Relentless

 Today was wet! The rain was nonstop! The hike started out uphill and I felt better than yesterday morning walking uphill. But then the rain kept coming. At first it was just a drizzle but even a drizzle when nonstop gets to be hard. Luckily, I had good company and good conversation. 

When we got almost to the top, there was a bagpiper! The town has a Celtic vibe. I recorded it for awhile and stayed and listened to him. It reminded me of my dad because I remember him being emotional when the bagpipes played at my wedding. He would have loved hearing me talk about this moment and showing him the video. 

Of course, my parents have been on my mind a lot lately. So, I got a little emotional during this time. One of my new friends from the group was there and she was so sweet about it. 

Then we spent some time in the town. The church is special because the priest who really brought life back into the Camino was buried there. 

Leaving the town, I was relieved to know that I would spend time walking on flat or downhill paths. But I was wet and cold. So I just started walking and got into a zone. Before I knew it, I was ahead and alone. I think I needed that time. I had a lot on my mind and just needed some time to process it. I didn’t solve anything… I didn’t get answers… but I guess I got peace. And, it felt good just to walk. Taking this time for myself, I realize how much I needed it. While it’s true that I work a lot, I still have time to do things differently in other times. My priorities have to align with how I spend my time. I’m not sure what that means, but it’s what I thought about for a long time today. 

I thought about how sometimes the days just keep coming, relentless (like the rain today), and we get into a grind. But later, I thought about how God is relentless and keeps pursuing us. I don’t have to do anything but trust in him. He doesn’t give up on me! So, God and I talked for awhile.

Miles later, I met up with some friends and we walked together again. 

The last few miles, my shoes were sloshy, I was soaked, and I just couldn’t wait to get to the destination. But, it was an adventure I’m grateful for! 

So where was God today? Relentlessly pursuing me!

Blessings,

Jennifer