Fish out of water

Feeling like a fish out of water, with so much focus the last few months on the Everglades Challenge, I am now just starting to feel the separation. S.O.S. aka Alan has stated in the past, he can't believe we do this just one time a year. But I guess that's what makes this event so special.

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Kiwibird and SandyBottom are doing a great recap of the event on their blogs, so I haste not waste not to duplicate, but rather share with you the journey within. Their stories are worth a look see. Mine a fragmented glimpse of emotion, triumph and enlightenment.

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The emotion I have felt these last few months is hard to put into words. I have seen the best in people during our preparation. It is an amazing experience to be surrounded by so much positive energy. Now to carry it over into the day to day operations of everyday work and play. I've seen perfection. A perfect ten in people... what a gift.

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The triumph would be the satisfaction of finishing and the enlightenment continues to fill my heart and soul. I am amazed at how much I don't know and equally amazed that I have so much to offer.

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Spending the weekend up here in the Dells with my girls makes me happy. Seeing my 16 year old daughter smile makes me happy. Seeing Boo grow from the experience is well a gift not soon forgotten. I feel full-filled.

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I got a chance to catch up with a dear friend "Beezer" yesterday. We can go for months not talking and can get into a conversation like we just say each other the week before. An A cat sailor, he followed the EC, watching it unfold as others did globally. He knows Lumpy and Bumpy from sailing Tornado's back in the day. Intrigued, entertained and amazed. The EC touches people. How cool is that.

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An EC board of directors has been formed, so there are more great things coming from the WaterTribe. I encourage all to keep an open mind and consider the possibilities by putting together a campaign to attend one of these events.

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People are asking me how an 11 year old girl finished, while almost 1/3 dropped in the harsh equipment battering, high winds event. Still waiting for Boo to tell her story. She looks at me with those beautiful eyes of hers and just smiles. I'll follow her lead.

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We all make choices - Jesse Moreno