Falling to the top

I joined ACE for a spot of wall rock climbing at his school.

Life is not safe. Life is not an easy climb. Life is often 2 steps forward, one step back.

I have friends who said "I do" at the altar and then one of them decided, years later, "I don't." I have friends who have been stricken with cancer, who have suffered staggering financial losses and who have lost their mates.

We are all scrambling up the mountain of life, slipping and sliding as we go, sometimes relishing the view, sometimes so exhausted we don't think we can take another step.

I find it particularly useful that even if circumstances are such that we cannot climb with our spouse, find someone to share the trip. A good friend coming along helps in the journey.