Life is Sailing

Lasts… It is time for a major tack.  Things are a bit topsy turvy, the waves feel large but the wind has lulled some.  Momentum is difficult to find yet we must perform this tack.  We know the steps.  We call out the commands.  Our crew is ready and available to help.  We must move decisively.  It’s best if we move slowly and smoothly.  I’m nervous about stalling out.  But there appear to be more ripples on the water on the other side of the no sail zone.  Our boat may have more movement once we make it through the tack, and we can sail along to our destination. 

So we will observe our lasts.  Our last good-byes with friends. Our last pipe and drum practice. Our last swim. Our last sail. Our last dinner.  Our last goodnights.  Our last cleanings.  Our last waking in a familiar direction.  There have been many blessings and things to see and enjoy on this tack.  A few interestingly difficult challenges as well. 

Looking back I find myself looking forward.  God taught lessons and grew us all.  He has other plans for us now.  We are going to embrace the new direction.  We will make it through this tack, one way or another.  The boat will continue moving and we will discover new adventures… together.