Since the beginning of 2017 nearly every aspect of my life has changed. The first bit of the year I spent getting ready to move back to the United States in the spring. There were of course a few things I had to do first. My sisters visits to Europe, which was wonderful, and then the Camino I did with my sister Donna, where we completed the last 100k and received our compostella.
In May I traveled from Europe back to America for my Grandsons graduation from high school. For his graduation gift we went on a trip just the two of us. Our trip was a seven day cruise to the western caribbean. We had a wonderful time.
I had made arrangements to stay with my daughter Audrey for a bit. Audrey also going through some changes in her life as well, so I came to be of emotional support for her and hope we could help each other through this time.
In June then I found myself looking for a job to help pay my way. I also had decided I would follow my dream of being a Travel Agent and open my own home based business. So between learning a new job and taking courses for the travel agency and setting up a business, little time was left to write on the blog. Well to be honest...and I am trying to be more honest with myself....I let time slip away and the blog was put on the back burner.
As I worked on the business and thought of what sort of travel I would like to sell I kept coming back to an idea I have had to somehow incorporate the Camino. An idea I have been working on is of being able to take a group of people on the camino. Perhaps a group of women, but it could be open to anyone. But a group in which we get together prior to the trip and do training walk and share packing tips and such. I am not sure exactly how it should all work just yet but it is a vision I have. Inspired by my own walk. The more I thought of this the more I thought I need to go back and do the rest of the Camino Frances. After all I have walked from St Jean Pied de Port to Estella and then from Sarria to Santiago de Compestella. There was talk of doing it in May prior to coming back over but it didn't work out. Then one day I felt the strong feeling I should go ahead and take the time to go in October, for my birthday. This time I be walking on my own for the most part.
As my life changes and I take the time to do those things that are important to me, I see that writing this blog can help me stay focus and help me deal with the new road and path I find myself on. It time I make myself a priority in my life. For too long I have put others ahead of myself. Its an odd feeling putting myself first and thinking of what I want. I also hope that as I prepare for the walk and by doing the walk I find the strength within me to trust myself and accept myself for who I am.
I can see the path right ahead of me.....but I must trust I can make it through the fog.......
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