One week from today we will board a plane heading to Frankfurt and, a few hours later, get on another flight to Glasgow. Wow. The time is rapidly approaching.

Today a final pair of pants arrives and I’ll see if they will work for the trip. I have a sneaking suspicion I purchased the wrong size. Not a huge deal, as I have a different pair that will work. I was just hoping for more merino wool since it washes easily and is so comfy.

As to my back … well … I’m sorry to say if it feels like this on the 19th, when we are to start our walk, I simply won’t be able to do the walk. The pain is so great and there are times when I can’t even move. But I am reminding myself that the walk is still 12 days away and a lot can change between now and then. If you are a person who prays, I would covet your prayers.

As a friend of mine says when she is discouraged, “Onward!”