This morning we went back to the cathedral for the pilgrim’s blessing and mass. What a perfect ending! We entered the cathedral with hundreds of other pilgrims… There were sightings of “camino angels” throughout the cathedral… Those that helped you through some act or gesture of kindness that help you finish your journey. It was extremely emotional as pilgrims filed in until there was not room for more…every corner full. The blessing was given in several languages but no words were really needed. I don’t know if I have ever felt more peaceful or hopeful about how we can be as humans with one another. The mass was full of pageantry ending with the ritual of the urns swinging overhead and a children’s choir singing beautifully. As the service was ending I found myself with the knowledge that we would always know the feeling of walking together as a family and supporting one another, wondering if Bryce might one day bring his family and share memories, and hoping that he will know that Mike and I will ALWAYS walk with him and support him in life.
Time for rest… What a day!…I promise lots of photos soon!