Today was quite a long and pretty stressful day, beginning with a ride in a double decker bus at 3am, making our way to Paris…but oh, how beautiful it turned out to be.
I have been blown away by the graciousness of people in this city. A woman saw us staring hungrily at road signs and showed us a place to eat. A waiter sat down with us at our table and showed us all of his favorite places in Paris on a map. A kind man saw me crying and handed me a tissue.
We also bumped into a family from Spain who recognized my scallop shell- they wished us a “good way.”
So much emotion and gratitude is coming up for me today- our journey has had many twists and turns and challenging moments (and we haven’t even started the Camino!) but things have always worked out so far, in the most unexpected ways. We have been so blessed to have met the wonderful people we have spent time with, and all the gifts they have given us: helpful guidance, a free meal, or a warm smile. I feel this connection of understanding and compassion, even through awkward language barriers.
Feeling peaceful and so full of gratitude.
Post a Comment