August 31, 2017
Bridge over Troubled Water
I’m sure you are wondering why I posted a picture of us walking across a bridge. Anybody that knows me, knows that this is a big deal to me. When we travel for business we try to visit some of the local attractions. This time we were in Harrisburg, PA , so of course we had to visit Hersey (twice) and we also decided to go to one of the local minor league baseball games. I was excited about going to the game until I found out we would have to walk across the bridge. ( Details about the bridge – The Walnut Street Bridge also known as the People’s Bridge is a truss bridge that spans the length of 2,801 feet – 854m – one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world ** yes I looked it up to see how long it was)
I don’t like heights, let me rephrase that I don’t like heights that I can see through or can see the bottom. It is a depth perception issue that I have had for years. I am one that won’t even walk across the grates on the sidewalk. So for me to walk across this bridge where I can see over the rails on one side and through the grates on the other side is a Big Deal. Lol.
I have to says thanks to some great friends that walked alongside me to help block my view, even if they did say they got a great workout because I was walking so fast.
The whole time I was walking I was thinking and humming that old Simon and Garfunkel song – Bridge over Trouble Water. I have no idea why that song was in my head, but I think it was fitting.
Sometimes you will have to walk over some troubled water, but as long as you stay focused (and walk really fast – LOL) you will make it to the other side.
Love it!
I love it, too, Kim! I have the exact same issues with bridges and heights — even while driving across! Cannot get to the other side fast enough. Your analogy to “stay focused” is spot on about all things!! Enjoy and stay safe!
Yes indeed! I have the same depth perception issue — but I will remember your advice to STAY FOCUSED! Thank you …. and good night!
Thank God for all the bridges he provides for us to get over our troubled waters. Focus on the good ahead and move on!
What an inspiration!!
This is Phyllis Jonsss. Not certain why name didn’t appear.