An ME patient goes on a virtual pilgrimage Ruth Lampard Church Times May 2019

I loved this!!! My hubby and I had begun hiking sections of a long trail before I got ill. Our goal had been to eventually complete all sections. But I no longer can hike more than a mile (and that's only on a very good day) (and many sections require hiking many miles to reach access). This article inspired me to embrace a new way to hike the remaining sections. :-) I'm going to start keeping track of our brief walks in our neighborhood, and drawing them on our trail map as if we were making progress.
 
Dancer said:
I loved this!!! My hubby and I had begun hiking sections of a long trail before I got ill. Our goal had been to eventually complete all sections. But I no longer can hike more than a mile (and that's only on a very good day) (and many sections require hiking many miles to reach access). This article inspired me to embrace a new way to hike the remaining sections. :) I'm going to start keeping track of our brief walks in our neighborhood, and drawing them on our trail map as if we were making progress.
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Hooray!
 
Like @Andy , I do not have a faith, but Ruth always has a lovely honest way of writing and I have thoroughly enjoyed following her pilgrimage(s) via twitter. This is an excellent article to read and share.



:emoji_wave: @RuthT , London trip for me on Tuesday. Plus, I found out last Saturday, my local colleague has the appointment before me - cue swift hugs in the waiting room :emoji_hugging::emoji_hugging::emoji_hugging:. Lovely to ‘see’ you here x
 
posting this here as @RuthT might know people who may be interested


Oct10

Minstry and ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
by Diocese of York
Description
The day is for Clergy, Readers and RPA’s, others in pastoral ministry

Aims: Awareness of CFS/M.E:

Definition of CFS/M.E & of Chronic illness

Tools to create awareness in your own context for your congregation, parishes etc.

Explore what it might mean to be an accessible church to those living with invisible illness/ disability linking with the 5 marks of mission

For those with CFS/M.E (Congregations/ Parishes, etc.)

Supporting colleagues with CFS/M.E

Lessons learnt for all in ministry

Outline for the day: In the morning we will look at what M.E is. Debbie and Diane will share their own experiences of CFS/ME.

We will explore accessible church.

In the afternoon we will explore supporting Colleagues with CFS/M.E.

Lessons learnt for all in ministry including theological reflection and implications.

Debbie Coyne & Dianne Gamble are both clergy in the Diocese of York with first-hand experience of CFS/ME

Further details from Revd Andrew De Smet (Pastoral Care Adviser) andrewdesmet@btinternet.com 07583279459. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS DAY FOR THOSE IN ORDAINED OR LAY MINISTRY IN THE DIOCESE OF YORK lunch is provided
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/minstry-and-mechronic-fatigue-syndrome-tickets-61286233775
 
Well done @RuthT i think there’s a lot of traction to be gained in getting ME awareness higher through working through media aimed at specific groups like you and @chicaguapa are doing it think it is more likely to help get the message taken on by people. and has given me an idea for a more manageable project to do an article for my union magazine that I might take on later this year once I’ve got over Millions Missing.
 
NelliePledge said:
Well done @RuthT i think there’s a lot of traction to be gained in getting ME awareness higher through working through media aimed at specific groups like you and @chicaguapa are doing it think it is more likely to help get the message taken on by people. and has given me an idea for a more manageable project to do an article for my union magazine that I might take on later this year once I’ve got over Millions Missing.
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Really great news! I think I found it helpful to write for my own reasons of connection, identity & belonging as well as easier to write for a ‘known’ audience, challenging though they may sometimes be!
 
It's M.E. Linda said:
Like @Andy , I do not have a faith, but Ruth always has a lovely honest way of writing and I have thoroughly enjoyed following her pilgrimage(s) via twitter. This is an excellent article to read and share.



:emoji_wave: @RuthT , London trip for me on Tuesday. Plus, I found out last Saturday, my local colleague has the appointment before me - cue swift hugs in the waiting room :emoji_hugging::emoji_hugging::emoji_hugging:. Lovely to ‘see’ you here x
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Thank you for your kind comments.
What fun to know another Biobank person! So good to be contributing.

One day (hope that day will come) it would be great to have a party & all be well enough to see one another, if not to have an *actual* rave. Though would would require a miracle as *not my scene*
 
RuthT said:
Thank you for your kind comments.
What fun to know another Biobank person! So good to be contributing.

One day (hope that day will come) it would be great to have a party & all be well enough to see one another, if not to have an *actual* rave. Though would would require a miracle as *not my scene*
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Due to a very large County, I have only met my Biobank Colleague twice at our group meets (that’s still an improvement on ‘just’ our virtual meets!), but it is good to compare notes with others.

I would be very happy with tea and cake :emoji_cake: :emoji_tea: instead of the rave :emoji_dancer::emoji_dancers::emoji_man_dancing:See you there! x
 
Little Bluestem said:
@RuthT - How long is the Camino de Santiago? Do you know how long it takes the average actual walker to cover it?
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@Little Bluestem I think most people take 30-5+ days to cover the nearly 800k of the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago.
https://caminoways.com/how-many-days-does-it-take-to-walk-the-camino-de-santiago

To get the official Pilgrim badge you only need to walk the last 100k.

Other routes are available from all over.
Way back I met a family who had cycled from Cologne in 2 week summer holiday breaks, seemed to be good for the teenagers to do a bit each year & arrive I think 3 or 4 years on.
 
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