I struggle with follow through.  I'm pretty good at setting goals, but struggle with doing what it takes to complete them.  I get part of the way there and stop.  Sometimes I even think that I actually sabotage myself. It's true. I think I feel safer somehow.
Earlier this year, I listed several things that I have wanted to accomplish in 2010.  I haven't made a lot of progress. One of the things on my list is "Hike to the M".  I live in Missoula,  Montana and there is a lot of pride in our college, the University of Montana.   There is so much pride that there is a giant "M" on the face of Mount  Sentinel, just behind the college.  Hiking up to that large white letter has become a rite of passage for anyone who lives here.  It's 620  feet up the side of the mountain, and the only way to get there is by hiking a mile up a switchback trail.
 I've always wanted to hike it, but somehow when others were going, I would always have an excuse why I couldn't.  Last Saturday I woke up and decided that today was the day. Two of my kids went along to keep me company and offer moral support.  I don't think I would have made it without their encouragement and patience. Thank you Zach and Megan. You are both awesome!
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| They were so patient and encouraging! | 
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| You couldn't shortcut, even if you wanted to! | 
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| The view was awesome! | 
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| Whatever direction you looked | 
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| Three large bucks were enjoying the hillside, too! | 
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| They didn't seem to mind sharing the mountain. | 
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| We made it! | 
I heard a couple of women encouraging a friend along the way. They were telling her to just focus on taking one step at a time.  Good advice don't you think?
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