Covering all of the Bases

I wouldn't consider myself a religious person, I would say spiritual at best. It's amazing what one resorts to at a time of uneasiness. Ok, true confessions. I must admit that the upcoming adventure has made me a touch nervous. It probably doesn't help to read the book Into Thin Air, or watch the IMAX documentary Everest. You would think by my apprehension that I was mountaineering and climbing to the summit.  No, I'm just doing this casual walk to base camp and then to an altitude of 18,450 Ft at Kala Patthar! I don't even have to do all the work, I have a Sherpa carrying my duffel and I'm responsible for bringing what I need for the day.  So, no worries, right?

Just in case I'm wrong I've tapped into a few resources to cover all of the bases. It's kind of like politics, but I'm doing my bargaining with the angels and the devil! The first thing I did was have my BFF Dawn do her long distance Reiki to help get rid of the pain in my left hip. It just seems wrong to start start a 13 day trek in pain. Next I called my ex-cousin in-law the Priest, Father Tom Griffin. He gave me the Sacrament of the Sick to help rid the pain and any other unexpected events! The beauty of this is he has absolved me from all my sins so I'm good to go and start all over upon my return home!