Day 52

The morning began with me and my host Rob Lewis lifting the buggy back over the handrail we’d lifted it over last night, followed by some light hearted conversation about the things we don’t ask our bodies to do anymore due to the desire to stay healthy. Rob and his wife Mary (whom I did not get to meet this time) are wonderful folks, and their home made me feel peaceful from the minute I got there.image

Just after I left Rob, I looked up to see this little gal sitting atop the stairs of a house, and it reminded me of my paternal grandmother, who loved elephants. I stood for a moment, and was filled with memories of my grandma. Before I took the photo Is invited my grandma’s spirit to come with me on the Walk today.image

I’d gotten about a mile and a half when I came upon a quaint little coffee shop where I got a mocha and had a lovely visit with Rebecca. We talked about the Walk and how I came to be doing it, as well as the transitions Rebecca is making in her own life. We also discussed the assumptions that separate us from one another and how we can change our own way of being to be more inclusive. Rebecca gave me several referrals for things to look up regarding possible community connections in different places, and I feel happy to have them. As we got ready to leave, we asked a gentleman to take some photos, and I gave Rebecca a set of the 1conversation for Peace cards. Later in the day I received this picture of the open deck with the first card she pulled.

About a mile later, my friend Allison came and met me for the second day in a row. We sat and visited for about an hour, and talked about all kinds of things. As she and her lab Daisy walked away, I was filled with gratitude for our friendship.imageI found another amazing plant – layers of orange, which I love, love, love!image

And at day’s end, as I came over the top of a very steep road to the last quarter mile before arriving at my resting point for the evening, I saw the Peace sign in picture at the top of this post.

My hosts for this evening are Kristin and Steven. I was welcomed with smiles and warmth, and while Kristin had to go back to work for a bit, Steven and I had a lovely visit and shared a meal together. When Kristen returned, she and I visited a bit. Although we’ve only just met, there is a feeling of being home in this home.image

5 thoughts on “Day 52”

  1. Your days have been filled with lessons in synchronicity. You are truly engaged in the dance of universal energy – smiling peace

  2. Hi girl, sounds like your having amazing experiences, hard to believe that so much time as passed since I saw you off in Nevada .City. We are still looking for a place to live in .florence Oregon. I have been up here for almost a month helping Cathi unpack. She and Kay just moved here. Not looking forward to going home to the heat, but will probably come up for 2 weeks each month this summer to get out of the heat. Hopefully we will find something to buy before too long. So glad your walk is going so well. For the most part it has been a great experience accept for a few hitches. I follow you every day and love your posts and your maps. Miss you and love you. Vicje

    1. Sounds like lots of activity, Vicie! Who knows? Perhaps our next visit will be in Oregon! Love to you as you look for a place. I love that you are following the Walk, too! XO to you and Christine.

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