Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Waterfall of a day

Good Morning World...

  Do you ever have days, turning into weeks that are good, but something is missing, or just status quo?
My life is truly a "Gift" everyday, but I tend to let the everyday of life get in my way!
As I began to write this morning it reminded me of waterfalls.....surprise that hiking comes to my mind...:)

As you near the falls through your heavy breathe you hear the faint sound of water falling. My first thoughts is it a big waterfall or just a small one? Drawing near you can almost feel the humidity from the spray, it must be a big one! You dig in on the uphill climb with anticipation!
There it is...beautiful and dramatic site. Where does the water come from, how did the rocks move and shift to lay in their own puzzle formation?
My eyes are drawn to the top, glistening sun creates a glimmer that is indescribable.
The spray is soaking me but can't or don't want to move, it feels cold, refreshing, but also powerful and daring!

I see so many avenues for the water to flow, some meandering to the sides finding their own quiet place, the main water is powerful and direct knowing exactly where it wants to go...it has purpose.
The rocks are glistening like diamonds, others are covered with a velvety soft green of the moist moss. Creation is overwhelming with it's beauty, with it's gift to give.

If I don't make the decision to get out and hike, I miss this amazing experience of life!

Thursday, July 16, 2015

As the Day begins!

Thank you Lord for another amazing beginning! The "Gift" will be extraordinary today!
The sun is out bright and clear...after weeks, it seems, of cloud and cool. It crisp, and clear and new today!
Tim actually gets to join me in a day filled with work, adventures, meeting family, and an appointment to make some changes!
I love spending time with my best friend, he inspires me to push on...but also we get to open doors of the day together!

I am so Thankful today for life, and the abundance of it! I am healthy, Happy and truly alive! What more can I ask...Yes there is "life" behind these words, but after some quiet meditation, it's ok to have those "life" experiences because they do strengthen you. Thank you, for sharpening my sword!

Looking forward to the sights and sounds of everything offered!



Monday, June 8, 2015

My Daily Summit

Good Morning World...

I start so many days with a question....Do You?
What do I want, What is my desire, What is my Passion?? Will I be Successful?

One day I think I have it, and the days are amazing, then I have a "shift" of a day and can not figure out where it goes....Do you ever have those days?
So many prayers have and are being answered, and yet I can be like the Desert people....and wander all over looking for more, what's more? I am truly ashamed to say those words, but just want you to really see "ALL" of my journey!

I am committing to listen, and be productive, instead of sit and be stagnant. It is kind of like a diet...it's Monday so better get started:)
My run this morning was filled with more than the eye can behold... healthy body,smiling people, animals, sounds that make you listen in awe, sunshine, gentle breeze, rushing water...how can this be a "grey" day?
Because I started the "summit" experience without a plan, and thinking I am not capable of achieving as other are this fine Monday. My visual is...EVERYONE is busy and happy, and productive except me....
The one thing in life I dislike the most is a victim...whoa did I have to look in the mirror this morning.

When I prepare for the Summit, I know I have to get organized and set a plan in motion....Where do I want to go, which mountain? Check my mind for memories...have I been there before? Look into the discription, miles, elevation gain, area....I pick a day, and time...I like to get started early due to the storms that could roll in. Food, what should I take? Clothing, definitely need the rain gear, and winter gear( you never know), need to layout what is need, refresh the pack...how many times have you looked in your pack and found dried out bandaids...wow this is sounding a lot like Life:)

So know I am preparing the food, egg salad sounds good, and of course have to have Peanut m&m's...can't travel a trail without them.

Stay tuned for the "Hike"

Have ana amazing day...See you at the Top!!

Marcy




Thursday, May 21, 2015

One Step at a time!

Good Afternoon...

Springtime in the Rockies....We have seen Fires, Floods,Snow and a lot in between....One of the things we have not seen for some time, the Sun! It continues to rain, and snow, even tho in the Valley they are seeing flowers, and green grass.
That is Mountain living for you!

I am NOT complaining, I am BLESSED to call the Mountains my home and backyard...thus my Passion for the "Summit" experience!
It has now been two years since kili....Everest Base camp was on the calendar for last October 2014...due to Sherpa's lose of life, and now the earthquakes in Nepal. My heart is with the team's and the villages of Nepal, would love to make the journey... Everest base camp will stay on my Dream board, but working towards another Summit!

My "summit" right now is to actually write about my journey. I have been at the trailhead, still contemplating the hike, but just can't seem to take that first step. I can smell the tree's, fell the cool breeze rustling thru the tree's, and hear the birds in the distance, what's holding me back.......So here goes.
I have looked at the map long enough, it's time to start this journey! I am so Thankful for the encouragement from so many...we think our lives are mundane and unexciting, but we ALL have so much to share!

Hiking...

hike
hīk/
verb
gerund or present participle: hiking
  1. 1.
    walk for a long distance, especially across country or in the woods.
    "we planned to hike another mile up a steep trail"
    synonyms:walk, trek, tramp, tromp, trudge, slog, footslog, march; More
  2. 2.
    pull or lift up (something, especially clothing).
    "he hiked up his sweatpants and marched to the door"
    synonyms:hitch up, pull up, hoist, lift, raise; 
    informalyank up
    "Roy hiked up his trousers"




See you at the Top!!
Marcy

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Journey continues...

Good Morning!

I have such good intentions...Do you have "intentions of getting a routine going...? Then 1,2, or 3 years pass and there it is...not completed?

My "Intention" for my Dream Board to Summit was/is to inspire others to reach for their Dreams!
"Inspire....IN-SPIRE...verb, to encourage somebody to greater effort,enthusiasm,or creativity. to awaken a particular feeling in somebody
Latin...Inspire to Breathe...

My journey has met many false summits since my Kilimanjaro experience, I have veered from the path, and had to find my way back from the bushwhack....I always have my eye on the Summit but there are times in my journey that I can only see the false summit. I get excited because I'm still on the Mountain of life, a bit weary at times, but I'm still moving forward...are you? Can I help in anyway to guide and encourage?

It is March...Spring is in the air, birds are singing happily....Am I happy, Inspired? I have the most amazing peace in my life today...it is so calm I almost feel like it's not right? I have a wonderful best friend to share my journey with....answer to a prayer that I have had for over 13 years!
I am actually sitting still and writing, and so excited to share! I could not have done this 1 month, 6 months, or a year ago. So I am Thankful and Grateful for this moment of realization...

Dream Board to Summit and back...

Marcy

Saturday, January 24, 2015

New Year....From Dream Board to Summit

Two years ago this week we stuck out to accomplish a goal that was unreal for me.....

I relive it because it was So outside my box of comfort! Now the joy has been to share ot, and speak to many groups on "being uncomfortable" but achieving my goals!! "Whatever the mind of man can believe, and conceive, He can Achieve!!

Believe in YOU! My Dream Board continues to ebb an flow.....I love looking at the fruition of my desires! It's so exciting to SEE the Gifts unwrapping!

Today is just a typical Saturday...but so exciting to see how it unwraps!





See you at the top!!
Marcy


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

One Year Ago....

Good Morning!

One year ago today I acheived a "Success" in my journey of life! I prepared for one year to summit Mt Kilimanjaro, in Tanznia Africa....

I Succeeded!! My "Gift" was unwrapped. In the last year that journey has changed my life...I Thank God daily for the growth and molding it has done!
As I reflect on my journal this was the devotion my Sister Deanne sent me on Summit day...

... I am all about you, to bless and restore. Breathe Me in with each breath. The way just ahead of you is very steep. Slow down and cling tightly to My hand. I am teaching you a difficult lesson, learned only by hardship.

Lift up empty hands of faith to receive My precious Presence. Light, Life, Joy, and Peace flow freely through this gift. When your focus turns away from Me, you grasp for other things. You drop the glowing gift of My Presence as you reach for lifeless ashes. Return to Me; regain My Presence.

My journey has been steep and hard at times, and this summit experience has shown me my strenghth and perseverance...
In the last year I have opened my hands in praise instead of gripping so tightly, it's amazing what can come into your life when you OPEN your hands...So I am focused on HIS glowing Gift. Looking forward to the daily journey and not just the destination!

Encouraging you to "Live your Dreams with open hands" Let life come in...

The story contines one day at a time from the Top!!


Marcy