El Camino de Santiago

YOU DID IT! We are so proud of you and in awe of your strength! Now is the time for rest and celebrating all you’ve achieved. May God watch over you and keep you safe as you make your way home. I can’t wait to see you both!  With love, Melissa

Karla’s ordination, Brian’s retirement, graduation parties, volleyball tournaments, oh my! It was a busy weekend! As you near the end of the walk, know how proud of you we all are!!

You can do anything for xx miles! You can do anything! You are an amazing person doing amazing things! Keeping you close to our hearts today as you continue to walk!

This made me thing of the song Move – “When you move, When You move, darkness runs for cover. When You move, no one’s turned away. ‘Cause where You are, fear turns into praises. And where You are, no heart’s left unchanged.”

There’s beauty in the blisters, grace in the gravel, and strength in your stride. Keep walking—God is walking with you. — Tish

Hey Jennifer

This past week the family went hiking in the Smokey Mountains. I made the mistake of jogging down a hill with Addie on my shoulders; my shins were wrecked for like two days. Made me think of you, and realize how weak sauce I’ve become compared to what you are doing! Haha! Hope you and Missi are doing well. Scott

Blessing from Ramie. There are so many people praying for you and holding you both up. I pray you feel it all and you are strengthened by it.

Putting our trust in God and thanking Him for technology! So thankful we were able to text today, that you were able to listen to the service from Spain and take part in Communion! How amazing technology can be for helping us keep in touch and encourage one another! Your pilgrimage encourages us so much! Thank you for being willing to trust in God!

Posting the band’s hello back to you here as well!

Praying that you are strengthened by God with each step. Our continued prayers are with you.

Inspired by Missi’s comment – prayers that you continue to see God in every step! Looking forward to hearing all about it!

By now, we imagine you are feeling this sentiment! You are doing it! It’s hard to imagine all that you are seeing, feeling, experiencing. We hope the pain you might be feeling in your bones is being drowned out by the sound of God in your hearts. Keep on going! You’ve got this!

John 3 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (From Joyce)

It was a beautiful day in Indiana this Memorial Day. A lovely Great Blue Heron stopped by my house to say hello. We hope you are seeing some lovely flora and fauna along your way.

Praying for you every step of the way!

Blisters come and go, this experience will last forever! Just keep walking!!

I am sure that whoever you meet along the way, you will be a blessing to them and they to you!

Jen & Missi…God is with your every step. Take it all in and enjoy every breath along the way. We miss you here at home and celebrate your pilgrimage. Love you both to the moon! ~Jacks

Yay! You made it over the mountain. You made it despite wind and rain and cold! God is good all the time! Thank you for perservering! For leading the way and trusting God in all circumstances.

I am imaging myself with you….walking….feeling the cool air on my face…each vista and view better than the last. I can not wait to hear how ou are doing. We are praying for each step you take. You are climbing a mountain, in Spain! Amazing!

Today you start walking! We are with you in spirit. Drink it all in!

I’d like to share my favorite Bible passage from Numbers 6:24-25 which is also the United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) benediction we said during our weekly meetings when I was a girl. (You’ll recognize it.) Hoping your journey is going well and cannot wait to hear all about it. With love, Ramie

Have a great journey! Can’t wait to hear the stories.

Scott Melvin

Praying your travel day is easy! We are thinking of you and praying for a great start! God is with you every step of the way. May you feel God’s presence and see God’s majesty!

Jennifer and Missi! We are so excited for you! We can’t wait to hear about your adventures. Please check in here each day (or when you have time) so that we can offer words of encouragement!

For those who don’t know what Jennifer and Missi are doing, here is a short description.

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a legendary pilgrimage route in northwest Spain, leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It’s believed to be the final resting place of the apostle St. James the Greater. The Camino has been a major Christian pilgrimage for over 1,000 years, attracting people from all walks of life for religious, spiritual, and recreational reasons.