Today turned out very different to what I expected. Woke up with knee very painful and mist over the hills. Old me would have set off regardless but I asked the Lord in my prayers to show me His way. Walk to Porlock Weir so off I set. It was downhill through woodland and my knee most definitely most painful going down hill. I could either try to carry on and risk being stuck in middle of nowhere plus dangers of walking in the mist, or use wisdom and get to next destination then walk today's mileage on level ground. I sat with a coffee thinking about what to do. That was when a couple on next table asked about my walk. What a huge blessing they were. We were sharing life stories and next thing they offered me a lift to Lynmouth so that was answer to my quandary about today. I felt very blessed to have had time with them. Once at Lynmouth I was smiling as I remembered being there 20 years ago with Ken and his brothers (Ciers and Stu ) plus my parents and Kens dog, Lychee. How good it is to smile when I think of Ken. Then I set off from there inland to Watersmeet which was up and down but not too severe. It occurred to me that had I have been forced to get help if I had made unwise decision, the focus on BCRT would have been lost and that would defeat the object of the walk. God had it all planned though for as I was making my way back to Lynmouth I met a lovely family. The little boy asked me for a wristband which I was very happy to give him, plus one for his sister. The few minutes chatting with them was another blessing. Onward I went contemplating the walk and main objective. I have few personal reasons, but to raise awareness and funds for BCRT is most public reason. Have I mentioned that every 10 minutes a child, teenager or young adult is diagnosed with it? Doesn't make you think it's rare does it? But it is compared to other cancers and it's very aggressive. Where was I? Oh yes, contemplating the walk. Needless to say thoughts went through my mind of 'failing ' because today's mileage wasn't along the official coastal path, but I quickly kicked that thought out. I am not deceiving anyone. I will always seek God's guidance first. What did stand out today was that it's what's in my heart that matters and one way or another I will walk 630 miles and as much as is possible will be along the coastal path. The miles I have walked are as should be and I making note of ascending heights too as I aim to achieve that too even if it means adding onto after scheduled finish. I have so much to be thankful for and people I have met over past 48 hours are included. Night all. Looking forward to what tomorrow will bring. X. Oh I nearly forgot! Little boy I met with his family asked me if I am a Jungle Lady. That really made me smile. Bless him.
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