October 10, Day 6 REST

Decided to put the summit first!, rather than ascent


 Word for the day, “GRACE”.  Grace is defined as smooth and elegant movement.”  My walking up the next mountain? Hill? Was anything but graceful.  I have a cold, so walking in the rain has not been conducive to healing.  No chills though.  So today was another mountain climb, above we are at the top! We went from San Roman-Ullibarri to Santa Cruz de Campezo. 

My mother, Helen, was a true believer in the rosary. She met with a group weekly to pray to Mary. 
And she was truly full of grace! 
So as I trudged up the hill, I recited the rosary!
And the rhythm and the prayer, 
So full of grace; helped me make it up the hill!
Mom was also one great 🪗 player, poet, loving mom

Last night was a full moon, the harvest moon!  I could see it out my window.

A prayerful room! At a lovely convent.  We all know it’s the nuns who do the work of the church.
And I’m now signing off, as I have 102 temp!  No walking in the rain for me.  

                       Jeez Louise

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 10, 2022 at 9:25 PM

    Rest up and take care of yourself. I’m glad you can recuperate, and remember to bring grace to yourself. Sending healing thoughts, Susan💞

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  2. AnonymousOctober 11, 2022 at 7:00 AM

    I love seeing the pics…glad you’re resting and found your stuff

    I was hoping that would be the case….take it easy , but persevere as best you can (yer deara here)

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2022 at 8:38 AM

    Feel better Louise! Sending love and prayers ❤️⭐️🙏🏼

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  4. AnonymousOctober 11, 2022 at 8:39 AM

    Above from Liz xoxo

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  5. AnonymousOctober 11, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    Bette V here. A great service to us all --the Jeez Louise blog. I can tell the community is forming nicely!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 11, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    I haven't heard any mention of delicious pintxos. Are the Basques not known for these?

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