Who used to say that, our third grade teacher? Anyway, had an odd moment and thought that I would start the blogpost. No time like the present.
Things shaping up for the 100th chemo treatment party. Actually there are two, one at the hospital (Cancer Institute, funny I never use that term) and one at the ranch here. I am expecting this to be a big deal!
Oh, have to run to work. Will be back with you shortly. OK, back in the blog saddle. Uup, low battery, we can make it!
“Everything we meet is equally important or unimportant.” Thomas Clark.
You know I thought I had a grip on this quote when I first read it but the more I think about it the further it swims away. But let me take a stab at it. So, a little wildflower with dew on it is just as important or unimportant as the Bishop of Burgos? Or glass of fresh squeezed orange juice on the Meseta is just as important or unimportant as one in Galicia? Or bedbugs are equally important or unimportant as ladybugs?
Wow, things are getting complicated and my battery power is getting lower and I’m getting hungry and Rebecca needs something to write on, all at once. Look love you, we aren’t going to solve it all today, Felipe.x
Just a quick note to let you know we are celebrating with you over here in Madrid! Esther, Paulette and I are here having some beautiful Camino experiences under the umbrella of Phil’s Camino. We met Chad today, an American in Madrid who was anxiously awaiting the Friday screening but in the meantime took us to a lovely place for lunch today. He loved hearing about you, your journey, your crazy sense of humor and of course your “Big 3 Cs”. Anyway Felipe, know that we are raising a glass to you on this other continent and that more and more people will be hearing your story this Friday. Sending you much love and appreciation across the miles. Ultreya! Love, Annie
Annie ~ Have the time of your lives! Hello to Chad! Break a leg to Phil’s Camino! Thank you, Felipe.x
there are all these moments in Phil’s Camino (the film) that I think of as ‘Wizard of Oz’ moments, where things in Spain mirror those in Vashon but are just a little bit different (..and you say it so beautifully in the film, about how the pain is greater, the beauty is greater…I can’t remember the exact words but maybe you can help me out here).
So I wrote you a poem:
A stable of horses is nice
but just one will suffice,
and sunflowers in a row
Make it easier to mow.
Sometimes the sky
makes us want to cry
when filled with Spanish eagles
or even Vashon seagulls.
Love ya, Felipe.
Catalina ~ way to go! I love it when Caminoheads inspire each other! Great Ranch Poetry! Felipé.x