Well, this might be a different post. It is fair to say that everyone has their share of "stuff" that they deal with. For the most part I choose to be happy. One thing I am certain of in life is that I hold no special wisdom. But, yesterday someone said, "I keep thinking I want to hear “your story”... what you tell people along the way (besides that you know Robert Mark TarBush)!!!" So, I humbly present a "Mom" story:
• The sun promises to be hot today on the Meseta. We get up at 6 a.m. to walk in the darkness--maybe we can avoid the absolute heat of the day. Headlamps dot the path ahead. Many pilgrims have had the same idea. The breeze is still cool but we can feel the dust in every breath. We must climb a 12% incline before we reach the Alto Mostelates. As we crest the peak we turn for one last glance of the valley. In reverence I approach the edge of the path. The sun is rising above the city, above the castle, above the clouds. My young friend from St Jerome Quebec stands with me. My soul is overwhelmed--I begin to sing "The Splendour of the King.....clothed in Majesty.....Let All the Earth Rejoice...." We were on holy ground. Over 40 000 steps today. Many along the banks of the Canal de Castilla. Although the Canal is no longer used the trees it nourishes provided some shade. A wonderful day. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom. Dear H.S. Friend, Just hanging around the Canal. Boats don't travel up and down it anymore but there is lots of rushing water. Have you been to the Welland Canal in Ontario? Sincerely, Flat S
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Homeschool S,L,Mom
9/26/2017 09:19:32 am
We haven't been to the wellend canal I don't think. I will ask dad.Homeschool S
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Ray
9/26/2017 10:06:27 am
Sadly no. Sometimes in the morning with another day of walking ahead I am just plain grumpy. I am trying to work on attitude,but I can't think of a better place to spend time trying to improve.
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