It has almost a sacred feel about it. The seventh game coming up, the armageddon, the last possible… The Cubbies did it right last night, winning game six by a decisive margin. What was it 9 to 2, something like that? Catherine and I were off to church last evening and we were juggling that with the game. Maybe we didn’t do either well but it was fun trying. They both seemed like obligations.
Catherine said something interesting about the situation of the Cubbies forcing game seven. She said something like, “No matter what happens their fans will love them.” I’ve been thinking about that since. That’s true right? And really how could it be otherwise. They have such heart that they are going to push it as far as they are able and perhaps won’t win the ultimate prize. But as long as the fans think that the team did everything that they could and sacrificed everything along the way, they will be loved.
And doesn’t that go for us with the major life threatening diseases. Chances are most all of us will get overwhelmed but pushing it to the seventh game and then getting overwhelmed is all one can do. Then it becomes sort of how do we do that best with what we got, with the most style, the most verve. The cards are stacked against us but realizing that and continuing on in spite of it and doing the best one can with that is the goal in my mind. And doing that for as long as possible is the winning. Maybe that is why Maryjane calls my Camino, my life quixotic. I’m still thinking about that.
The best to you on your trail, whatever that might be. Game seven loves, Felipe. Go Cubbies!!
I think this is blog #1003. I wanted to thank you Felipe for all the humor, pathos, informative and thought provoking posts. It’s rare that I do not begin my day by reading your blog. On a wholly personal level it’s because you are my neighbor and reading your blog is like having coffee with you each morning. On a spiritual level, I learn from your posts about the importance of sustaining faith an hope when faced with challenge and uncertainty. On a camino level, your blogs help me maintain a pilgrim state of mind and helps me remember that I am part of the wider pilgrim “commandos” network. So thank you, sincerely, thank you, for keeping with it all these months and years. Buen Camino and Go Cubbies.
Catherine, my beloved Mass partner ~ thanks for your celebratory comment. And this coming from someone that teaches writing. You know, I still want some instruction from you. Hope your project goes well today, Felipe.x
So well said Felipe, pushing it out with verve and heart, and bolstering fans along the way:). Made in the image of God and showing His love. Being alongside… Beautiful.
Michelle ~ thanks so much for your comments. Always encouraging folks to write in. It brings things to life. That’s what we do right, bring things to life! Yours, Felipe.x
What would I do with out you and your reverence and sometime irreverent and amazing way you can connect the dots. I was so moved by what you wrote, and the distance you’ve travelled to have that deep knowing.
And maybe moved even more when Wiley read the blog last night in the thick of 8th inning. Lucky indeed to know y’all. Have a great day. The sun is out and light filtering through the mist is some kind of magic.
Dana ~ Well somehow the Cubbie’s win was some kind of blow struck for optimism. Thanks for being here for the celebration. Man, look at this outside! Felipe.x