Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Day 680 - Planning of a different kind...


If you're looking for something that will always be there for you, something that will continue to remain active no matter whether you neglect to feed it for weeks and will always allow you to mold it exactly the way you choose, start a blog.

I've never had such a faithful friend in all my life. It's been weeks since I've posted anything but here it is, with a click of the mouse we resume our chatting as if we touched base yesterday...

I've really missed writing about my journey leading up to the big walk in Spain. My excitement has not diminished at all, in fact, I'm counting the days now, all 19 of them to be precise!

It's 680 days since I started blogging about my planned pilgrimage to Santiago and now there are less than 20 left before I get on a plane  - a one bag passenger for the first time in my life.

Right now I am planning my daughter's wedding. On the 26th of May we'll be celebrating this very big day in her life and I'm afraid, right now, that is what all my daily activities center around. In fact, I have a sneaky suspicion that my dreams are pretty preoccupied by wedding decor and menu selections as well!

A couple of months ago I thought walking the Camino was going to be hard work. I'm not so sure anymore - somehow it feels as if it is going to be the vacation after the hard work - walking 780km seems like heaven compared to coordinating a wedding!

It's all good though and I know that once the morning of our big day arrives we are going to forget all the hours of planning and stressing and as it all falls in place we'll probably be walking on clouds for days to come!

In the meantime I am trying hard to fit in a hour or two on the beach whenever I can. I continue to fill my backpack with stones as I walk along - I'm now quite comfortable with carrying weight on my back. The little heart stones continue to line my path every time I head out. I have met some wonderful people on our beautiful beach  whilst walking and I continue to marvel at how the Camino connections are working in my life.

More about these meetings and special people in my next post!





11 comments:

  1. Emilene!

    Proud of you for all this preparation, in both hiking and blogging...you go girl! The clock is ticking!

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    1. SO glad you're joining me on this journey!! I'm leaving one of those little stones on the route for you to collect when it's your turn to take to the road! :)

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  2. The time has flown by! Dont worry about any doubts popping up now, just relax and know it will be an amazing journey! Buen Camino!

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    1. Ewald - I feel almost guilty because I know how much you would like to be back on the camino!! I'm definitely going to have a peek at the old posts on your blog to see what to look out for along the route!!

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  3. Funny but I thought of you this morning when I saw my big stone heart in the family room. We've had to put in on top of the stove so the little ones don't hurt themselves! So excited for you, on both fronts! The morning walks will probably help with the last minute stresses too! Just remember, breathe!

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    1. Karin - you have no idea how special it would have been for me if you were able to join me - your love for the Camino has truly rubbed off on me my friend!

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  4. You are such an amazing woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend!! Your camino trip is truly such an inspiration to me, to not give up on all my dreams in my life. You have done an amazing job in getting Melissa ready for one of her most beautiful days in her life and I'm so happy to be a part of that preparation. The 26 May 2012 is going to be one to be added to my book of memories and I will pray for your journey in Spain to be a successful, happy and peaceful road ahead of you. Enjoy this coming week to the fullest!! xx

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    1. Monica! Now you've got me crying AGAIN! It is so special to see my daughter surrounded by so many wonderful friends and what you've written here will be replayed in my head when I'm out there walking in Spain! You are a truly special woman and I wish you and your family God's richests blessings!

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  5. Emilene,

    Have been reading your blog for the last hour. Love it!!!
    All my love
    Sabs

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    1. Thank you so much! Hope you'll be following when I'm in real 'pilgrim' mode during the next couple of weeks!! Big hug from this side of the world!

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  6. Emilene, I am excitedly waiting for your and the other group's pilgrimage to start and hope and pray that this walk for MSA will be blessed in many ways. love, Sonja

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