have you ever felt as though you had an opportunity to do something really significant, and that the opportunity was only available one time during your life? well, that has been the case here. a once in a lifetime opportunity, really. and it's all my dad's fault. he has been dreaming about doing this for years (10 at least), and is finally going to take the plunge. it is an expedition of sorts. time consuming, and money draining. but an invitation was extended to all family members, and not expecting anyone to be interested he had resolved to go and do it alone regardless of who went with him. surprisingly to him there has been a higher than expected amount of interest. but not without a struggle... some people have the time, but not the resources. others can make it work, but without the time. so what do you do? remember this is truly once in a lifetime, WITH family, realising a long awaited dream of your dads. wouldn't you want to be there?
it has been 6 days since the announcement, and i unequivocally know that i am going to go. robbie sums it up best when we were talking about it... "why would you hesitate?" so i'm not going to hesitate. the cost is egregious, and the time is a marathon in terms of being away from your husband and especially kids. thankfully my husband doesn't see this as a selfish endeavor. i know if the roles were reversed i would be offering my support as well. i don't want to give the impression that i'm made of money, because i'm NOT. this will certainly take a substantial amount from our savings. but our current living situation paired with our "summer job" has made the burden of saving money much easier.
have i piqued your interest? have i been too vague about the details? well, i'm not going to spill the beans just yet. there are many things to be decided yet, and until things are final it's not my place to say. but this is the jist of it: if my dad is going, i'll be there too with whoever else can make it happen! "Adventure is out there!" (logistics later!)
6 comments:
Yup, I'm curious! Way to leave us hanging!
I have to do this!
I am SO curious! But way to go and support your Dad! That's awesome!
Inga and I have been dying to know, so our guess is climbing Mt.Everest? are we right?
Let's "du" it!
Judging by the photo of Sir Edmund Hillary, you must be climbing Everest. If it is Everest, I'm sure your not climbing to the top of Everest, maybe just Base camp or something. I think the death rate of climbing Everest is like 10%, so just make sure you don't go with a party of 10.....as 1 of you may not return! Also, if it is Everest, that is wicked awesome and I'm totally jealous!
Chuck
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