Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. At 19,340 ft, it is the easiest mountain to climb of the world's great mountains. I have dreamt of making the trek to the peak of Kilimanjaro for half my life. Today as I sit in my living room typing this, I am further away from Kilimanjaro than I have ever been, but my desire to be there is stronger than ever. I have always felt that if I could conquer Kilimanjaro, I could do anything.
But…
I’m unfit, unconfident, and in debt too much to save for a trek like this. It would be impossible. Wouldn’t it? I’ve heard a lot of talk about visualizing your dreams, setting goals and watching triumphantly as dreams come true before your eyes.
I’ve also heard that through Christ all things are possible.
I need to know that this is possible. By my own strength, by the power of Christ, by destiny, whatever. My life will feel incomplete somehow until this is done.
This is one of my missions. And I’m inviting you to watch me succeed or fail. I don’t know how long it will take me to succeed or admit failure. I’m not even sure where to begin. But I will test all of my limitations on this journey.
Dream big or go home, kids.
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yeah!!! bring a cup and scoop some snow and bring it back with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid by the time I actually get there, there may not be any snow left.
ReplyDeleteHold on to your dream and don't ever let it go. You just never know what the future holds. If it's something you truly want to do, start preparing for it. Open a special bank account and start putting something anything into it...even if it's only a dollar or two to start. Start walking and building your strength up in preparation for the trip, and 'when' the opportunity arises, you will be prepared. Go for it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna. I've got a long way to go, but every great journey starts with a single step (or something like that.)
ReplyDeleteP.s. I'm thinking of starting another blog, just for creative writing exercises. Stay tuned.