The challenge: walk 200 miles in Spain. We booked our tickets to Spain to walk the Camino Santiago - only 200 miles of the 458 mile pilgrimage. THIS would motivate me to WALK.
I began in April - ever so slowly and boringly. Then, it became fun and I was determined not to let this young-27-year-old-active-girl be a lot faster than me. I determined that I would train for this - endurance and speed - in order to keep up with her. I even googled it.
We would go 20 miles per day. Lofty high goal.People said that is unrealistic.
Everywhere I went I walked - San Juan Islands, Maui, Puerto Rico, California, etc. I worked hard and broke in my new shoes in preparation for this trip.
Yesterday, one week before our departure, we came to our senses. We are changing our route - 135 miles, 13 miles per day average. It was a difficult decision, but she convinced me by telling me that there is a free wine fountain on this route. OK. I can do this
I am handing out gospel tracts "The Narrow Road That Leads to Life" - people will have plenty of time to read these.
3 comments:
Earl will be thrilled you are using that tract!! I am too!! God bless your missionary journey!And bring you all safely home again!
Love SISTER Sue
I am excited - sooooo soon! I just read this in a forum re:the wine fountain, and it made me chuckle:
“We are pleased to invite you to drink in moderation. If you wish to take the wine with you, you will have to buy it.” and:
“Pilgrim, if you wish to arrive at Santiago full of strength and vitality, have a drink of this great wine and make a toast to happiness.”
and Susie - I like your word *all*...someday the world will know ...
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