The time has come

It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting in my chair on a cold, rainy day in February. Fixated on my computer screen, I made the purchase...

10 permits.

$22 each.

Click submit. 

It is finalized. 

I am indeed going to climb Mt. St. Helen's on July 26th, 2009. 

Whoa.

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In that moment, climbing St Helen's seemed so far away... almost like a fleeting thought or undefinable dream in my mind. But now it is here. In fact, the epic event commences THIS Sunday! I can barely wrap my heart and mind around it. For some reason this means something so real to me. Its more than just climbing a mountain - especially since St. Helen's isn't any Mt. Rainier. But it is still a step in that direction. One day I will make it to the top of Rainier... and it all starts here. This is the beginning to something. I just know it. With meaning and purpose intertwined and running deep within... I will make it to the top. 

Despite the 95 degree weather we'll experience, despite the fact that I know its going to be difficult, it is something that will be experienced...

Joyfully. 

Intentionally pursued.

With arms wide open.

And heart-felt gratitude.

And so, this is for Him. 

From the crater edge on top of St. Helen's, I will behold this view of His perfect creation. 

And I will stand in awe of Beauty Defined.