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Al the optimist

Al the optimist

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It is with a great joy that after weeks of suspense that I find my mother recovered enough from her ailments for me to be able to leave and her in just the capable hands of others. Yippee!!!!! Prayers have been answered!!! Thanks to all who helped me with them. My eternal gratitude to you. So now it's off to give thanks and seek a blessing at the church before travelling to Liverpool for a flight to Madrid. Hopefully I will meet our Mikel Olivares from Cizur Mayor near Pamploma at Madrid airport as he is flying in from Sicily. So we can chill out before catching the 1:15 bus to Pamplona and walk out together. I'm a very happy bunny right now. :):):):):):):):):)
 
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That is fantastic Al, Buen Camino!
 
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Al the optimist said:
It is with a great joy that after weeks of suspense that I find my mother recovered enough from her ailments for me to be able to leave and her in just the capable hands of others. Yippee!!!!! Prayers have been answered!!! Thanks to all who helped me with them. My eternal gratitude to you. So now it's off to give thanks and seek a blessing at the church before travelling to Liverpool for a flight to Madrid. Hopefully I will meet our Mikel Olivares from Cizur Mayor near Pamploma at Madrid airport as he is flying in from Sicily. So we can chill out before catching the 1:15 bus to Pamplona and walk out together. I'm a very happy bunny right now. :):):):):):):):):)
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Wonderful news, wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.
 
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Al the optimist said:
It is with a great joy that after weeks of suspense that I find my mother recovered enough from her ailments for me to be able to leave and her in just the capable hands of others. Yippee!!!!! Prayers have been answered!!! Thanks to all who helped me with them. My eternal gratitude to you. So now it's off to give thanks and seek a blessing at the church before travelling to Liverpool for a flight to Madrid. Hopefully I will meet our Mikel Olivares from Cizur Mayor near Pamploma at Madrid airport as he is flying in from Sicily. So we can chill out before catching the 1:15 bus to Pamplona and walk out together. I'm a very happy bunny right now. :):):):):):):):):)
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Al,have a great walk. I'll say one for your mom
Joe
 
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So happy for you Happy Bunny!!! Will pray for your mum daily and you too that your camino is everything you hope it will be.
Buen camino Al
Sarah :D
 
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Al.......this news is wonderful excellent, superb, fantastic, terrific, grand...and obviously a GREAT joy.
We all know how much you have gone through, and how much you long to walk. And it's really touching to see the collective sigh of relief. ('Like' every single one of these posts!)
Heartfelt good wishes and Buen Camino!!!
 
How wonderful! May you enjoy good weather, rude health and have a great time. Yes I will add my prayers that your mother will continue to be well.

Ultreia!
 
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Al the optimist said:
It is with a great joy that after weeks of suspense that I find my mother recovered enough from her ailments for me to be able to leave and her in just the capable hands of others. Yippee!!!!! Prayers have been answered!!! Thanks to all who helped me with them. My eternal gratitude to you. So now it's off to give thanks and seek a blessing at the church before travelling to Liverpool for a flight to Madrid. Hopefully I will meet our Mikel Olivares from Cizur Mayor near Pamploma at Madrid airport as he is flying in from Sicily. So we can chill out before catching the 1:15 bus to Pamplona and walk out together. I'm a very happy bunny right now. :):):):):):):):):)
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Blessings to your mother and Buen Camino to you....I made it to Leon, no problems thanks to all the tips on this Forum, back in September to finish to Finisterre.........cant wait, but I can tell you now....the pack will be trimmed.......
 
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Al, I'm so happy for you AND your mother. Hope to see you on the Camino.

Buen Camino.
 
Great news! Savour every step of your Camino now that you've the opportunity to do it.
 
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Al the optimist said:
It is with a great joy that after weeks of suspense that I find my mother recovered enough from her ailments for me to be able to leave and her in just the capable hands of others. Yippee!!!!! Prayers have been answered!!! Thanks to all who helped me with them. My eternal gratitude to you. So now it's off to give thanks and seek a blessing at the church before travelling to Liverpool for a flight to Madrid. Hopefully I will meet our Mikel Olivares from Cizur Mayor near Pamploma at Madrid airport as he is flying in from Sicily. So we can chill out before catching the 1:15 bus to Pamplona and walk out together. I'm a very happy bunny right now. :):):):):):):):):)
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Have a wonderful walk!! I knew you were getting ready to go, and am so happy that all worked out well with your mom. Buen Camino to you!!
 
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Hello everyone.
Al, it was a pleasure to meet you and walk with you part of the Camino.
Eres un gran tipo. Estoy encantado de haber compartido este día contigo.
Buen Camino.
 
Go well Al....Buen Camino and safe travels.
 
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May each step be as if you have feathers on your ankles......Buen Camino.
 
Great news. Now waiting for the stories from your pilgrimage.
 

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