Another update from the Camino de Santiago...I felt like it must happen. Today we were slated to walk only a short distance--18 km. I woke up early, just after 5 a.m., and I packed my bags in the hall of our hostel joined by my sister and Bob. Around 5:30 Christine and I hit the... Continue Reading →
July 19–Prayers for my son, Matt
Once I went to a dance and the friend I was with, Sam, said, "Do you see that guy over there? He's becoming Catholic." So the friend introduced us and I was like, "HI. I LOVE BEING CATHOLIC. DO YOU WANT TO GO ON A NEW YEAR'S RETREAT WITH ME? There will be dancing." And... Continue Reading →
Update from the road
Limited internets and no pictures means this post isn´t for the faint of heart (also! European keyboards with different places for keys!) But! I did want to update. We are well. Quite well. The group is a joyful mix of awesome, awesome people. I love hanging out with them. I love walking the super steep... Continue Reading →
July 18–Pray for Marcus. And Fr. Simon.
I think you were technically supposed to pray for Fr. Simon today. But now it's BONUS DAY! Two pilgrims for the price of one! Please pray for MARCUS! This guy is actually walking the full 800 km. Whew! He joins us from Canada. Oh, and he's a seminarian (sorry, ladies) so he could use all... Continue Reading →
July 17–My momzies
MY MOM IS JUST LIKE, "TELL THEM TO PRAY FOR MY FEET." So, yeah. Straight from her mouth. Pray for the feet of this woman who has adventured across the Carribean, Europe, Asia, Australia and America. The woman who birthed five kiddos, homeschooled them all, and is now making her way to Santiago. Woo hoo!!
July 16- Prayers for Bob
One day I got a phone call on my work line from a man I'd never met before. "Hi," he said, "I heard you're walking the Camino de Santiago. I want to join you." It was bizarre. The conversation that followed was probably awkward for both of us as I tried to ask important but... Continue Reading →
July 15–Prayers for the lovely M.
This one joins us. She's a complete treasure. Like, holiest one I know, for real. In the words of my sister, "She probably sees visions of Jesus and Mary, but she just hasn't told anyone yet because she's super humble." We're so glad to have her along! Praise and bless God for all of His... Continue Reading →
July 14–Prayers for Baby Julia-Ghoulia
Yep, this girl is along for the ride. Leetle baby Julia who would tell me, "The Camino is calling me! I hear it!" And so it was. The Camino has called us all. I called Julia tonight (I'm writing these the night before we leave, btw). I said, "TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU ARE BRINGING SO... Continue Reading →
July 13–Prayers being collected for our friend Jesus
I met this guy several years ago. My oldest brother volunteered with an order of priests, as did this guy. At the end of the year they were going to have a mission to a large city--New York, maybe? But, alas, swine flu fear grasped the country and flights were cancelled. My brother recommended our... Continue Reading →
July 12- Pray for Ceebs
My sister. My dearest partner in greatness. We travel together well, even though she needs a precise schedule. Frequently, I pretend we have one and make it up on the spot because I am good at improving these situations. She's cool with that, though. This is the girl who packed the first aid kit first.... Continue Reading →
