hi you guys,
well, barb and i had an awakening at the nurse´s office today. we realized that the nurse was trying to help barb´s foot heal, not get us ready to walk some more. i asked if we would be able to go to santiago soon and she asked 'how?' i said walking and she looked exasperated. she said if barb had any pain we had to quit.
we came back to the hostel, barb went for a walk to think, and came back saying no, she couldn´t do it. while she was gone, i came to the same thought. there is too much risk, it´s too isolated an area and there are still 400+ kms to go. too far.
so, as sad as i am, i know it´s the right decision. walking in pain, i think, keeps a person from being totally here. and to me, the only point of the camino is to be here.
we have had a great time, we laugh all the time, we´ve made friends, we did everything we wanted except arrive in santiago. yesterday, a store clerk gave barb a scallop shell, we thought it was a sign that we would go on to santiago. now i think, maybe it´s a sign we will be back.
the happy part is coming home to my girls and those beautiful little boys. we have no idea of when and how we are coming, but we will be there soon.
happy mother´s day beautiful daughters. i´ll be home for my birthday! and happy mother´s day to all of you other mothers reading this blog.
thank you for spending this time with us.
love,
mom, nonna, mary
4 comments:
I'm sad for you that you won't be able to finish your journey as planned, but think you are both awesome to put health and well-being first. Good for you both!
Love,
Maggie
Another adventure, no matter the duration. Always looking forward to seeing you back home.
Barbara
Oh I am so sorry for Barb and her feet, I walked with Bridget and witnessed how badly shoe suffered with the blisters. Bridget was able to continue but I remember others who sadly had to abandon the effort. But good for you two to realize how serious it would be to continue. You have still had a wonderful journey.
marcy, Nancy and I met for Happy Hour at the Aster and sat and read your blog...the Osama sharing was great. We decided the Aster was going to be our new cheers every Fri night for whomever wants to join us...4pm on. So there's a good reason to not feel badly about coming home!
So have a safe journey home...I am proud of you both! Sherry
Yes, you are a good sister and wonderful friend--and fabulous writer/pilgrim/photographer. I'm sorry for Barb's pain, that you have to come home early, but it sounds as if you have had a wondeful time--and are doing the right thing--and I can't wait to see you!
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