Wow! What a bold piece. I felt the kinship and partnership of every couple who tries to support each other. It is a contract that is not often spoken about - this commitment to support one another's dreams. The sacrifice and the L O N G years. Based on a shared vision.
"I have moments when the key feels too heavy" ... almost broke me.
(PS beautiful dramatic porch with that gorgeous tree and lovely carpet!)
Thanks for writing this one, Brooke. My husband and I are going about our achieving our dream a little differently, but every word resonated. Especially the paragraph, "Our decision was greeted with shock, skepticism, and some confusion from friends and family. Their reactions made sense and came from a place of care. But they were not dreaming with us so they weren’t always able to see the same potential we did. Understandably, they mainly saw the risks." We're three years in as well. And tired. I know if we'd realized how hard it would be, we wouldn't have done it, which is why I'm glad we didn't know. 😂 I really believe the world needs us to chase our dreams!!! Stick with it girl. And thanks for writing for the rest of us. ❤️
Have you read Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert? It's a lovely, easy, inspiring read that might just give you all the feels you need right now. Your story made me think of it.
I picked up Big Magic years ago but never finished it. But what I read from it stuck with me. Thanks for reminding me of it - this will be next on my reading list.
Wow! What a bold piece. I felt the kinship and partnership of every couple who tries to support each other. It is a contract that is not often spoken about - this commitment to support one another's dreams. The sacrifice and the L O N G years. Based on a shared vision.
"I have moments when the key feels too heavy" ... almost broke me.
(PS beautiful dramatic porch with that gorgeous tree and lovely carpet!)
Thanks, Karena! It's nice to know we're not alone on this long journey of reaching for dreams
Thanks for writing this one, Brooke. My husband and I are going about our achieving our dream a little differently, but every word resonated. Especially the paragraph, "Our decision was greeted with shock, skepticism, and some confusion from friends and family. Their reactions made sense and came from a place of care. But they were not dreaming with us so they weren’t always able to see the same potential we did. Understandably, they mainly saw the risks." We're three years in as well. And tired. I know if we'd realized how hard it would be, we wouldn't have done it, which is why I'm glad we didn't know. 😂 I really believe the world needs us to chase our dreams!!! Stick with it girl. And thanks for writing for the rest of us. ❤️
Haha thanks for the shoutout Brooke! Loved it.
Have you read Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert? It's a lovely, easy, inspiring read that might just give you all the feels you need right now. Your story made me think of it.
I picked up Big Magic years ago but never finished it. But what I read from it stuck with me. Thanks for reminding me of it - this will be next on my reading list.