Britton said he had a moment of clarity as he was flying 30,000 feet off the ground on his way to Puerto Rico a few weeks ago. He was listening to the song Drive by Incubus. As he listened to the lyrics, he realized this is exactly what we are trying to do. We are trying to let go of the fear that holds us back from living fully the life we want to actively create. With Puerto Rico we are ready to take the wheel and steer our lives in a new, exciting direction.

Property through the trees

So, we have put an offer in, and received a counter offer on the property in Isabela near San Sebastian. It has a lot of potential and we can afford it. We are now ready to accept that counter offer and get into the nitty- gritty of buying a property there. We are hoping to avoid the mortgage process, but that means scrounging together enough through our various resources to close. So we are hoping to push the closing out a few months if possible. We are super excited, and more than a little scared.

But today at work I realized how much more I want to take the wheel and steer. Fear holds us back, but our drive moves us forward.

Britton made this video of the property, the drive there and of pictures around the western part of the island. Enjoy the ride and feel free to sing along to the lyrics (below)! 🙂

Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear
And I can’t help but ask myself how much I let the fear
Take the wheel and steer
It’s driven me before
And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal
But lately I’m beginning to find that I
Should be the one behind the wheel

Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there
I’ll be there

So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive?
It’s driven me before
And it seems to be the way that everyone else gets around
But lately I’m beginning to find that
When I drive myself my light is found

Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there
I’ll be there

Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive

Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there
I’ll be there