Bottom of the Trail

I stood at the bottom of the trail with excitement.  I knew what was at the top of the trail, an amazing view and the top of the waterfall.  I know some of you are saying, just get up the trail. But when you are out of shape and overweight, everything is hard.  Your body and joints hurt, and I knew when I started climbing, that my chest would burn and my legs would feel weak.  However, I stood there with determination, I am going to the top.

My husband climbs the trail with ease, but I cannot compare myself to him.  I assure you, I cannot compete with him.  Honestly, we all need to stop comparing ourselves to others.  We must set goals that we can achieve. If I had made it half way, that is better than standing at the bottom and wishing I could go to the top to see the view.  So, slowing but surely, I started the climb and I didn’t care how long it was going to take.  I fact, I did make it to the top and the view was worth it!!