Luzern, Switzerland-facing fears

I knew coming into this trip that the hotel we were staying at was 7,500 feet in the air. What I did not know was how far that actually was. It included 2 different gondolas and a 30 minute ride to the top. I am all about facing my fears in Europe and I guess this is where I should start?

My main reason for coming over here was to get out of my comfort zone. I am sick of being afraid of so much. I have always categorized myself as the scared one that always wants to stay safe. Do I want my memories to be the same thing day in and day out? Or do I want to think back to the time I was scared out of my mind sledding down a huge hill? If I am such a Christian then I should be able to do anything with his help. I have to keep reminding myself of this.

Back to the gondola. Of course my husband Andy is all about seeing how terrifying he can make the trip. He says OMG what is that noise? Or why did it just do that? All while I am gripping to the side of the gondola with my eyes shut. This is what I love about him though. We have such a fun, loving relationship. I can honestly say I fall more and more in love with him everyday. He challenges me and ensures me everything will be okay, at the same time making it fun for both of us. That is a huge reason why I married him. He is the exact opposite of me, and pulls me out of my safety net. I couldn't imagine being married to someone like myself. I would have been bored out of my mind by day 2 of the honeymoon. Andy is a dreamer and I am so thankful God put us together. I get to ride along in his dreams :)

I had no idea that a place like this even existed. I honestly think that this is what Heaven looks like. I have never been in such awe and speechless in my life. It is a place where I can sit and stare at the same mountain top for hours. In fact that is just what I did yesterday. I sat outside on a lawn chair with a blanket and stared at God's creation. I couldn't help but think this would be such a great place to pray. Sedona, Arizona is the only other place that captured me like this. I feel so close to God. To my Uncle Gary, to Andy's cousin, Brian. The list goes on but for some reason Uncle Gary and Brian are on my mind a lot. I am assuming they are my guardian angels. Why else would I think about them so often? I cannot wait to meet Uncle Gary. He is my dad's brother and meeting him has always weighed so much on my heart. I have also never met Brian. I prayed for him so much that I feel a special bond with him. Maybe it is because Andy is so effected by the loss of him.

Being above the clouds is such an amazing experience. Sure, we have been above the clouds in an airplane before. This is different. I can stare at the clouds for hours, or however long they stick around, and be perfectly content. I feel invincible in a way. That I am above everyone else. I am away from reality and all that comes with that. The way the sun reflects off the snow. The way it can be so warm during the day but so frigid at night. When the sun is setting and the sky suddenly turns to orange, blue and yellow. What a sight, what a sight. Then when the sun is away and the moon appears the stars come along. Pilatus is a place that can be loved at every hour of the day. I haven't seen stars like this since Tulum, Mexico. I never thought I would feel as close to the stars as I did there. I guess I was wrong. I can't believe this is my life. What did I do to deserve this? There are starving children everywhere and I am a top a mountain living like a billionaire. God is good.

Today I will face another fear. Sledging down a mountain. I have never skied before nor done any other snow sport. Heidi is making me go down the harder slope :( It is okay though, the 2 women that did go on the trip have bumps and bruises to make me feel better. One woman has a cut on her nose. Do you know what my sisters would say if I came home with a cut on my nose? I would be the laughing stock for days. I am already self conscious about my cheeks that are a bit chubbier, I don't need to add something to that. Well, if I don't make it back up the mountain it has been real, blogger. Thanks for being there for me.