Knowing

Today I got out of the boat. And decided to walk on water.

At any point, I could drown. I could see that I'm actually walking on water...an impossible thing...and sink swiftly.

And yet, here I am. It feels like the first time I set foot on African soil with a smile and a dream. The first time I gave an injection to a patient. The first time I held a microphone to sing.

It's a beautiful, terrifying, magical feeling.

I don't know much, but I know I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.

And yes, the greatest thing I know is this:

I know you. It's like I have known you my whole life.

It doesn't make sense.

It's not logical.

It's walking on water.

And even if I sink, even if I almost drown,

It was so worth getting out of the boat.

11/9/12