Gravity doesn't pause while you learn how to fly.

This has been quite a week and quite a day.  I'll paraphrase a quote often attributed to aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman:  "Gravity doesn't pause while you learn how to fly."

For now, I'll close my eyes and take a deep breath.  Exhale.  Smile.  Proceed to the next thing.  

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