Here in Derbyshire in the between days, it’s still wet. There’s a lot of fake news out there too. Some say there’s panic buying of gopher wood and animals have been seen queuing in pairs on the hard shoulder of the M1. Others say climate is being adversely affected by human activity but who could believe that?
I’ve been out and walked through some wet meadows. Wet grass tickling my legs, I’ve seen buttercups, vetch and clover all bowed down with jewel-like rain drops. I’ve seen foxgloves dripping and dog roses like tiny pools.
I’ve got wet. I slipped on a stile and have a magnificent bruise to show for it. I’ve been experiencing re-entry. This is the first training event I’ve conducted in six months. I can’t wait to get back to walking at the end of the week.
From Psalm 56
I have made vows to you, God;
I will present my thanks to you.
For you have delivered me from death
And kept my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before you in the light of life.
The subtle grey light of a drizzly day,
The bright clear light of a blue sky day
The soft light of the evening star:
Each one gives us light and shows us a path.
You have delivered me to a place of flourishing.
You have shown me the grave and proved it empty.
What more can I do than praise you, for all of this is marvellous.
God grant a quiet night and a peaceful end.
JAL 12.06.2019
At The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, while not walking the End to End.