few days off from the job search. When he does get a job he won't be able to take last minute trips like this - who knows how long it will be before he can take time off at all.

3. Yes, I got my wisdom teeth out today, but I can rinse with salt water and eat soft foods in the Grand Canyon just as easily as I can here.

About 8 years ago or so Alan and I bought a videotape at a thrift store about National Parks and we watched it over and over again because it was like taking a virtual vacation. The section about the Grand Canyon was always our favorite and we always talked about going there but never did it. It's really silly because we live relatively close to it, but we just never realized how easy it would be to go. Our fears always got in the way. So I'm glad we finally get to see it together with Harper.

I'm so grateful that the things I am learning in my search for the glorious life are allowing me to take chances and opportunities I never would have considered before.