Well, we had a practice last evening, Cynthia from Minnesota and Cris from Buenos Aires were here with My Rebecca and me. We tapa’d away with the rain still sprinkling just to see how things would go and I am happy to report it was a complete success.
It started with a trickle but more pilgrims coming in today. So we are all happy so far waiting for the sprinkles to stop and the sun to come out. Not sprinkles but twinkles is what we need. Have to pick up a couple of strings of twinkle lights yet, thanks for reminding me.
Boy, have to report something very serious that occurred last evening. Cris, who works in the field of clinical trials took a look at the paperwork for my trial and looked up info on the internet. And she explained some important parts of my treatment that is a cause for great hope. I could be doing way better than I realized. So see, the Veranda is paying off bigtime even before it starts. Maybe we have seen nothing yet!
I really did need some good news on that account. It is all a long haul for me and my “fight” or my hobby. And a little bright light is heartening. It is a great way to start the weekend!
Don’t forget the Phil’s Camino – So Far So Good documentary at the Vashon Theater at high noon on Saturday. Bring some neighbors too. We need to pack the place like last time. Also having a showing in Seattle at Calvary: the Hill on E. Howell on Capital Hill. That on is September 27th. Rebecca and I will be there for Q and A.
Have a walk at 9 in a few minutes. Charlie and Cris will be here for that. We are so close to Santiago and should be there at the end of Saturday 9AM walk. I have been dragging my feet waiting for everyone to catch up. So God willing we will be there!
high noon loves, Felipé.w
Felipe, SO happy about the great news from Cris! …and literally can’t wait to walk in to Santiago with you all, wait for us!!!
See you TOMORROW! Yay!
Catalina ~ well, we are started here. Lot’s of great stories told in the first few hours. soon, Felipé.x
Phil, Can’t wait to walk into glorious Santiago with you on Saturday morning. It will be as monumental as my first sight of the St. James de Compostela Cathedral in Spain. I might cry. Maybe we could arrange for a Butafumeiro Piñata to celebrate after. Great news about your trial treatment. Buen Camino. Nice work, my friend. Keep on walking and believing.
Henriette ~ hi. Time to get out here! Felipé.x
Hi, dearest Phil and Rebecca,
I’ve just re-entered your blog site after months and months away. So much that’s delicious is happening for you. The Veranda–I wish I’d known. My fault for not paying attention. And Rebecca’s reading–hurray…and a new video?? How do you get so much done while playing so hard? I’m currently in Northern Ca, house sitting–spent two weeks volunteering on the Camino in May, then more hanging out in Germany and England, finally back to USA. Fall and winter will be in New Mexico. All good. My children’s book WALK: Jamie Bacon’s Secret Mission on the Camino de Santiago is presently in the hands of an agent. If she doesn’t find a publisher by October, I’ll return to Plan A–indie-publishing. I love you guys, Esther
Hi Esther ~ always good to hear from you. Check in when you can, Felipé.x