October 29 Day 24, Mission Accomplished

Word for the day:  Journey: the act of traveling

PILGRIMAGE:

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A pilgrimage is a journey, often into an unknown or foreign place, where a person goes in search of new or expanded meaning about their self, others, nature, or a higher good, through the experience. It can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life. Wikipedia

Well, I would call this experience a journey, rather than a pilgrimage!  I do not feel a spiritual transformation, but success in that I accomplished this feat.  We traveled from Montserrat to Manresa, 25 km, a grueling trek.  There were many experiences of the divine along the way.
              Sunrise at Montserrat 
                 In the plaza of the basilica 

Readying for our final walk!  Our pilgrim song:
           “We are pilgrims on a journey”

  “we’re companions on the road” (Kathy and me)
        “We are called to help each other”


                “Walk the mile”

                  “And share the load”

We had many angels on this journey, sharing the load.  The men proved that chivalry is not dead!  They carried packs for others on the hard parts of the walk.  Here is Anthony and Charlie with a 4 pack
WHERE IS A SIX PACK WHEN YOU NEED IT?

                   Jeez Louise 


And Mom never failed me!  
There was a butterfly 🦋 guiding me along the way during the entire route.  Mom was my greatest cheerleader in life, and she has continued in that role in her afterlife!  I was hoping to gain a better understanding of my mom’s faith on this journey. 
And, in some ways I have.  But in the end, this was indeed, my faith journey.  More to come!


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  1. AnonymousOctober 29, 2022 at 8:07 PM

    No comment tonite…. Great read though…. I miss you

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  2. AnonymousOctober 29, 2022 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful introspection. A journey indeed- I am sure you will continue to process for a long while. I loved how mom was with you the whole journey. She truly is our angel now. Sending you love and time for relaxation. So happy for you. 💞💞💞Susan

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