From Debbie- day four walking

Many of you before I left told me that you hoped I got everything I wished for from this journey and I want you to know that I have and more. The journey for some is just the distance and the challenge of the walk and for some it is a spiritual journey as to why we are here and where we are going. Because everyone is walking to the same place, you get to know and recognize the people you travel with. The first two days, Lisa and I traveled with Eveyln Mary and Aina from Ireland. We left in the dark and walked with flashlights for two hours every morning. Evelyn stayed behind and helped me conquer the hills and for that I will always remember her. She sang me Irish songs and at one rest stop , an Irishman sang Black is the Color. The tilt of his voice sitting at an outdoor cafe with the sun shining was amazing. I also met Nicolata from Germany at the same spot . She walks alone but with all of us. The quiet in the woods and climbing hills- really mountains is incredible. I feel small and on top of the world - both at the same time. We have seen sunrises and sunsets. I have prayed for my family- Jason that he finds his passion in life and forgives me , James that he lives a long happy life , for Bill I am forever grateful that he always supports me and lets me become who I am meant to be, my Mother- I thank her for giving me all her strengh, courage, and stamina, My Dad (Daddy Phil) for all his love all my life and for teaching me kindness, to my brother who I pray for health and love and to my sister that she finds love. For my neice, Avery because her whole life is ahead of her.
And for Alexandra that I see her soon.
We arrive at Santiago in the morning and will attend the noon mass. After we plan to take the bus to Finnesterre- which is far as you can go. I have felt Nikki with me and have brought some of her ashes to place in the ocean. Nothing will take the pain away from loosing her but this camino has been my time to mourn her in a way that I think she deserves.
The miles I have walked have been difficult but I found that when I prayed , it became easier. I have not known where I would sleep at night or where I would eat and yet, it all came with ease.
I have walked in the dark, in the sunshine, in the woods, in the quiet, in the rain and I have heard laughter and joy. If the Camino calls you to walk, you should go.
My love to all- Debbie