Six days until wheels up, and cleared to go.

[Deleted member 67185]

Hi, guys.....
The news is good today. I had a consultation visit and evaluation by my surgeon of my inguinal hernia, and he saw no reason to discourage my pilgrimage on 9/15. He did give me specific guidance to monitor the hernia, and he wants to schedule surgery after I return. With all the information from the ultrasound, exam, and background about what the pilgrimage entails, he was ok with my going.

So.. my backpack is all ready to go, and I'm excited that the departure is soon (leaving on 9/13). My son, Caleb, who will accompany me for the first ten days out of St Jean, seems even more excited than I am

Whew!!!! Keep me in your prayers and thoughts, friends. You've all been a blessing.

 

[trecile]

Hi, guys.....
The news is good today. I had a consultation visit and evaluation by my surgeon of my inguinal hernia, and he saw no reason to discourage my pilgrimage on 9/15. He did give me specific guidance to monitor the hernia, and he wants to schedule surgery after I return. With all the information from the ultrasound, exam, and background about what the pilgrimage entails, he was ok with my going.

So.. my backpack is all ready to go, and I'm excited that the departure is soon (leaving on 9/13). My son, Caleb, who will accompany me for the first ten days out of St Jean, seems even more excited than I am

Whew!!!! Keep me in your prayers and thoughts, friends. You've all been a blessing.

That's a big relief. I'll bet you'll be happy to get away from the smokey Northwest!
Buen Camino

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Have fun!

 

[Rick M]

Great news Dave. Drop us envious folks an update if you can. Buen Camino.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Great! Buen Camino to you and Caleb!

 

[Sailor]

Awesome news! Team Dave is going to have FUN! Que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Cayou]

Join the crowd - I did Ironman Hawaii in Oct 1992 with the same Hernia. Just be careful not to push things, especially uphill. Go slow where needed. Best of all enjoy it!

 

[VNwalking]

Yay!! Great news.
Buen Camino to you both.

 

[Robo]

Great News! Now you have an excuse for your son to carry half your gear

 

[SYates]

Wonderful news! Buen Camino, SY

 

[FamPed]

Hi, guys.....
The news is good today. .....

Have good time and take care. Buen Camino to both of you.

 

[natefaith]

Hurray!! That's fantastic news, Dave. Take care and Buen Camino!!
Faith

 

[Marietjie]

Hi, guys.....
The news is good today. I had a consultation visit and evaluation by my surgeon of my inguinal hernia, and he saw no reason to discourage my pilgrimage on 9/15. He did give me specific guidance to monitor the hernia, and he wants to schedule surgery after I return. With all the information from the ultrasound, exam, and background about what the pilgrimage entails, he was ok with my going.

So.. my backpack is all ready to go, and I'm excited that the departure is soon (leaving on 9/13). My son, Caleb, who will accompany me for the first ten days out of St Jean, seems even more excited than I am

Whew!!!! Keep me in your prayers and thoughts, friends. You've all been a blessing.

Hi Dave of Davebugg of just Bugg,

I know the feeling! I am also leaving on the 13th, but heading first to Barcelona for a few days, then of to Pamplona, start walking on the 20th. My bag is packed I'm ready to leave!! I wish you well and although I don't know you, you will be in my prayers on the Way!

 

[nycwalking]

Great news, I've been waiting for this.
Buen camino.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Wow.... thank you all. This group provides a wonderful cadre of support and inspiration. Discouragement and disappointment can get in the way of appreciating all that one has available to him/her. For me, this forum isn't only about information, but also about camaraderie and encouragement.

---Dave