Lighten Up

I have arrived in Estella. I have had my shower, the laundry is done and after this post it's off to dinner. This morning in order totry to lighten up my pack I left a number of things behind at the other albergue: It's odd how many things we hold onto in our life that we really can do without. The day's weather was good but there was also some more climbing over rocky terrain, leading me to acknowledge that often times in life we must go through some very difficult situations in order to arrive at a place that is much better for us. As much as we may wish that we didn't have to expereince the difficult "rocky climbs," during that time if we are observant we might just see the hidden blessings. As I ended in the last post (when my time ran out), the body is holding up well, except for my aching feet! Tony, if you read this, thanks for the arms, gluts, hamstrings, back and shoulders, especially the shoulders!!!!! Believe me when I find a new trainer, there will be no moans, groans or any complaints about shoulder work! Chuck L. If you are reading this, thanks for the scarf: it has been a life saver during these hot days. It comes in handy when I reach a fountain with ice cold water: It brings great refreshment to a hot face and neck. I want to ask you all to pray for three persons: Pavel who is here searching, but not quite sure for what. For Marjan that he would see the world as a less miserable place and would begin to see some of the good in the world and for his own life. Johannes: that he would find healing and direction and that his needs for a better and better fittting pair of shoes would be met. The shoes he wears are his father's and they are slighty too small and today the soul came off as we were walking. All three of these fellows have had some difficult times (drugs, alcohol, broken relationships) and need a portion of God's healing spirit and transformation. Blessings.