D Day

I don't think I was prepared for the worry coming from all the corners of my world.
But I wasn't ready for all the encouragement either so I guess these things balance out like all else.

One person was worried about how I will keep up with all my hair while on the journey.
What do you even say to someone who has a concern like that?
Others think it is a big "risk" and are not sure it is worth it.
And others see the risk and say I am "brave" to take it.

If you are backed into a corner and come out swinging....is that brave?

Others seem to not know what to say and so say nothing.
That works too.
Better that then to be trite or opportunistic.
better that than to lie, even if only to yourself.

But let's be clear.
I am just fine.
And whether you know that or not is not the point.
The point is that I do.

At any point on this journey I can say "enough."
Pride will not keep me from that if it is necessary.
But it will not be.

I am happy to engage on the question of whether this is a smart idea.
Feel free to comment below rather than send me messages though.
Share that concern or encouragement with everyone, not just me.

But we won't really know the answer to these questions until all is said and done,
the photos are hanging on a wall,
the interviews have been edited,
and my boxes unpacked.

If you can relate, I am blessed.
If not, I am fine.

If you wanna be there for me, be here for me.
And if not, well.....