Launching Point!

One of the greatest thrills of any adventure, of any jump or ride or challenge...is the launch! It's that first step, first jump, first hit of the season! If you have ever bungie jumped or jumped off a high dive or off a high rock into the water below, you know what I'm talking about. As you appoach the launching point, your nerves tingle, your mind becomes more alert, and your whole body is electrified!

I've spent the last 3 days resting with my family in a chalet on the Rappahanic River. My heart is ready. My mind is ready. Tomorrow morning will bring me to my launching point: the first acceleration down the road. I'll put on my jeans and riding boots, my leather jacket, leather gloves, sunglasses and helmet. I'll tie down the small bag with my extra riding gear first. Then, the large backpack will strap down to the backrest and sit on the back seat of the bike. I'll tighten and re-tighten the straps to make sure they will not slide. I'm sure Dave will then tighten them a little more. As I get on the bike, my nerves will tingle, my mind will be alert, and my whole body will be electrified. This is the point where adrenaline surges and you have (all at once) the desire to jump off the bike and stay home and the opposing urge to fire up that engine and go!!! I'm sure the adventurer in me will win and I'll be down the road with the red flames lapping at my legs! It's all part of the thrill--part of the launch!

I know for some the fear of the launch stops you from trying something new and venturing into the unknown. Let me encourage you! When I have pushed past the fear and dared to risk failure or injury or any number of things...my life has never been the same. I've become a stronger person because I have met the challenge without backing down. And I would never go back. I love the person I have become! Remember that God is calling us to risk and to run with Him! He is a God of adventure! He is pulling you to go beyond where you have been living in safety to risk and grow and experience the thrill of real living! So find your next launching point and jump with me!