It's said that the journey begins with the first step.....
I say wrong!!!!
The journey begins the moment its thought of.....steps are mere facts that help you get there....and steps come in many ways, shapes, and forms.....best exampled by this miracle name Christopher...and his determination to go home....which is exactly where he's headed come Wednesday.
And how perfect it is, that I would be writing/sharing this story on Earth Day, the day we honor our "Mother"....for its his Mother who carries the determination to get him home, to a safe place where his rehab continues.

I had a chance to spent time with Carleen, Christopher and Tom yesterday.  A day filled with much... I left my house at 0 Dark Thirty, headed South on the first Flight.  Was greeted curbside in Long Beach by Carleen.....then a light breakfast, a wonderful massage - YES a Massage, my treat for Carleen and a way to demonstrate/remind her of the need of Self Care, as the next chapter in this story begins.....a bit of shopping, as I had forgotten my sun glasses and had heard Christopher was in need of a new pair.....after all you need to be COOL ....or shall I say....Look Cool in your travels!

We had lunch and then the party began....with the simplicity of gifts for the road, the reading of a funny book....and more!

As I write, I'm remembering tandem skydiving....you get to the door.....you look out into the horizon and think "what the .....", the person tandem with you puts his right hand out, gives the "thumbs up" and you step forward into the unknown.....

I'm knowing as this week starts....Tom, John and Cookie's drive to Dallas is done with ease and Grace.  The trip to "aunt" Mary's from rehab on Tuesday, to the Airport(s) on Wednesday, and home in Trophy Club for Christopher, Carleen and Mary go smoothly!  I'm grateful for United and its team that stands ready to assist in the boarding and deboarding process - and all the angels along the way.

Today, I know Christopher's day will be full, as the past week has been, with family and friends stopping by ..... and for those who have been there in Orange County.....Mike, Vanessa, his Nana, his Dad, cousins, friends from work, family, family friends and so much more....that they too know, the next chapter begins...

And as I shared with Christopher the first time in December......You've Got this....your job is to Rest, Repair, Remember and Return....and he continues to say YES....I Got This!!!

Christopher - you have GREAT things to do....great stories to tell....and so much more.....and now you get to sing....On the Road Again, after all its Willie's Song, and he's from Texas!!!

Thumbs Up....you're on your WAY!