His Promises Are Unending

Day 12 Nigrán to Vigo 18km

Woke up and it was pouring.  By the time we left it wasn’t so bad. 

 

Walked on the beach.  As we were walking. The waves came up and we had to run so we didn’t get “caught”.  The ocean has been a huge reminder of how powerful God is… and his love like an ocean.  And the way the tide came in so fast… we might not always see it, but God is chasing us down and wants to overflow in our lives. 

 

It was raining off and on all day… at one point I looked up and saw a rainbow.  

 

We found a shelter for lunch from the rain and took some time to feast and prop our feet up. 

 

We were walking in a park that was poorly signed… a man told us the right route… probably the third time today someone helped guide us.  

 

We arrived at our hostel before 3:30.  Our feet are tired.  We were put in a 6 person dorm but because this place is like a mansion, we are all alone.

 

What God Had Me Work Through Today:

Achy feet: my blisters are doing ok now.  My feet look awful but new skin is appearing.  My pinky toe is probably the worse… it keeps filling with liquid.  But my feet are just tired from walking.  At about 1pm the heels start hurting and I’m constantly praying for strength. 

 

Day 13 Vigo to Redondela 18km

 

Leftovers. We made so much for dinner last night and were able to take for lunch and dinner today.  It ended up when we got to our Albergue… there was a kitchen but no utensils (aka no pots, pans, silverware.. just cabinets, a sink, stove top, and refrigerator)

 

We were stoped several times today  for conversations..we tried our best to speak Spanish but they were mostly unsuccessful. 

 

Again, random people helped us out with directions.  One guy who continued walking with us for a bit too. 

 

The views!!! Breathtaking! I literally cannot get enough pictures of cities “on the hill”

 

We found a rock bench for lunch. 

 

Saw a waterfall. 

 

I had a lot of time today processing the loss of my grandma.  Trying to embrace what life is going to look like without her at home. How holidays will be different. How I might have to be the one to make some Mac and cheese with crunchy noodles in top.  How I loved her. How God holds true to his promises… that if you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that he was raised from the dead… you will live an eternity with Him. 

 

I hear “Kelly”, turn around and am embraced in hugs by Katy, Jen, and Whitney.  

 

End up at the same albergue as a fourth of the squad. 

 

Blessed beyond belief.

 

What God Had Me Work Through Today:

Grief: Missing Grandma. Gave it all to God. Sang through it and praises God for his promises and faithfulness in my life.

Hurting tendon/heel: Constant pain most of the day, but not throbbing.  It made me pray a lot more and for the small things too. 

 

 

(We are under the 100km mark!!!)