Meredith said:
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If I had turned back -- as I was tempted dozens of times when I could barely place one foot in front of the other in the blowing sand -- I would never have experienced this.

Apart from enjoying your description of the landscape and your thoughts about the dead flies - this bit of wisdom has arrived at a moment when I need it. I'm being tempted to step back and let go of my dreams...but you have reminded me... that road only leads to regret