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If we were having coffee, I think I would want to listen more than talk. It is that kind of a day, or I guess it was that kind of a week. I don’t have a lot going on. There is a lot I want to do but still don’t have the doctor’s thumbs up so I’ll wait. I find that I tire easily these days anyway so I guess I still need to take it easy on myself.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I am a little nervous about my kids. My oldest (and only son) is in Japan, working. In Tokyo. He has been there since March and will be there through June. And my youngest is leaving for Tokyo tomorrow where she will visit her big brother for ten days. I was fine with that until yesterday when word of a volcano eruption in Japan and then this morning when I woke to the news of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake which shook all of Japan, including Tokyo. Now I’m nervous. I will be happy when they are both home where I can get to them in a matter of hours.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that Anderson had his last day of preschool on Wednesday. He was a bit out of sorts that day, not wanting to stay when I dropped him off. He hung on to me and they had to come and pull him from me. Then when we went to the certificate presentation, he was cuddling with one of the aides and apparently he had not wanted to participate in any of the activities that day so he just sat in the corner and watched everyone else. It makes me sad when he’s sad, especially when he doesn’t say why he’s sad.
If we were having coffee, I would talk about a movie I saw the other night. It wasn’t the first time I have seen it. I stream it often. It’s called The Way and was written by Emilio Estevez and stars Martin Sheen. The movie is about the road that people take when making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage that people have been making since the Middle Ages. It’s an inspiring movie. I’ve talked about it here before and mentioned that I would love to be able to travel that road; to make that pilgrimage. However, that was in my unhealthy days when I knew it to be physically impossible for me to do. Now that I’m healthy, the thought has entered my mind again and now it is finances that keep me from doing it but if there were any possible way for me to travel to France to begin the journey which begins in France and goes through Spain, I would do it in a heartbeat. It takes an average of a month. I’m sure it would take me longer. I need to work toward finding a travel partner to join me (or more than one would be great) and the finances with which to do it, the air fare being the biggest part for me. I don’t know that I will ever do it but it is certainly something to strive for.
Is there any kind of a trip or pilgrimage you would consider making? Why? What keeps you from doing it?
I just this week finished two Catherine Ryan Hyde novels, the first was called The Language of Hoofbeats and the second was The Electric God. I really enjoy her books. Have you read any of them? Most are familiar with her bestselling novel, Pay It Forward. I’m slowly making progress to catch up to my own reading goal of 80 books for this calendar year. I’m now only 9 books behind instead of the 17 books behind schedule! It’s doable now!
What have you been reading? Anything you would recommend?
By the way, the movie, The Way is on Amazon Instant Video Prime so if you happen to have prime on Amazon, then you can stream it for free. It is set in some of the most beautiful places and it follows the story of several people making the pilgrimage. They aren’t really making it for religious reasons. One is doing it to lose weight. Another to get over writer’s block. And the main character is completing it for his son. It’s a very interesting and thought provoking (at least for me) movie. Give it a try if you get a chance.
Movies. Have you seen anything lately you might recommend?
That’s about it for now. The sun is shining and it’s warm out so I have to find the key to my storage shed to get my oscillating fan out or I’ll have to go see if I can find one at the store as it is getting to be hot enough to need one now!
Until next time, enjoy life and family. Don’t take either for granted!
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights 
It seems we never stop worrying about our children regardless of their age or what they are doing. I don’t blame you for being concerned about yours in Japan. With them so far away, I’d be anxious too hearing about volcano eruptions and earthquakes.
I’ll have to look up the movie The Way and watch it. My hiking partner has been badgering me for a while about hiking the Camino. I have a friend who did it last year – alone! – in 6 weeks. I’m thinking that’s a little much for me. She hiked 6 days a week, but I understand there are many routes – some longer than others.
It sounds like some of your strength is returning and that’s a good thing! You’ll just keep getting stronger now 🙂
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So glad to hear you are feeling better and getting some strength back. It sucks to think you can do something and then realize~~not today!!
I’d be worried about my kids too! The woman I work with has a son stationed in Japan. I imagine she is sick with worry.
Take care! xx
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Hi Corina! I hope you hear from your children and that they let you know they’re safe. I remember my mum once calling me in NZ asking whether we’d gotten through the earthquake without damage – we hadn’t felt anything and were meant to have been quite close to the epicentre.
I’ve never travelled the Camino de Santiago / St. James’s Way myself, but I’ve heard many positive things about the journey from people who have completed it.
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The Camino is definitely popular and would be a great bucket list item, as well as a reward for being healthy!
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Thanks for the coffee! I hadn’t heard about the earthquake in Japan, I had to look it up. That’s a huge earthquake, but it was pretty deep down so it didn’t cause a big impact (I don’t know if that gives you any relief or not). I can imagine how worried you are though.
The Way sounds like a great movie, I’ll have to check it out. I have never really thought about going on a pilgrimage.
My youngest (Cassatt) just finished his first year of preschool. At the beginning of the year, he was terrified of the multi-purpose room at his school. We were worried since they have indoor recess in there, but he got over his fear in time. That’s too bad your grandson didn’t get to participate in the festivities! That probably bothered family more than him though. Have a great week!
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I’d love to do the pilgrimage one day. It’s on my list.
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I’ve seen the movie. I really liked it. I have been wanting to walk the Camino, too, but don’t know how I would come up with money to do it. I hadn’t heard about the earthquake. It’s hard not to worry about our children, even when they’re grown. I hope they remain safe in Japan.
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I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling better!
Hoping for safe travels for your children. I know that it has to be difficult for them to be so far away, even as adults!
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I had not heard of the volcano and earthquake. I will be praying for your children’s safety. I have just recently read about the pilgrimage and I would love to make that journey. I have the health, but not the finances or ability to vacation that long. Perhaps some day.
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Great to hear that you are feeling better. Hope you found the fan and that things work out for your kids.
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