The new Hotshot at work in Grants, NM
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“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” --Anais Nin.
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On a Tuesday evening two months ago, during my nightly reading and handful of almonds, a friend called.
“Bob’s wife died," her voice was heavyhearted. "She is our age,”
On Wednesday. I had almost finished my reading when my friend called again.
“I am going to buy that place on the water that I have always wanted,” this time her voice was urgent
“Why?” - something had happened.
“Debbie’s boyfriend died in his sleep - age 29,” the heavyheartedness returned.
On Thursday, before I could even start my reading or almonds, the phone rang - my heart jumped - bad news travels in 3s.
Answering, I heard my son blurt out- “IgotthehotshotjobwiththeCarsoncrewinTaos, New Mexico!”
“What? Slow down?” I said, not fully comprehending.
“I got the hotshot job with the Carson crew in Taos, New Mexico!”
“Congratulations!” was all I could muster, but my voice was beaming. For 2 years, I have shared in my son's dream of becoming an elite forest firefighter - a hotshot.
Not much reading in that week of heartbreak and joy. But, 3 phone calls from 2 people with the courage to chase their dreams.
How about you? When have you chased a dream? Share a story?
