The Way, starring Martin Sheen, is not the best movie created, not even close. HOWEVER, it is a great message about a man’s journey to complete his son’s journey and life. Here is the quick ‘about’ from IMDb: “A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the “El camino de Santiago,” and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.”
This movie brings to mind our journeys as fathers of sons. While we are not ‘on the road’ with them for every moment, we do share their journey Sometimes the sharing is on a frequent basis, hearing all the details. For others, it comes from a distance, sporadically.
For all, it occurs in our minds, in our hearts, each and every day. We share the ups and downs, successes and failures. At times we are elated, at others down. Is there relief from the wondering about whether or not we could have done a better job? We give our best in each moment, in each challenge, in each opportunity. We pray that he turns out. We let go and, ultimately, accept.
Where are you on the journey with your son? Who supports your through it? What fathers are you connected to that share this journey?
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