 I went to Charlotte NC this weekend for an EWO or edged weapons overview course by Craig Douglas. It was hard. Amazing, but hard. (Article on this class as well as the amazing people and facility that hosted to follow Ryan Hoover) I hit a point on the second day where I was really warring inwardly with myself; wondering whether I could keep going, I knew I was going to mentally but just couldn’t figure out how I was going to be able to do it. I called my husband on lunch break and got to face time the kids and it made me feel a little more upbeat, but it wasn’t until after we got off the phone 40 minutes later that Ryan Erwin sent me this picture and I started cracking up. It was such a typical pose of my sweet Rose that I couldn’t help but just laugh and immediately start to feel more like I could rally. That is what gave me that extra push; just a small funny photo to give me a boost to keep going and to keep lighthearted about it. To enjoy and cherish what I had at home and was privileged to be learning in Charlotte. Also to remind me why I was doing what I am doing. I have six daughters ranging in ages from late twenties all the way down to Rose here who is two. I want to set the example of doing hard things, to keep going, to persevere. When things seem insurmountable to take a step back, regroup, call in support from your tribe. And know that sometimes what may seem like a small gesture like a photo of a pouty, sassy, two year old can be the one thing that helps another have the courage to take the next bite of their elephant.
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