feeling smug

methodist.pilgrim.98

R.I.P 2013

Time of past OR future Camino

Francés (2004.SJPP-SdC-Finisterre)(1998-2012 completed in sections). Norte (2006.122km) Inglés (2009)

• Nov 12, 2012

• #1

I'm sorry I can't help it.

In 2004 I walked the Camino Francés all the way from SJPP to SdC to Finisterre despite the diabetes.

I have just returned from doing León to Sarria and at O Cebreiro I completed the CF a 2nd time, though in sections. With heart, kidney and neuropathy issues - as well as the diabetes - I feel overjoyed and privileged to have done this a second time.

There were times of struggle but I would like to say that over the 8 sections I have been wonderfully strengthened by the friendship and companionship of so many people - locals and pilgrims - and it has been a deeply moving experience.

For those of you contemplating setting out for the first time, grab the moment and hit The Way.

 

dougfitz

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Donating Member

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Past: a few
Last: Sanabres
Next: St Olav's Way

• Nov 12, 2012

• #2

I was wondering what had been keeping you quiet lately. Well done. I think you are justified in being a little smug about your achievement.

 

tyrrek

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SJPP-SdC (4-5/2011), Ferrol-SdC (9/2011), Pamplona-SdC (3-4/2012), Camino Finisterre (10/2012), Ourense-SdC (5/2014)

• Nov 12, 2012

• #3

Well done! The forum has missed you. Buen Camino!

 

mralisn

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SJPdP-SdC (2005), Camino Norte-Fisterra (2010), SJPdP-Muxia-Fisterra (2012), Camino Norte w/Primitivo-Muxia-Fisterra (2014), Camino Portuguese (2016)

• Nov 13, 2012

• #4

I really like this. I am happy you have shared so others who have not yet walked may find inspiration from your Camino. What a great contribution you make. Thank you. Not smug...fulfilled!

 

nellpilgrim

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SDC-Fisterra 08/Camino Frances SJPP to SDC 09/Nuremburg-SDC 11- ongoing

• Nov 13, 2012

• #5

"He who would valiant be
'Gainst all disaster,
Let him in constancy
Follow the Master.
There's no discouragement
Shall make him once relent
His first avowed intent
To be a pilgrim"

I definitely think it's your song and if you haven't got it as your ring tone yet.......... :lol:
Well done and welcome back.
N

 

sillydoll

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2002 CF: 2004 from Paris: 2006 VF: 2007 CF: 2009 Aragones, Ingles, Finisterre: 2011 X 2 on CF: 2013 'Caracoles': 2014 CF and Ingles 'Caracoles":2015 Logrono-Burgos (Hospitalero San Anton): 2016 La Douay to Aosta/San Gimignano to Rome:

• Nov 13, 2012

• #6

You are an inspiration - and a confirmation of the triumph of the human spirit!!

 

Bozzie

Continuing to walk my camino daily. Blessings!

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2012/2016

• Nov 13, 2012

• #7

methodist.pilgrim.98 said:

I'm sorry I can't help it.

In 2004 I walked the Camino Francés all the way from SJPP to SdC to Finisterre despite the diabetes.

I have just returned from doing León to Sarria and at O Cebreiro I completed the CF a 2nd time, though in sections. With heart, kidney and neuropathy issues - as well as the diabetes - I feel overjoyed and privileged to have done this a second time.

Congratulations and blessings to you, my brother! You have achieved something that even the healthiest person would have times of difficulty with and few attempt. Your footprints are now imprinted for a second time on the CF pilgrimage route. You have my respect, for sure!!!

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methodist.pilgrim.98

R.I.P 2013

Time of past OR future Camino

Francés (2004.SJPP-SdC-Finisterre)(1998-2012 completed in sections). Norte (2006.122km) Inglés (2009)

• Nov 13, 2012

• #8

thank you all for your support and kind words.

I hope to undertake Sarria to SdC then on to Muxia next year and that may have to be it.

Exhaustion + the cost of travel insurance is beginning to put the Camino out of my reach.

But I will always be grateful to Deborah Cowley and the Reader's Digest for telling me about the Camino in 1997 before it became too late to undertake this journey.

 

fraluchi

RIP 2019

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One every year since 2007

• Nov 13, 2012

• #9

methodist.pilgrim.98 said:

I'm sorry I can't help it.... With heart, kidney and neuropathy issues - as well as the diabetes - I feel overjoyed and privileged to have done this a second time...
For those of you contemplating setting out for the first time, grab the moment and hit The Way.

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"Overjoyed and privileged" is also to us the quintessence of our Camino to Santiago (Sept./Oct. 2012)

 

D.Matthew

Active Member

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Frances 2012, Portuguese 2018, Ingles 2022

• Nov 16, 2012

• #10

Congratulations!! You have earned the right to be a bit smug

 

lizlane

Small Town Girl, Small Town World

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Camino Frances 2019

• Nov 17, 2012

• #11

I think "Blessed and Highly Favored" is much more appropriate!

 

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crackmrmac

Veteran Member

• Nov 17, 2012

• #12

Good post, May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.

 

Tobyturnips

New Member

• Nov 17, 2012

• #13

Estupendo! Super effort and as you said worth it for the people you met! Congrats