So, we haven't written a blog in a while, as we've been moving from one busy moment to another. Living so far from home in a country we are still trying to understand, with a language we are still struggling to grasp, certainly has it's ups and downs. But we wouldn't change a thing. These times shape and mold us and grow us together as a family unit.
I am writing today to share a small glimpse of what it means to be married to a wonderful, inspiring, optimistic dreamer. This year we have been married ten years, and through these ten turbulent years Richard has had many "bright ideas"! It has only been in recent years that I have come to love and appreciate this about him, learning when to tell him to "dream on," and when to fight for it, instead of being overwhelmed by yet another one.
At the beginning of November last year Richard had one of his "bright ideas". I was skeptical to say the least. He wanted to cycle from Turkey, to the Green Green Grass of Home, that is Wales. The idea came from the fact that our Montessori School is in desperate need of funds as we continue to grow and expand, blessing children and their families of a worthy and holistic education.
Considering Richard has barely cycled since we had children (over 7 years) I taboo-ed the idea almost instantly. Yet the desire burnt on within him. Which meant the idea pulled within me. I saw that he really meant it, it was really something he wanted to do. But for me it was too much. I just couldn't bare to imagine it.
Then as we talked one evening I just said it was too big a challenge, and suggested he started with something smaller. "What about doing something closer to home?" So he came up with a new plan. A clearer idea and he felt excited, because somehow I came up with the idea and said it was okay. Sitting here today, as it is becoming more of a reality I really don't know how I agreed to this but this is what it is....
Starting end March/beginning April 2014 (exact day to be confirmed), Richard will leave the Legacy Primary School (https://www.facebook.com/LegacyLCI) and cycle down past the Dead Sea to Aqaba. Here he will cross into Israel and cycle up the country reaching Hafia. He will then head towards Galilee and cross back into Jordan, cycling back to Zarqa, finishing where he started, totaling 1000km, 660miles.
Well, I still think he's crazy! Yet if it wasn't crazy why would he bother? And why would you bother sponsoring him?
So training begins, and I begin (sorry 'continue') to be the supporting wife, who stops saying, "Why are you doing this?" because really I already know why, but starts saying "YOU CAN DO THIS!" 'Cause I think he's going to need it!
So we're going to try and keep you updated with how the training is going, and we are working on an easy way for you to give donations to the school.
Training so far:
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Someone has very generously loaned Richard their bike, which arrived on Saturday, so yesterday he kick-started the cycling with an 8 mile pot-holey ride at 5am. I, the dutiful wife, made him a good breakfast for when he got back so he could be ready for work by 7am. He arrived home a little disheartened and wobbly, but surprisingly he's not aching too much today (it's just the bum, lol). Today he took a rest day, so please be thinking of him as he enters into a lengthier cycle tomorrow.
Author: A.E.
I am writing today to share a small glimpse of what it means to be married to a wonderful, inspiring, optimistic dreamer. This year we have been married ten years, and through these ten turbulent years Richard has had many "bright ideas"! It has only been in recent years that I have come to love and appreciate this about him, learning when to tell him to "dream on," and when to fight for it, instead of being overwhelmed by yet another one.
At the beginning of November last year Richard had one of his "bright ideas". I was skeptical to say the least. He wanted to cycle from Turkey, to the Green Green Grass of Home, that is Wales. The idea came from the fact that our Montessori School is in desperate need of funds as we continue to grow and expand, blessing children and their families of a worthy and holistic education.
Considering Richard has barely cycled since we had children (over 7 years) I taboo-ed the idea almost instantly. Yet the desire burnt on within him. Which meant the idea pulled within me. I saw that he really meant it, it was really something he wanted to do. But for me it was too much. I just couldn't bare to imagine it.
Then as we talked one evening I just said it was too big a challenge, and suggested he started with something smaller. "What about doing something closer to home?" So he came up with a new plan. A clearer idea and he felt excited, because somehow I came up with the idea and said it was okay. Sitting here today, as it is becoming more of a reality I really don't know how I agreed to this but this is what it is....
Starting end March/beginning April 2014 (exact day to be confirmed), Richard will leave the Legacy Primary School (https://www.facebook.com/LegacyLCI) and cycle down past the Dead Sea to Aqaba. Here he will cross into Israel and cycle up the country reaching Hafia. He will then head towards Galilee and cross back into Jordan, cycling back to Zarqa, finishing where he started, totaling 1000km, 660miles.
Well, I still think he's crazy! Yet if it wasn't crazy why would he bother? And why would you bother sponsoring him?
So training begins, and I begin (sorry 'continue') to be the supporting wife, who stops saying, "Why are you doing this?" because really I already know why, but starts saying "YOU CAN DO THIS!" 'Cause I think he's going to need it!
So we're going to try and keep you updated with how the training is going, and we are working on an easy way for you to give donations to the school.
Training so far:
Author: A.E.
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