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He left Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the 6th May.
Dennis Gillis, Canadian, mid- 70s, likes to talk, not great with computers.
If anyone has bumped into him, please give me an update.
Thank you,
Dennis jr
He has no desire to be off the grid, he is just not good with computers. Thank you, dennisPerhaps whoever might run into him could get his permission to post on this forum that he is well - that, along with some other bit of identifying information, so you know it is legitimate. That way, if your Dad wants to remain off the grid he, hopefully, can continue to do so. I know if I went on the Camino and wanted to remain off the grid, having to communicate with folks back home would, to me, defeat the purpose.
And I take it he doesn't have a phone with him either? I just don't want him to be stressed, that's all. Bless the both of you.He
He has no desire to be off the grid, he is just not good with computers. Thank you, dennis
He left Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the 6th May.
Dennis Gillis, Canadian, mid- 70s, likes to talk, not great with computers.
If anyone has bumped into him, please give me an update.
Thank you,
Dennis jr
He just checked in. Safely in Azofra. Having a great trip. Thank you all!
Dennis
Sabine, bless your sweet and kind heart.Hi AugustCaminodeb
I understand what you are saying! For me it is important to be in contact with my mother so we always agreed to a short call ( two minutes ) every two days at a certain time . Just a quick hi and that's it.But it eases my mind that mum is ok. We have a small family ( my dad died and I am only child ) so there are not that much people around.
And I daily text with my boyfriend to tell him about my coordinates and depending where he is ( working worldwide ) we call each other a couple of times a week.
In no way does this communcation make my Camino less intense or worthwile. Like I already wrote on another thread : being incommunicado would make me a lesser nice person.
And next time, you should go with him. Life is short. Remembering Mom and Dad through your post, and thank you for the lovely photo. Sadly, I am stuck here in Oregon through late September, a fate that I truly love (to be honest).
Thats great news Dennis, delighted to hear it.He just checked in. Safely in Azofra. Having a great trip. Thank you all!
Dennis
I used to live in SE, on 28th! (between Hawthorne and Belmont).We should meet up for coffee! I'm in SE Portland!
He just checked in. Safely in Azofra. Having a great trip. Thank you all!
Dennis
Great news Dennis. Now stop worrying and try not to spoil his time by making him being concerned about you being anxious.
My dad was quite active and well traveled when he was younger. Did running and triathlons for many years (beat me and my brother-in law in a 10k about 20 years ago). Now he is in his eighties. Not as spry as he once was and with failing eyesight. He still wants to travel and still does. I'll admit it. I worry about him, but no way would I try to rein in his independence either. You are right, you gotta let them go. A couple of weeks ago I helped him fill out his mail-in passport renewal form and mailed it off for him. Again, I admit it. It concerned me to do that. My sister worries more than me, and told me I should have "lost" the envelope on the way to the post office, ha ha. No way would I have done that.Dads and their adult offspring...a story.
My dad used to go walkabout constantly. Once, he met a pretty lady online, and took a trip to Florida to spend time. Mind you, at the time he had chronic heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hepatitis c (blood transfusion in the 80's gone awry), and was quite disabled, with a fused knee, artificial hip, and a right arm severely damaged from an industrial accident. In other words, he was not a perfect specimen of health...but that said, when he wanted to go, I had to hug him tight and then release him into the ether.
The last time I tried to advise him to avoid a trip, he not so gently reminded me that it was his life. As worried as I was, he left for Mazatlan, Mexico. When he came back, I had to call the ambulance. When personnel arrived, they didn't think he'd make it to the hospital. Intensive Care Unit, regular hospital room, nursing home, and then I sprung him from the home. Couldn't bear seeing him so downtrodden and "maintained". I wanted him to be free, and as independent as possible. I knew that he was going to require a lot from me, but I was given the choice to get him out or leave him admitted. He came home 11 days after he was admitted to that nursing home.
It was seven months of hospice and then he was gone. In my very experienced relationship with a dad--a solo dad, with wife deceased--you just have to love them tight, and let them go. If the universe sends them back with some great stories and fun times, it is meant to be. Gotta let 'em go.
When the hard time comes, rest assured that you let your parent (parents) live free and make their own decisions. Some of those decisions mean they depart sooner. I would not have chosen any different.
Thanks for letting me digress.
My dad was quite active and well traveled when he was younger. Did running and triathlons for many years (beat me and my brother-in law in a 10k about 20 years ago). Now he is in his eighties. Not as spry as he once was and with failing eyesight. He still wants to travel and still does. I'll admit it. I worry about him, but no way would I try to rein in his independence either. You are right, you gotta let them go. A couple of weeks ago I helped him fill out his mail-in passport renewal form and mailed it off for him. Again, I admit it. It concerned me to do that. My sister worries more than me, and told me I should have "lost" the envelope on the way to the post office, ha ha. No way would I have done that.
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