On Friday I made a decision. One that I've been thinking about for a few weeks.
It's funny how life works out. After making this decision I felt much better, while the anxiety began to subside. For the first time in my life I went shooting. I didn't just photograph all of the target practice.
My little sister is in the shot above, she'd been shooting, she's had her own guns for a few years now.
My husband was once a police officer, he showed me how to shoot. He was the one who wanted to stop by the gun store on Friday.
Here I am shooting. It was the first time I've fired multiple rounds. I actually enjoyed it, it was empowering. It was fun, I think it's something I could learn to do and not fear. Guns have always made me wary and I'm glad my kids have the skills they need to use them safely.
He can hit the target..it took me a while to be able to hit it.
It was nice to be a participant and not just a wary bystander.
November 1st, 2013 was a good day. I remember a few November 1sts that were not good days. So I may not have everything straight in what my plans for the future are, I certainly have resolved where I can not be and what I will not do.
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