For 10 centuries, men and women have walked “The Way” mostly for religious reasons. On the Camino, they have sought blessings, paid penance, and looked for a closer relationship with God.
With that in mind, I’m going to try to use my time on the Camino to develop a deeper prayer life. Each day, I’ll focus my prayers on one or more of my family and friends. I’ll put the names of each day’s prayer subjects on the top of my shoes, so I see them over-and-over again as I walk. I’ll use that as a constant reminder to think about and pray for that day’s subjects.
Below is my prayer list. If I’ve forgotten you, and you would like to be included, please let me know. If possible, I’ll try to reach out to each day’s prayer subjects via text or email, when I’m on the Camino.
If you feel called to more prayer, maybe you could do the same thing while I’m on my hike. Build your own prayer list, and pray for them over this two and a half month period. If so, I’d appreciate it if you would include me in your list.
My flight leaves Sunday, August 14 around 9:00PM. If all goes as planned, next time you hear from me, I should be in France.
| Day | Names | Notes |
| Aug 16 | Shirley Wrobleski | |
| Aug 17 | Erika & Brent Shoffner | Erika’s Birthday |
| Aug 18 | Abbey Wrobleski | Abbey’s Birthday |
| Aug 19 | Billy & Ali Wrobleski | |
| Aug 20 | Ginny Reynolds (Mom) | |
| Aug 21 | Tarra Cassick, Laura Davis | Tarra’s Birthday |
| Aug 22 | Lindsay & Julio Cortes | |
| Aug 23 | Bill Wrobleski (Dad) | |
| Aug 24 | Jay & Ayako Miura | |
| Aug 25 | Ann Farless | |
| Aug 26 | Sara & Chad Rothermell | Sara’s Birthday |
| Aug 27 | Kevin & Macala Newland | |
| Aug 28 | Mandie Chapman, Rita Girardi | |
| Aug 29 | Hae Okimoto, Gwen Jacobs, Garret Yoshimi | |
| Aug 30 | Mitch Ochi, Susan Inouye, Scott Yamashita | |
| Aug 31 | Melissa Meyer, Heather White | |
| Sep 01 | Carolyn & Bob Gansen | Carolyn’s Birthday |
| Sep 02 | Carl Yoshioka, Jan Kawachi, , Kevin Kawabata | |
| Sep 03 | Vernon Yoshida, Michael Hodges, Chris Zane | |
| Sep 04 | Gavin Eadie, Dawn Brennan | Gavin’s & Dawn’s Birthdays |
| Sep 05 | Cara Kawano & Deanna Pasternak | |
| Sep 06 | Tim & Diana Nagle-McNaughton | |
| Sep 07 | Sean & Kaitlin Harrison-Nagle-McNaughton | Sean and Kaitlin’s Anniversary |
| Sep 08 | Paul & Betsy Nagle-McNaughton | |
| Sep 09 | Carley Peterson | |
| Sep 10 | Rich & Ilene Arends | |
| Sep 11 | Jeff Crocker | Jeff’s Birthday |
| Sep 12 | Terry & Kelly Houser | |
| Sep 13 | Sally McNaughton | Bob’s Birthday |
| Sep 14 | Chris & Courtney Peterson | Hadley’s Birthday |
| Sep 15 | Matt & Grace Peterson | |
| Sep 16 | Julie & Dennis McFarland | Julie’s Birthday |
| Sep 17 | Don & Jennifer Welch | |
| Sep 18 | Jennifer & Rich Sparrow | Jennifer’s Birthday |
| Sep 19 | Tom & Brian Farless | Brian’s Birthday |
| Sep 20 | Michael & Trisha Flora | |
| Sep 21 | Mary Gram & Ed Kamen | Mary’s Birthday |
| Sep 22 | Kim & Dee Dee Rhodes | |
| Sep 23 | Mary, Aaron & Evan Gohsman | John’s Birthday |
| Sep 24 | Craig & Susan Merrill | |
| Sep 25 | Clark & Heather Brigger | |
| Sep 26 | Sandy & Greg Peterson | |
| Sep 27 | Laura & Rex Patterson | |
| Sep 28 | Tim Shuey, Andrea Bundy and Family | |
| Sep 29 | Jen & Mike Stedelin | |
| Sep 30 | Bob Flynn, Sarah Christen, Erik Lundberg | |
| Oct 01 | Alyssa Everson & Annie Speranza | |
| Oct 02 | Lara Blair, Jim Bujaki, Jon Crutchfield | All their birthdays |
| Oct 03 | Tom & Terri Newland | Tom’s Birthday |
| Oct 04 | Sean Costella, Zach Przybilla, Chris Wood | Sean’s Birthday |
| Oct 05 | Cheryl Seybold, Rich Cropp, Brady Hess | |
| Oct 06 | Tim Shortall, Tina Ruberto | |
| Oct 07 | Mark Campbell, Mark Saussure | |
| Oct 08 | Dave Gindhart, Jim Taylor | |
| Oct 09 | Lori & Chris Wood | |
| Oct 10 | Jim & Julie Slack | |
| Oct 11 | Dallas & Paula Slack | |
| Oct 12 | Bill & Peggy Stych | |
| Oct 13 | Greg & Lisa Shea | |
| Oct 14 | Nikki & Keith Cummings | |
| Oct 15 | Rick & Lisa Helper | |
| Oct 16 | Todd & Christine Zucker | |
| Oct 17 | Janet & Mike Talcott | |
| Oct 18 | Cindy & Ken Bylsma | |
| Oct 19 | Lisa Flynn | |
| Oct 20 | Walt & Amy Armstrong | |
| Oct 21 | Rick & Dana Biel | |
| Oct 22 | Jeff Flynn | |
| Oct 23 | Trish & Chad Dana, Braydon & Audrey Dana | |
| Oct 24 | Daryl & Ginny Lewis | |
| Oct 25 | Leslie Flora | |
| Oct 26 | Carol & Dick Crocker | Carol’s birthday |
| Oct 27 | Greg & Peg Tewksbury | |
| Oct 28 | Mark & Lori Haskins | Lori’s Birthday |
| Oct 29 | David Sweetman, Holly Nielsen | |
| Oct 30 | Rudy & Wendy Pataro | |
| Oct 31 | Chris & Jen Lucas | Chris’ Birthday |
| Nov 01 | Steve & Kate Lambright | |
| Nov 02 | Mike & Mena Murray | Mike’s Birthday |
| Nov 03 | Mike McFarland | Mike’s Birthday |
| Nov 04 | Scott Williams |
Bill on the Camino 
Wishing you all the best (and remembering you in prayer!) as you prepare to depart on this amazing journey!
Bill, good luck as you make your way on the Camino. Thank you for the inspiration!
Godspeed!
Wow, good luck Bill. You are wise to have trained, walking yourself into shape would be miserable. Be prepared for what I call touring shock. On our bike trips the first week we were always hungry, couldn’t eat enough. And, of course, tired. It settled down after a week. You’ll do great. Looking forward to following your trip.
Thanks. That’s really helpful. Good to hear from you!
Bill, have a safe and wonderful journey. Please add me to your prayer list.
Will do!
I’ll be praying for you on October 29.
Good luck on your adventure. I am excited you get to take this amazing journey. I will be praying for you.
Best of luck on your adventure of a lifetime, Bill! Happy Trails!
Bill… Good luck! I will be praying for you!
Bill, I feel so honored to be on your prayer list, especially as the 29th is also my birthday. I too have retired but much my time is taken up with eldercare so need patience and a gentle spirit is a need. I will be praying for safety, insight and definitely a renewal of your prayer life.
I did not know it was your birthday! I appreciated your kindness to me in Hawaii. You will always hold a warm place in my heart.
Hi Bill — what you are doing is so amazing! I’m not on LinkedIn much but I learned of your plan there and have been following your progress. A pilgrimage seems like a good transition into retirement. (I’m very near retirement myself.) I will pray for you and would like to be added to your prayer list if possible. Thanks.
Bonjour Bill. Beautiful pilgrimage. I’ll keep you and your in my prayers. Thanks for sharing your journey. Congrats on your retirement & best of luck on your adventures.