Well, in this last week or two, two big things have happened which mean I am putting my walk through Australia on pause: one sad thing, one glad thing:
my good woman has had medical issues that make life for her difficult, & after visiting a head neurosurgeon in Westmead to look at next-steps, they are less resolved, and more unknown. I think I need to hang around a bit more.
our newest granddaughter was born (in Bendigo). Her parents are thriving and are starting the enormous, amazing responsibility of raising a human child (in this case a daughter), in this "dog eat dog" day within the history of the Earth which is undergoing its own "birth pangs" [as they were called by that 1st Century Rabbi, who was probably the only Jewish Rabbi to ever set his sights on seriously incorporating the "goi-im" (gentiles, non-Jews) into those who would be his loyal disciples]. We hope to visit this little bubba and her parents in a couple of weeks, for up to a week.
Despite the pausing (it has happened before), I am still hopeful that maybe, if the Eastern Australian floods subside, I will be able to continue after summer next year (2023C.E.) from St. George (Qld) where I left off.
Who knows, I might even have a more visible support crew &/or some more journeying companions by then. Maybe. Maybe not.
Thanks to all the friendly folk I met along the way. I'll be looking back at this blog around March of next year, and will keep you posted about any advancements.
Was thinking of looking for useful work to contribute to our hometown of Orange, and came up with these reflections, considering an applique bed spread kept within our family, and keeping true to the principles and motives, or the culture of creative love while taking a break from walking.
Cheers, big ears!