Following My Dream

I have wanted to paint the sacred sites in England, Ireland and France for over 20 years.  So, now, here i go.  I really didn't think this was going to be possible for several years, as I have a daughter - now 15 - that I am totally committed to...  I would have NEVER asked her to stay with her father to enable me to go on this journey this summer, but she moved out on her own about 9 weeks ago.  After I was over the shock of that - and it wasn't easy - I became present to how much I have been struggling to afford the expensive neighborhood I live in, so that she could go to the best schools...  and now that she doesn't want to live with me, I had to ask myself why was I holding up this house?  Once I saw that the cost of a plane ticket to London was less than a month's rent, I knew that now is my time to go, and follow my heart's desire.

I am selling everything I can sell, and am going to buy my ticket this coming week.  I am scared and excited.  I am beginning this blog to chronicle my preparation and obstacles that I am having to overcome.  the biggest thing now is just the huge amount of 'doingness' that has to be accomplished to break my house down and let go of everything.  I was amazed today that my exhusband agreed to help me get things to my storage unit this weekend. that is huge.  so, here i go...  stay tuned.  :()