I think I’m about finished with paperwork for a while. Today I saw an attorney and finalized my estate-trust deed, will, and final wishes. My goal was to keep my kids out of probate court when the time comes.
For the past 27 ½ months I have had a real education in legal matters, taxes, medical jargon, customer service, dishonesty and kindness. Not that I was never touched by these things before, but they took on a whole new meaning when I dealt with them alone.
I grew stronger, a bit wiser, and more empathetic. There has not been a typical “turning the corner” moment; rather a lot of switchbacks up and down hill. I learned about switchbacks when I began hiking in Alabama in preparation for a trip to Montana in 2015. A switchback is any trail that follows a zig-zag pattern up a steep hill or mountainside. There’s a gradual incline up the mountain instead of climbing straight up to the summit. Hiking a switchback is a much safer and less strenuous way to climb up a hill or mountain.
I thank God for the switchbacks. The rests in between the hard parts. I thank Him for His rest in the hard parts.
“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.”
Psalm 16:9
Not In This Soup Alone 
First, I am sorry for the loss of your husband. Your strength shows through your writing about this moment in your life. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Second, today’s post hit home for me in a different way. Chasing my personal dreams. The visual of moving in a zig-zag motion to the top of a mountain had me nodding my head in agreement. Just want to drop a comment to let you know someone else is trying to climb a mountain too. 🙂
Thank you for reading and for your kind words.