It’s no secret that I love traveling… I like the whole experience.  The dreaming, the planning, the journeying and exploring. Sometimes it’s great to find an exotic new place of wonder which leads to unanticipated adventure, but often revisiting an old haunt and rediscovering the magic of a place can be just what is needed.  Taking an intentional trip reminds us of life’s journey and the necessary risk involved in living out our dreams.  I’m reminded of an old Garth Brooks song (a remnant of my years spent in Saskatchewan) that talks about daring to chance the rapids to reach the other side.  I don’t know if they’ll be any actual rivers or slippery streams on this particular trip, but I’m so looking forward to this mini-break out of the ordinary.

You know a dream is like a river

Ever changin’ as it flows

And a dreamer’s just a vessel

That must follow where it goes

Trying to learn from what’s behind you

And never knowing what’s in store

Makes each day a constant battle

Just to stay between the shores

And I will sail my vessel

‘Til the river runs dry

Like a bird upon the wind

These waters are my sky

I’ll never reach my destination

If I never try

So I will sail my vessel

‘Til the river runs dry

Too many times we stand aside

And let the waters slip away

‘Til what we put off ’til tomorrow

It has now become today

So don’t you sit upon the shoreline

And say you’re satisfied

Choose to chance the rapids

And dare to dance that tide

And I will sail my vessel

‘Til the river runs dry

Like a bird upon the wind

These waters are my sky

I’ll never reach my destination

If I never try

So I will sail my vessel

‘Til the river runs dry

There’s bound to be rough waters

And I know I’ll tke soome falls

With the good Lord as my captain

I can make it through them all

And I will sail my vessel

‘Til the river runs dry

Like a bird upon the wind

These waters are my sky

I’ll never reach my destination

If I never try

So I will sail my vessel

‘Til the river runs dry