Send Off

We had a wonderful send-off from friends and family. There was lots of good food and conversation, in spite of the rather blustery weather. It was a truly a taste of the Camino - we'll just need to deal with whatever weather the day brings!

The prayer sending us off is lovely:

Loving God, you are never far away for those who seek you.
Be with your friends, Claire and Alice, on their pilgrimage and guide each step along the way.

Be a companion for them along their journey,
a guide at the crossroads,
strength in their weariness,
defence before dangers,
shelter on the way,
shade against the heat,
light in the darkness,
a comforter in discouragement,
and firmness in their intentions,

so that, with your guidance, they might arrive safely at the end of their journey and, enriched with love and grace, they might also return safely home;

through Jesus Christ Your Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen