what next?" my teenage son asked.
i wanted to suggest the merry-go-round, but i knew better.
within minutes, we were boarding the cable cars that ran the length of the park. as we swung out over the crowds in what seemed to be an endless journey, my stomach crept into my throat. i swallowed my fears and looked at the clear blue sky instead of the miniature people below.
at the center of the park stood a ride that vowed to hurtle us through star-dotted blackness like an out-of-control asteroid careening through space. the line was long, which gave me too much time to anticipate what could happen. at regular intervals, signs announced, "caution: those with back or heart conditions should avoid this ride." each time i saw a sign, i quickly evaluated my health. my back ached a little, perhaps from standing in line for two hours, or perhaps it was something serious. my heart pounded. could i have an undiagnosed life-threatening condition? should i risk my life by going on this ride? i almost left the line. however, my children tugged at my shirt, saying, "come on, dad." i had survived two rides; perhaps i could try one more.
what next?" my teenage son asked.
i wanted to suggest the merry-go-round, but i knew better.
within minutes, we were boarding the cable cars that ran the length of the park. as we swung out over the crowds in what seemed to be an endless journey, my stomach crept into my throat. i swallowed my fears and looked at the clear blue sky instead of the miniature people below.
at the center of the park stood a ride that vowed to hurtle us through star-dotted blackness like an out-of-control asteroid careening through space. the line was long, which gave me too much time to anticipate what could happen. at regular intervals, signs announced, "caution: those with back or heart conditions should avoid this ride." each time i saw a sign, i quickly evaluated my health. my back ached a little, perhaps from standing in line for two hours, or perhaps it was something serious. my heart pounded. could i have an undiagnosed life-threatening condition? should i risk my life by going on this ride? i almost left the line. however, my children tugged at my shirt, saying, "come on, dad." i had survived two rides; perhaps i could try one more.
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