When to end a pursuit...

2 years of desert have passed since I have considered this blog...
This year I found myself pursuing a dream that I have pursued for a long time, about 20 years. Though I feel I am close to realizing that dream, I fear I must let it go. Our culture tells us, "never give up on your dreams". The problem is that working on dreams takes time. For me, a lot of time. A focus on a minor dream can drain time away from more important things. Eli turned 12 2 months ago. I have found that my kids are getting older and my time with them is limited. I need to focus on making the rest of their childhood full of good memories, stability and love. There are always pros and cons but this I cannot deny. I cannot force God's hand into making things happen. They will, or they will not. I can focus on my family and, on the side, try to move us to a location/ circumstance that will foster those family values. Once they are grown, Heather and I can return to our crazy plans and dreams if they still hold interest. For now our interest should be, "What can we do to create a better family atmosphere?" Time is short and the clock is ticking.