Rest day – kinda. I did three loads of laundry and got them folded and put away. Changed the sheets on one bed and got it made up. Took the recyclable goods to the trailer. Straightened out my pantry. Did one load of dishes.
Thinking I will take a nap this afternoon. I woke up around 4:30 this morning and really didn’t go back to sleep although I laid in bed until after 8:00. I am tired today.
Nicole called this morning. Two different people she cares about each had a death in their family this weekend. Sure brings up hard memories for her when that happens. I offered to go to the services with her if she wants me too. She is thinking about it and will let me know what she decides.
Still sitting with gratitude in my heart space. It was such a wonderful weekend for me. Carolyn had blogged on our last day together on the Camino that she would see me again. Love that we made that happen. Trusting we can figure out a way to see each other again.
Not much on my schedule this week. I need an empty space week. The last few weeks have been way too busy for my liking. I have done some fun things but everything was grouped too close together. I am craving quiet, empty space.
After the retreat I have schedule June 15 – 18 I don’t have anything scheduled for the summer. Kathy is going back east for a couple of weeks in August. Thinking I need to come up with a two to three week trip for myself either in July or September. Not sure where I want to go or do but am feeling an urge to travel somewhere.
My friend that is walking the Camino for the second time had an accident this weekend and is having to go home early. She tripped and fell in a hostel and needed 10 stitches in her hand and sprained her ankle badly. She had only walked about a fourth of what she wanted to do this time. Grateful it happened where she could get help and not out on the trail. Grateful I was able to finish my Camino adventure without an accident.
August 21 is my birthday. It also happens to be a total solar eclipse. I am working to arrange a bus trip for that day. The bus will take us where we can experience the darkness of the eclipse. We will probably go to Atchison or St. Joe where it will become dark during the day. Where we go will depend on the weather and cloud cover if there is any. Not sure of the cost yet. If you would be interested in riding along let me know. The bus can take 14.
Taking a deep breath today and becoming aware of the need to stop and be. I have been in a scheduled busy mode the last three weeks and need to slow way down for this week. Nothing on my list has to be attended to today. Hard to switch gears sometimes but oh so necessary for my soul.
Sitting. Nap time coming up. Deep breathing. Enjoying the beauty and silence around me. All is well on the prairie today!