We have three days left on this journey and we are sad and excited at the same time. We are trying not to have expectations for our feelings when we finish so as to enjoy whatever emotions we experience. Standing in front of the Cathedral that we have walked toward for 34 days will certainly be a great feeling!
Everyday our feet get a little bit bigger. We have noticed everyone else´s do too. We have been referring to them as Flinstone feet. Some days I wonder whose feet I am wearing. Maybe someone switched out my feet while I was sleeping. We are not sure what shoes we will wear home on the plane because we can´t fit our feet into the shoes we wore in Paris. Hopefullly they will get back to normal some day.
Remember the bum we talked about a few days ago? Today we met a German who had talked to him for a long time. The ¨bum¨ aka Christ on the Camino has been walking for seven years all over Europe. He lost a son in some kind of accident 7 years ago and his father two years ago. His wife´s family is rich and wants nothing to do with him. This story is all via another German man. So tonight, we see him again. We think NO WAY! We met an American family and have spent some of the day with them today. One of the women wrapped up what she hadn´t eaten and took it to him. He hugged her and told her she was an angel. What a camino!! So after all our judgements, he is just another pilgrim like us. Perhaps he is looking for an inner peace. Who knows? Shame on us for not being more welcoming. Fear most of the time gets the best of us and keeps us from being the Christians that we should be. We hope to get to talk to him before our journey is over.
After such a serious topic it is hard to say much else. We hope you are all well and that you think about those around you. Matthew 25:40 ¨Whatever you have done for the least of these brothers of mine, you have done for me.¨ My how we fall so short.
We love you all,
Mel and Toni
PS No one made any suggestions about getting everyone together. WE have thought about the backroom at Billy Boys´, our house, Benedict.... or even school. We just want to be able to share with as many of you at once as possible because we miss you all like crazy!!
5 comments:
I cannot believe you are so close to your ultimate destination. It may parallel what we will feel like when we are at heaven's gate. The only difference is that when we cross over into heaven, the blisters, bruises, and swollen feet of this life will be gone. You are going to have reminders of your journey for weeks to come. If you want me to arrange a meeting for the Wednesday that you get back, I will. Just let me know; I'll call Billy Boys, Benedict Street or the school to make arrangements. I was going to go to the Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick concert at the zoo that night, but I will make a sacrifice for you since Mel is leaving for NM so quickly after you get back. JK, my kids (Carson, Nick, Chase, Allison, and possibly Jason) are all going to the concert, but they didn't invite me. I'm hacked; I've been a Journey and Heart fan since before they were born. I am trying to get all of my school work done this week because Jason has to be in Ft. Worth on the 22nd, and he is coming here either before or after that day, so I want to be available to hang out with him while he's here.
By the way, Cindy resigned today. She doesn't have another job yet, but she is taking a giant leap of faith. If nothing else comes up, she can sub in Edmond and Deer Creek for a year. Remember her in your prayers.
I know that the end of your journey is bitter-sweet. I can't wait to hear your stories and see your pictures. BUT I will NOT rub your feet. HA! I told Debbie to tell you guys that if everyone wants to come to my house for your return to show off your pics you guys are all welcome. There are lots of great places around me to go eat and I will make dessert You guys are amazing. I can't believe it is almost over. Remember your feet will recover and the memories will last forever.
It seems surreal that you have been walking for 34 days! Wow! I just want to say how happy I will be to see you both and give you proper hugs. Remember, I didn't get to give you really good ones before you left because I got sick.
Toni, tomorrow I will be meeting Christy and am so looking forward to it. I know I speak for her when I say I wish you could be there with us! You all savor these last few days of your journey and stay safe. Do something relaxing when you get to Paris.
Love you!
Hey Guys,
I cannot believe you have been walking for 34 days, and even though I have been reading the blog, I still need voice and physical presence to "get it." I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing.
Andrew and I went to the Salvation Army today to find a "date" outfit for him to take to camp. All campers will have a prearranged date just to get to know someone of the opposite sex; it's supposed to be silly. We found a long metallic faux alligator blazer; it's hideous. I'm sure, he'll wear it with some camo shorts, his Fedora, Vans, and a band T shirt.
I found another house I want ya'll to look at, really close to Norman North HS. Cute! No pressure at all - I've just kept my eye out.
Dave is watching the home run derby. At the moment, Josh Hamilton is wowing the fans with 28homeruns in the first round - a recond. He (Dave) and Jim, our friend with cancer, are getting together to watch the all star game tomorrow night. Jim isn't doing well. So would you say a few words for him as you go - his family too? We went to the launch of his new poetry book yesterday - hard to see him that way. He's made his bucket list.
I need to start working on "sch___" stuff, but I just can't quite get motivated. Last week's class about did me in.
I'm sure that even on your walk, you've heard that Brad and Angelina had twins, a boy and a girl.
Well, I'm rambling. I'll see you soon. You're in my thoughts constantly. Be safe. I know you are strong. Love and prayers are headed your way.
GP
Great job!!!! I am a little upset that your journey is almost over. What will we all read?! I do believe that your journey has truly just began because of all you have learned. You girls will be able to apply your experiences to many different situations and to continue to inspire others.
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