Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick…

It's when you have your sight set on something, your whole heart and soul is invested in this one goal. You're taking steps in its direction, trudging through the trial to achieve what you dream. Suddenly, you look up from the next step you're preparing to take and there it is. By some sweet miracle, it has made steps towards you. You reach out and it is still just beyond your reach. But, oh it's so close. Close enough to validate staying on this road, even though it once seemed impossible. It's so close. You stretch your hand as far as you can while working your feet through everything that is holding you back, and then. The floor is gone and you're tumbling down to a heap of yourself. How bitter the thought of "We were so close."