Life is Good!

[Anniesantiago]

Because of Cancer, Covid, and the recent death of my mother, I wake up every morning grateful for this beautiful adventure called life!

As I was walking to Ciraqui yesterday, the scenery was stunning, the wild roses so fragrant, new vines sprouting, and the waves of grain inspiring, telling me keep going, keep going, keep going.

Yesterday I was grateful for the two people who stopped to help me when I fell. I was grateful for the man who drove me to Estella after the fall.I was grateful for the trauma center doctors. I was grateful for the owner of the apartments who carried me to the emergency room. I was grateful for the emergency room doctors and for the pharmacy who only charged me €5.30 for my prescription! That would’ve probably been about $40 in the USA. I was grateful for my walking companions, who waited for me to come back from the hospital for dinner and who carried my backpack to my room for me. I was grateful for all the positive wishes from the people on this forum. There’s lots of love here.

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

 

[J Willhaus]

Grateful for my soul mate, Phil!

 

[William Garza]

Gratefull to have found that a grateful life is a full life.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

I'm grateful you're okay Annie.

 

[Former member 49149]

Yes, I agree with @Tassie Taz. I also had a look up and saw our Christmas cactus in flower. Note the date. Be ready for anything... but seriously, I am grateful to be still this side of the daisies.

 

[mspath]

Today here in France at 11am we will commemorate the end of WW2 in Europe; the peace treaty had been signed May 7, 1945, at SHAEF in nearby Reims.

Today I am grateful that we are not at war and to be alive at 83.

 

[chinacat]

This morning I am grateful for a lovely online chat with my daughter-in-law

… and that you’re okay, Annie!!

 

[JohnLloyd]

Grateful for the ability to communicate with like-minded people, reminding me that there is always hope.

 

[Former member 95219]

One technique I leaned during Cognitive Behavorial Therapy was at the end of each day to list (either mentally or on paper) 3 good things that have happened that given day. I have done this and it’s helpful and powerful for me!

 

[Former member 92300]

Grateful for my family, health of my family, and summers off so I can go on the Camino again!

 

[El Cascayal]

I am grateful for life and all the good that there is around us. I am grateful for love! I am grateful for my Mom 97 years old today. I am grateful for all with whom we share our life’s journey! Buen Camino siempre!

 

[Albertagirl]

I am grateful for the chance to chat yesterday with my aunt, the last survivor of my parents' generation and a woman with whom I shared a wonderful months long journey in Africa some years ago.

 

[sarahchicago]

I am grateful for my sweet adult children and kind husband, my warm bed and the wherewithal to be leaving for my first Camino in a week. And I’m Happy to learn you were so well cared for when injured!

 

[natcire]

Amazing coincidence. I woke up this morning and felt grateful that I am still able to work, enjoy being with family and friends. Got dressed and went for a walk with my faithful companion, Noah at 545AM, making believe I am walking out of Ages. Thank you @Anniesantiago for reminding us to share our gratitude.

 

[Quinranda]

I'm grateful that you are okay! And I'm grateful I'm arriving in SJPP tomorrow to start my Camino.

 

[cardifflad52]

Because of Cancer, Covid, and the recent death of my mother, I wake up every morning grateful for this beautiful adventure called life!

As I was walking to Ciraqui yesterday, the scenery was stunning, the wild roses so fragrant, new vines sprouting, and the waves of grain inspiring, telling me keep going, keep going, keep going.

Yesterday I was grateful for the two people who stopped to help me when I fell. I was grateful for the man who drove me to Estella after the fall.I was grateful for the trauma center doctors. I was grateful for the owner of the apartments who carried me to the emergency room. I was grateful for the emergency room doctors and for the pharmacy who only charged me €5.30 for my prescription! That would’ve probably been about $40 in the USA. I was grateful for my walking companions, who waited for me to come back from the hospital for dinner and who carried my backpack to my room for me. I was grateful for all the positive wishes from the people on this forum. There’s lots of love here.

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

I am grateful I managed to do the Frances and return home safely ...

 

[Sandrapf99]

I am grateful for a great life filled with great moments on the trail and off. Grateful for my family, for my close dear friends and for health.

 

[CarolamS]

Because of Cancer, Covid, and the recent death of my mother, I wake up every morning grateful for this beautiful adventure called life!

As I was walking to Ciraqui yesterday, the scenery was stunning, the wild roses so fragrant, new vines sprouting, and the waves of grain inspiring, telling me keep going, keep going, keep going.

Yesterday I was grateful for the two people who stopped to help me when I fell. I was grateful for the man who drove me to Estella after the fall.I was grateful for the trauma center doctors. I was grateful for the owner of the apartments who carried me to the emergency room. I was grateful for the emergency room doctors and for the pharmacy who only charged me €5.30 for my prescription! That would’ve probably been about $40 in the USA. I was grateful for my walking companions, who waited for me to come back from the hospital for dinner and who carried my backpack to my room for me. I was grateful for all the positive wishes from the people on this forum. There’s lots of love here.

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

I'm grateful for reading posts like yours just when I need to hear of such a heartening attitude and be centred back in a calmer place myself. Thank you

 

[sharonmonty]

Because of Cancer, Covid, and the recent death of my mother, I wake up every morning grateful for this beautiful adventure called life!

As I was walking to Ciraqui yesterday, the scenery was stunning, the wild roses so fragrant, new vines sprouting, and the waves of grain inspiring, telling me keep going, keep going, keep going.

Yesterday I was grateful for the two people who stopped to help me when I fell. I was grateful for the man who drove me to Estella after the fall.I was grateful for the trauma center doctors. I was grateful for the owner of the apartments who carried me to the emergency room. I was grateful for the emergency room doctors and for the pharmacy who only charged me €5.30 for my prescription! That would’ve probably been about $40 in the USA. I was grateful for my walking companions, who waited for me to come back from the hospital for dinner and who carried my backpack to my room for me. I was grateful for all the positive wishes from the people on this forum. There’s lots of love here.

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

I’m grateful that I’m starting my first Camino on Wednesday and for all the help I’ve had from this forum

 

[david g]

I’m grateful for food in the fridge, a roof over my head, medical knowledge that is treating my cancer (only one more chemo session! Woohoo!) and the fact that I’ve been able to walk several Camino’s and meet such amazing people

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

I am grateful for my Mother. I am grateful that I have at least made it to Manerú, in my last attempt. I am grateful that, eventually, I will return to complete the pilgrimage...

 

[cardifflad52]

I’m grateful that I’m starting my first Camino on Wednesday and for all the help I’ve had from this forum

Have a lovely time on the camino ..you meet alot of interesting ppl from all walks of life and don't hesitate to ask for help or even advice as there is a good group of pilgrims looking out for eachother

 

[sharonmonty]

Have a lovely time on the camino ..you meet alot of interesting ppl from all walks of life and don't hesitate to ask for help or even advice as there is a good group of pilgrims looking out for eachother

Thank you! I’m really looking forward to meeting fellow pilgrims.

 

[cardifflad52]

Thank you! I’m really looking forward to meeting fellow pilgrims.

Good and you have a lovely experience as I did on the Frances I nearly never turned up for my flight back to the UK as I wanted to do it again but I must rest my knee before thinking of another one

 

[BarbaraW]

I'm grateful for the birdsong and the wildflowers as I walk across the meseta.

 

[cardifflad52]

I'm grateful for the birdsong and the wildflowers as I walk across the meseta.

I always kept singing to myself .." I did it my way " by Frank Sinatra

 

[Shazenalan]

Grateful… that I can actually walk…. For the albergue owner who helped me put my rucksack down….and carried it upstairs to our room….. for all those who allow us to walk near their homes….lfor the friends and family encouraging us… for all the little things along the way that remind me to have humility….for the conversations with others from which I learn about myself….for the perfume tunnels of the hawthorn….for the amazing array if spring flowers…. for the women who walk alone and create new freedoms for women… for everyone eho tolerates my efforts to communicate….. I could go on.

 

[VNwalking]

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

In this moment, TBH, I'm grateful for your wonderful post, Annie!

I'm grateful for my feet, who put up with so much, - and keep going somehow in spite of often being asked to just walk.

I'm grateful for the boundless kindness of friends.

I'm grateful to my Mom today, even though she died decades ago.

And I'm grateful the camino exists, and we can walk it - physically or in memory.

 

[OzAnnie]

What is not to be grateful for ? We all belong to this worldwide group of friends.
But today (Mother’s Day in many parts of the world).. I am grateful for what my wonderful mum gave me and gave up for me ..
tonight I am very very very grateful …… for the most wonderful meal one can experience on the camino. (I think ?). On the Sanabrés at Rionegro Del puente. Dinner at Me gustar comer.
Wow doesn’t cover it but I’ll sleep well

 

[cardifflad52]

I am grateful I managed to do the Frances and return home safely ...

Anyone who wants to do the camino in the Autumn give us a buzz

 

[Ellen Gotts]

I am so deeply grateful that today someone remembered and texted me saying they are thinking of us as it is my late husbands birthday. I am grateful that finally I will be walking a Camino as a healing walk. I am sad but still so grateful.

 

[David Tallan]

I am grateful for family and friends. I'm grateful for a good job and a good home. I'm grateful that it looks like retirement is effectively less than a year away.

 

[MilenaS]

I am grateful for finding the courage in myself to take the camino all the way back in 2016. It brought so many good things with it.

 

[Canche]

Gratful for all the Camino angels I encounter on the Caminos.

 

[nycwalking]

Because of Cancer, Covid, and the recent death of my mother, I wake up every morning grateful for this beautiful adventure called life!

As I was walking to Ciraqui yesterday, the scenery was stunning, the wild roses so fragrant, new vines sprouting, and the waves of grain inspiring, telling me keep going, keep going, keep going.

Yesterday I was grateful for the two people who stopped to help me when I fell. I was grateful for the man who drove me to Estella after the fall.I was grateful for the trauma center doctors. I was grateful for the owner of the apartments who carried me to the emergency room. I was grateful for the emergency room doctors and for the pharmacy who only charged me €5.30 for my prescription! That would’ve probably been about $40 in the USA. I was grateful for my walking companions, who waited for me to come back from the hospital for dinner and who carried my backpack to my room for me. I was grateful for all the positive wishes from the people on this forum. There’s lots of love here.

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

I am grateful for this forum. It’s full of love, sharing, written fisticuffs from time-to-time, information, and joy.

I am grateful I gain strength as I care for nonagenarian divorced parents, and all the help I receive to care for them.

I am grateful for my chemical remission for a serious illness.

I am grateful you started this post.

Take care Annie.

Buen camino.

 

[Karl Oz]

Because of Cancer, Covid, and the recent death of my mother, I wake up every morning grateful for this beautiful adventure called life!

As I was walking to Ciraqui yesterday, the scenery was stunning, the wild roses so fragrant, new vines sprouting, and the waves of grain inspiring, telling me keep going, keep going, keep going.

Yesterday I was grateful for the two people who stopped to help me when I fell. I was grateful for the man who drove me to Estella after the fall.I was grateful for the trauma center doctors. I was grateful for the owner of the apartments who carried me to the emergency room. I was grateful for the emergency room doctors and for the pharmacy who only charged me €5.30 for my prescription! That would’ve probably been about $40 in the USA. I was grateful for my walking companions, who waited for me to come back from the hospital for dinner and who carried my backpack to my room for me. I was grateful for all the positive wishes from the people on this forum. There’s lots of love here.

What are you grateful for pilgrim?

Well, I don't mind reading posts like these when I am stuck on the other side of the world pining for The Way!