Hermanos & Hope

My first four miles of my walk today were all under 20 minutes per mile. I’ve been averaging a little over 20 minutes per mile generally. There certainly was motivation today for my walk…to see my brothers!

I caught them on video walking into the parador where we will be staying in León for two nights. It will be my third “zero day” of four for our trip. I can’t wait to have a rest day, to spend the next few days with my brothers, and to stay in this stunning parador (the one filmed in the movie, The Way, if you ever seen it.)

A day can feel differently when there is something anticipated to come ahead. It changes the way one sees the day. It’s a reminder to me of what it means to be a people of hope - a Christian. My life, hopefully, is lived differently because I call myself Christian and live in hope that this world and the world to come will be transformed by love.

Today the brothers and I spent lingering hours chatting about our lives. It was so nourishing and exactly what I had hoped for. And this is only day one with them! We laughed and listened to each other. They were nice to say that out of all of us, I’m the only one of the four who could’ve pulled off getting all of us together. I’m glad they all agreed to come knowing, like Mary, that it’s a sacrifice for Angela, Heather, and their kids. I know that Jim also sacrificed as he is starting a new business and it’s an important time for him.

True to form, upon seeing it was 12:30 am I told them I’m turning in. While they all decided to keep the party going. Hope to see them at breakfast at 8:30! 😳もっと詳しく