So the World keeps Moving

I am gently reminded of this statue I saw once. A tree trunk broken in half, the top bending over the base. Etched in it is this quote from Rilke :

"And we who have always thought of happiness, climbing, would feel the emotion that almost startles when happiness falls."

Never in my life has this been more true of many things all at once. And now I believe I am that tree trunk. A series of things this year has contributed to this feeling. The thing about all of this is that in the end it's not about the climbing or falling of happiness but the fact that happiness existed at all. A new tree can blossom in the place of the old one. The saddest part is that the best part had not yet been experienced. oh the way life throws these little rain clouds at ya!

On to Ireland and Dublin- what a magical place. I will surely go back to that place soon. Dublin is full of color and character. Pubs and pubs to fill the heart with good cheer and wine. Music to get your hearts pumping. The beautiful Bray which is on the Irish Sea filled us with awe and wonder. We climbed a hill that reminded us of a small mountain, looked to our right to the never ending gray sea and to our left the lovely rolling hills of Ireland. I will never have regrets about that trip. It was something I will beg to do again and again.

Soon we are traveling again this time we will be in Paris for one day. Italy for two. Greece for four and then finally back home to the states. I can't believe how fast this summer has flown past us and to be honest I will be sad to leave this city I have come to call home. I love it here. But I love you more and am returning to people and not a city.

All that has transpired between us know this- love is full for you my friends.