Climbing

This morning I got up with the sun.

My eyes almost stayed closed but the sun peeking through the window reminded me of the adventures awaiting. My friend Jaime invited a few of us to go rock climbing this morning, and as we hiked down to our challenge my feet were happy, my heart content.

Lines, carabiners, the smell of worn leather, chalk, fresh air, nifty shoes, laughter, clips, old backpacks, straps, dirt, rocks, encouragement, the cool of the day--all set to U2 playing as our soundtrack.

As the early morning sun drifted through the trees I scurried up the rock face and got almost as high as the boys. I love to repel back down--falling slowly, knowing you're hooked in.

Climb on.