Friends gave us a voucher to go out together, all of us. So tonight, Pat and I went out to check the place out. To have an evening (well: an hour:) out together and to see whether there’d be enough space for all of us.
It’s a really nice place. Maybe 10, 15 minutes walk from the house.
So, one evening next week, that will be our evening out. Can’t wait.
A remarkable thing happened today. Two people, far away from each other, not knowing of each other, never mind knowing each other, said, independently, that they are 100% convinced that Pádraig will be able to walk. That he had that stamina and determination to get back up on his feet and walk. They weren’t trying to be nice, they were not prompted and they had no reason to say so.
I’m telling you: nothing, nothing is impossible. There are no boundaries. Limits imposed by laws of physics don’t exist. If you want something and you try really hard, you will get there. The hurt, the occasional disappointed, the despair, even the tears you’ll encounter on the way are just part of the journey. They come and go. All the time you’ll know that in the end the Dreamboat will float and you’ll be on it steering it towards the sea. Standing behind the wheel.
Keep going. Keep moving. Leave all these obstacles by the wayside. You’ll be getting there. Nothing and nobody will stop you.
Hospi-Tales 
Reinhard, thank you so much for your inspiring words. They are spoken from experience, and from exactly the hard work and dedication you refer to. They are true and real, and give me clarity and fortitude. Thank you so much.
Things have been demanding and I haven’t been able to read your blog for a while. I’ve started following everyday again and am so so delighted to learn of all the wonderful news with Pádraig. I too believe he will be able to walk. Look at what he is doing everyday. It’s awesome, enabled by will, determination and love, and it will continue.
We wish you, Pat, Pádraig and all your family a very merry Christmas and a joy-filled new year. We’re with you, headed towards that sea. See you on the water.
My warmest wishes,
Ting Ting
We are together on that sea, in that dreamboat, though we’ve never met, Ting Ting. Thank you for your kind words but, you know, it is that will, determination, and love you talk about that make all this happen because it transcends the routine, the ‘we have it all seen before’, the lack of ambition, believe, and will. We are standing strong and we will never give up. – I am so happy to hear that you are strong and clear in your mind about what is right, what is the right thing to do. Let me know if you’re ever in Dublin!
We are together, never alone.
Reinhard