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France to Santiago

Day 7... Short Day And Day Of Rest

5/30/2015

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We walked a short distance today, 7:30am to 11:30. Being the 7th day on the trail,  we opted for stopping early and taking a day of reflection and rest and recovery. We are currently in Logroña and will resume hiking on Sunday. I'm writing to you as I sit on the floor of a laundromat doing some much needed laundry after a week of Camino dirt.

Looking back at the past 7 days:

We crossed the Pyrenees in freezing temps and fog and drizzly rain...A 12 hour hiking day. A HUGE feat for me!

Joy always comes in the morning! No matter how tired and sore and worn out I am in the evening, no matter how much I think I can't go foward tomorrow, I wake up every day and feel great and find new strength and new joy. It's true...joy does come in the morning.

I have learned that I am still a broken vessel who needs some serious soul work. My pride has been a major source of trouble over the past few days. Watching people pass me by is tough. Comparing myself and my journey to others is trouble every time. Pride is a killer. I cannot compare my journey to the journey of others. God has me on a specific path for a specific purpose.

I have seen, over and over again, how important it is to be in community and to do this journey together. Yes, there are times when it is important to walk alone and be reflective and introspective. But there are many more times when it is important to have a companion, to have a friend to listen to or to walk with I their story, someone who will encourage you and to whom you can be an encouragement.

I have learned that mentors and guides come in many shapes and sizes. Some are older, some are younger, some are many steps ahead of you, while others are just a few feet ahead...but all are mentors and guides and helpers. It is important to learn to walk in the wise counsel of others who have gone before you and can help on the journey.

We have come 168 kilometers out of 791km. Only 623km left to go...
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5 Comments
Pam Thomas
5/30/2015 12:22:53 pm

praying for peace, rest, refreshment and continued joy each day. Keep learning and sharing, and thank you for taking us along, it sure encourages us

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becky
5/31/2015 12:14:35 am

God is good.

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Denny
5/31/2015 01:23:27 am

Wherever you guys go your a blessing to all! Praying!!!

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Matt T
5/31/2015 06:54:50 am

Keep it up, guys! Your ministry to peregrinos is so important. You get to touch people's lives at a unique, vulnerable time when they need and want encouragement. Buen Camino y bendiciones. Hasta el botafumeiro...

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Kris
6/1/2015 03:26:36 pm

where are the poppies and other wild flowers? They inspired me last year?

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