Rock Cairns

[Sue Kenney]

Russ,

It's my honour to be able to tell a story. Thanks for listening.

I have heard of others with powereful connections with their walking stick. I met a pilgrim who ended up
leaving his walking stick at the Cathedral in Santiago, outside the front doors. It was one of the most
difficult things for him to do but he felt that he must leave it behind so that it would guide someone
else. Another American I met had a 'huge' walking stick that found him along the way, and he was taking
it home with him as well.

It's almost as though the stick or the stone takes on some of our spirit. Some of our soul. Like it
knows who we are and acts as a mirror to remind us what is important in life. Somehow it is alive.

Another gift of the Camino.

Sue

Russ Irwin wrote:

> Sue,
>
> On Wed, 23 Jan 2002 10:04:27 -0800, you wrote:
>
> >...... That stone is on the night table beside my bed so
> >at the end of each day I am reminded of my own ablility to create and open
> >possibilities in my life.
>
> That is sooo true! Possibly more than you can imagine. In my case it is my walking stick which
> "found me" about 7 hours out of Saint Jean on the first day. It also sits in the corner of my
> bedroom at the head of my bed. Nobody around here can understand why this piece of wood is one of my
> most prized possessions, although another pilgrim wouldn't have any trouble understanding.
>
> Thanks for your story,
> Russ