Back from Mass and had some food. The day is beautiful and I believe that there are a gang of folks coming later this afternoon to walk. Maybe I can get a couple hours work in at the shop before people show up.
Yesterday I talked with the leader of my team for the pilgrimage to Lourdes. It was a welcome talk that he will give to everyone in his charge. Padre Tomas and I were put on his Green Team. There are a number of teams that are going from the West Coast and they all have color designations and each stands for a place of origin, as the White Team is from LA. But the Green Team is one that was formed to take care military pilgrims many of who have had very severe injuries. So we are going with the Greens to be a part of that effort. Remember that Padre Tomas has thirty years experience being a Navy chaplain assigned to the Marine Corps. And I have my own three year experience in the “once a Marine always a Marine” category.
I came away from our half hour talk with a new appreciation for what we are going to be doing. All of a sudden things have sort of become much more serious. I have a vision of my Team and my place on it. I am seeing a need to be a joyful person, a joyful influence. I am trusting that The Padre and myself will form our own powerful little team within the team.
So, we move on, yes, with new challenges and new insights. Even if the trail is the same we are different. The situation is always different somehow.
The best to you this fourth Sunday in Lent. As always joyful loves, Felipe.
Felipe, it is good to hear that things are moving forward with your pilgrimage to Lourdes and I don’t think you can ever go wrong with joy! How long is the trip going to be?
Rho ~ joy is good. The trip is nine days including to and fro to LAX. I am preparing. Felipe.x
Felipe, remember Gina who accompanied me when we picked you up at the airport? She did a 9 day Pilgrimage Last year and Lourdes was one of the places she went too. She said it was a very powerful experience. We both will be praying for you and your team.
Rho and Gina ~ I am so proud to be a part of this special team. It think that it in itself will be an education and a inspiration. Thank you for your prayers, I start treatment again tomorrow. Felipe.x
Even if the trail is the same we are different… Going to chew on that one for a LONG while:). Thank you. Praying for you. Michelle
Hi Michele ~ just ordered my corn seed from Territorial. Looking forward to wrestling with the corn crop again. Hope to see you soon. Felipe.x
I met many people who are going to Lourdes yesterday. It will be an awesome trip, Felipe!!! You are blessed and u r a blessing. How ’bout that?!’
Jessika ~ I am preparing for this trip. Missed you at Mass today. Had a wonderful walk this PM. All good, Felipe.x