I live in America where begging is frowned upon at least in this age. How humbling to be a beggar from the richest country in a foreign land. And yet asking for help is not disgraceful because in some way we all lack something. By asking for help the giver and receiver are both blessed.
That's so true, Ed, "By asking for help the giver and receiver are both blessed." Never, NEVER take someone's blessing away when their help is offered....accept it in grace and love, and pass it on in every opportunity God gives you. The blessings continue.....on, and on, and on....
Walking this journey is courageous as you open yourself to be vulnerable, to be humbled, to feel need, to experience God’s perfect faithfulness in caring for you and providing sufficiently, and to walk through God’s nature, the world he created, in its rich beauty. You will be changed forever. Thank you for sharing.
Mother Teresa, known for her work with the poor and marginalized, she often spoke about freedom in relation to poverty. She believed that poverty could be a source of freedom, as the less one has, the less they are occupied and tied down, allowing them to be free to serve others. It sharpens our dependence on the Almighty.
Spiritual wealth over physical wealth was this brave yet humble little woman’s way of life. Finding hospitality in an often inhospitable world heals both the receiver and the giver. This is likely the blessing of the Camino de Santiago.
Yours is the first email I look for every morning Sean. Had you planned better and ahead you might have reserved a hotel room but at that point you would not remain a pilgrim. You would be just another tourista. Forward March Sean, one foot in front of another, you can do this and you are anything but stupid. I think you are quite brave for doing this.
You and your precious wife are so brave and beautiful inside and out! What you two are doing is magnificent! You are doing it the way it should be done… stepping out on faith. Not only faith in God but faith in yourselves.
May God continue to be with you every step and breath you take. God bless you both and this awesome experience!
I am glad that I visited there but it was nowhere near the experience you are having because we spent more time on a tour bus than walking the road.
The beliefs and spirituality of these people humbles me. Sean, you and your wife definitely have angels all around you watching you, helping you and leading you to where you need to be. You two are so very blessed. ❤
So you found a bed. Funny how things like a (dry) bed and shelter (not to mention sanitary facilities) and a decent beer take on monumental importance. But don't beat yourself up for lack of planning or trusting "the kindness of strangers" because there is a loving, patient spirit to small town folks everywhere in the world. People who have little understand what it means to have nothing, and right now, los estadounidenses locos (the crazy Americans) are humbly wandering sheep pastures and back alleys in search of them. You have some hard-working, supremely patient angels hanging around you! That taxi driver was one of them!
Glad to hear you had a small success in finding a room, and a bonus parade to be part of. They are not the only ones that see you, we see you. Vaya con Dios
I live in America where begging is frowned upon at least in this age. How humbling to be a beggar from the richest country in a foreign land. And yet asking for help is not disgraceful because in some way we all lack something. By asking for help the giver and receiver are both blessed.
That's so true, Ed, "By asking for help the giver and receiver are both blessed." Never, NEVER take someone's blessing away when their help is offered....accept it in grace and love, and pass it on in every opportunity God gives you. The blessings continue.....on, and on, and on....
Thanks for saying it.
Yes, they see you. And, you are doing everything right, especially being on the Camino during Holy Week.
Keep walking, and keep trusting God and his angels.
Walking this journey is courageous as you open yourself to be vulnerable, to be humbled, to feel need, to experience God’s perfect faithfulness in caring for you and providing sufficiently, and to walk through God’s nature, the world he created, in its rich beauty. You will be changed forever. Thank you for sharing.
Your words touch me like a thundering lightening bolt. Indeed, my friend, indeed❤️
Beautifully said, Amy.
Mother Teresa, known for her work with the poor and marginalized, she often spoke about freedom in relation to poverty. She believed that poverty could be a source of freedom, as the less one has, the less they are occupied and tied down, allowing them to be free to serve others. It sharpens our dependence on the Almighty.
Spiritual wealth over physical wealth was this brave yet humble little woman’s way of life. Finding hospitality in an often inhospitable world heals both the receiver and the giver. This is likely the blessing of the Camino de Santiago.
This makes me so very, unbelievably happy! I love you guys and I love the angels and saints watching us. Not estupido at all!
Yours is the first email I look for every morning Sean. Had you planned better and ahead you might have reserved a hotel room but at that point you would not remain a pilgrim. You would be just another tourista. Forward March Sean, one foot in front of another, you can do this and you are anything but stupid. I think you are quite brave for doing this.
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You and your precious wife are so brave and beautiful inside and out! What you two are doing is magnificent! You are doing it the way it should be done… stepping out on faith. Not only faith in God but faith in yourselves.
May God continue to be with you every step and breath you take. God bless you both and this awesome experience!
I am glad that I visited there but it was nowhere near the experience you are having because we spent more time on a tour bus than walking the road.
That's the way I would do it too, Janice. Call me chicken, but my hiking days are long gone. Cluck, cluck.
You are sure right about the faith part. Wow! Faith and an adventurous spirit.
Again with the words. The angels do see you. And through you they see me too. God is with you Sean. Wear that like the warm dry coat it is.
The beliefs and spirituality of these people humbles me. Sean, you and your wife definitely have angels all around you watching you, helping you and leading you to where you need to be. You two are so very blessed. ❤
Amen to this! Reminds me to be more aware of my own actions.
You ARE brave and I know there are angels watching over you and Jamie as you take every step!
So you found a bed. Funny how things like a (dry) bed and shelter (not to mention sanitary facilities) and a decent beer take on monumental importance. But don't beat yourself up for lack of planning or trusting "the kindness of strangers" because there is a loving, patient spirit to small town folks everywhere in the world. People who have little understand what it means to have nothing, and right now, los estadounidenses locos (the crazy Americans) are humbly wandering sheep pastures and back alleys in search of them. You have some hard-working, supremely patient angels hanging around you! That taxi driver was one of them!
Glad to hear you had a small success in finding a room, and a bonus parade to be part of. They are not the only ones that see you, we see you. Vaya con Dios
Walk on!
Hmm...reminds me of a song.
Yes, it's in Carousel, the movie.
God is with you both my dear friends 🙏🙏
Yes, angels surround you and Jamie. I hope you got some good rest there.
Sean, you and Jaime are both angels