The Way

I decided I needed to connect with some of the fun and life affirming activities Robert and I enjoyed through the years. With the Holiday Season in full swing I choose the Christmas Revels and called a friend to join me.

Only after the tickets were bought did I notice that this year the Revels' story was taking place in Spain. And not just anywhere in Spain, but along el Camino de Santigao de Compostela.

Synchronicity once again. I suppose I can find meaning and connections to just about anything these days. Both Rob and I loved Paulo Coelho's El Camino de Santiago. We had even talked of one day going to Spain to walk along part of el Camino de Santiago. And then the movie "The Way" came out with Martin Sheen and Emilo Estevez. Death, life, choices, friendship, love. A powerful and profound movie. And one we watched numerous times together.

I was faced with choices. Was this going to be too evocative for me? Should I cancel going? Plan on bringing lots of kleenex? Maybe embrace the synchronicity?

At times I am able to experience the world as a strange and wondrous place. I made the choice to enjoy myself. To encounter any memory that came up—and there were a lot—with joy, love and compassion. To bring Robert on this adventure into town with me, and watch the play unfold with him in my heart.