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Do you like white water rafting? I do!
Take a large inflatable raft that holds 8-10 people,
a skilled river guide to keep the raft moving on a
safe course, a fast moving river with some challenging
rapids, and scenery on both sides that takes your
breath away ... and you have the recipe for an
incredibly wonderful time, or for disaster.
What makes the difference? Preparation. This means
that you:
- Write down exactly where you're going and when
you expect to arrive so that people know where to
find you if you need help.
- Have a clear plan of how you'll get there plus the
right tools and equipment for the journey.
- Understand and obey the rules of safe travel, wear
your life jacket at all times and follow the
instructions of your guide.
- Carry along survival supplies and a first aid kit
for emergencies.
- Have the good sense to stay away from known
hazards!
Doesn't this sound a lot like life? Let me
tell you a story:
Several years ago on a white water rafting trip with
some friends down the Flathead River in Montana, I
experienced the unexpected.
We hit what is called a "hole": a short, steep
drop-off caused by a large rock underneath the
surface. A big hole not seen in time can easily flip
a raft. That's exactly what happened.
One minute I was rockin' and rollin', having the time
of my life. The next I was flailing in the Flathead in
water the temperature of just-melted snow.
Did I have a moment of close communion with my
Creator? You bet I did! It's hard to imagine until
we're in situations like this just how powerless we
really are against the forces of nature. I was, to
say the least, extremely humbled by the experience.
Fortunately, because of good preparation, neither I
nor anyone else in the group suffered serious injury
or loss of life in this mishap.
I remember oh so well the final words of instruction
we received before starting our journey:
"In the very unlikely event that you and the raft
should ever become separated, keep your feet
pointed downstream so you can push off from the
rocks, and go with the flow until you are rescued."
Sometimes "going with the flow" of life may mean
running a few rapids on your backside. Are you
prepared for the ride?
Warmly and Positive-ly Yours
Sharon (Fearless Reader) Iezzi
"Down-home is where the heart is, where love is, and ultimately, where GOD is."
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