Mike and Susy's Spirit of Discovery

Tag: loss

  • Journal Entry 7… Joy, Death and a Dog named Reese

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    Susanne Pekrul

    Yesterday I checked a big box off my bucket list, taking a hot air balloon ride. We got up at 3:45am to get to Portland in time to watch a field of sunflowers wake in the morning sun as we lifted off the ground. The wind was so calm, the only indication we were moving…

  • Journal Entry 1, Day 1, January 6th

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    Susanne Pekrul

    This morning started off with an air of anxious nerves and bittersweet thoughts of Sheila, Daddy, and the people we are leaving behind. I calmed after recalling my sister Laura’s farewell video. Quoting Helen Keller, “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.” I’m not sure that is what everyone desires, but it…