Transition and Letting Go - into Sarria

This was the last walking day with my brothers. It was exactly the final day I’d hoped for with meaningful conversations. And thanks to a reset of priorities I was able to let go of schedules and be fully present to my beloved siblings. There are multiple transitions happening within the next two days. My brothers will leave. My family will join me (with Jenna!) and most of my small Christian community (although the flat Wieland’s were present!)

I’ve come to a place where I know the trip will no longer be my own and will be focused on my family and friends having the best Camino possible. It’s meant letting go of a lot of the personal time and freedom, while starting to attend slowly to family responsibilities and commitments to other relationships that are very important. However, I gain a lot of joy and happiness with sharing this experience with so many people I love.

That’s probably the message in this time of transition on the Camino for my life: If I choose to be in relationship with others I need to learn how to let go of some things I would like for the benefit of those I love. I’ve slowly (and sometimes much more slowly than I’d like) learned this truth and the grace it reveals. As I’ve learned over and over in life, the way to fullness in life is to give it away.

On to a new phase of the Camino! It’s so nice to have my church with me! ❤️Read more