Grissom’s end to his pilgrimage approaching

Cass County resident Randy Grissom set out on a pilgrimage a little less than a month ago to Camino de Santiago. He did so in hopes of experiencing a closer walk with God and experiencing a time of reflection. So far that appears to be happening with the pilgrimage coming to an end.

On day 25 he said “Everything I’ve read, and watched on videos, said the Camino changes everyone. It has changed me too, subtlety and profoundly…but all for good. I will share more at the appropriate time.” The Journal-Sun hopes to learn some of the insights of that journey when he gets home.

Grissom has appreciated the prayers and encouraging words along the way, regularly thanking people for being with him on his journey. “A sincere thanks to everyone following this pilgrimage, and for all of the encouraging words. I read every message and it takes me back home, if only for a few moments. Atlanta, Texas is still my favorite place on Earth. Buen camino!”

According to the article the Journal-Sun did about a month ago, Grissom said at the time that “It will be a time of celebration, reflection, contemplation and meditation. You see, I believe God not only gave me my health back (from chronic back pain), but He encouraged me to go on this walk to get to know Him better and to evangelize along the way.

This journey is going to push me out of my comfort zone and push my physical and mental abilities. But I give God the glory for making this possible.”

For those new to his journey, The Camino de Santiago route is not just one route but several different paths and has been traveled for centuries by those who go on a religious walk, traditionally the walk St. James made and was buried at and the end of his voyage.

Now on Monday, May 6, day 26, in a small village named Coto, Grissom sees the end of his journey approaching with only three days left to walk.