I can see the tipping point....

There is always a tipping point when you travel. My journey has been an incredible one full of incredible feats, awesome experiences, and many seemingly "disappointing" moments. Climbing a mountain will definitely make you doubt yourself many times over. It's also something that you must do with a team which adds an extra dynamic to it. As a leader, keeping your FAITH in tact is sometimes the hardest part. Your team mates need encouragement even when you're the one about to give up. People get left behind and some don't realize how important their being there the whole time mattered. The hardest part is knowing that you've almost reached your goal. Reaching the top of the mountain represents so many things. For one, it's a mirage, because that is not your goal, the goal is getting back down to the other side after you've reached the top. But it does represent easier travelling ahead. It makes the sense of purpose larger. It feeds the soul with the necessary fuel. It gives a sense of accomplishment that makes you KNOW that it can be done. Now - it's time to take the whole team home. Safely and in one piece, with all the precious jewels that were taken on this journey.

Ladies and gentleman, although I'm not there yet, I can see the tipping point. My load is HEAVY and I'm fortunate to have a great team. We're getting stronger. We've even added some companions along the way that have strengthened us. We've also let some people go - some have tragically died. It's tough, so we're still pushing, but we're almost there. We can see the tipping point! There is no turning back now!!!!

We've almost reached the tipping point

This is the hardest part

Grabbing all this hard work - and pushing it over the top

Got to keep the load balanced and soak the scenery in

as we check that every thing is in place 

And the second journey begins

Screw the bolts in tight, lubricate the rust away

Cause when we easy riding down

Our carriage must not sway

The momentum needs much support 

So we don't end in a crash

But a gentle swish down into port

Is how we did our math.

When we get to the bottom, we need people there ready to unload.

And tell the story properly

of what happened on that mountain road

We lost many and always almost gave up.

But kept on a pushing - UP UP UP

Sweat and tears wiped away with our faith

Now we know we can slide down and give our bodies a rest

Cause we can see that gracious tipping point.

We've almost reached our tipping point!