I'll Push You test

Patrick admits that sometimes the best way to lead is to?

get out of the way

Reflecting on the stranger-prophet of the Pyrenees, Justin says "Do any of us ever know the power of our words?" To this, Patrick responds, "No, I guess not. Thats why we should make sure they are filled with?___________

hope

Who steps into help push Patrick in the face of Teds impending absence?

Christie

Describe the monument the team comes across at a peak on the trail

was a work of art display in a windy, open aired museum, and it stretched more then a hundred feet across the hilltop.

What is Patrick's response to Justin's question "So what are you going to do instead of working at the Hospital"?

"Im not sure yet, be we'll do it together"

What happens when Justin, Patrick, and Christie find themselves unable to move any further halfway up a hill?

A Spanish man gets out of his car, steps in besides Justin, grabs hold of the handlebar, and helps to push Justin to the top.

What is Patrick's final reflection? what prompts it?

After watching his mother and Justin's mother almost die, his reflection was that if I died right now would I have wished I lived my life differently, or would I be proud of where I am when my lights burn out

On flight to Paris, Patrick reflects on his life so far, what thoughts directly precede in his reflection of "what am i doing'?

After working 10 hour weeks later, he is overworked, over-stressed, disengaged, from his wife and kids, he now he was lying across the ocean leaving them for six weeks

Choose one quote from the book that epitomizes their young lives

Along with our friends Greg and Bryan, and my younger brother. Michael, Justin, and I spent hours digging holes, building forts, imagining life threatening scenario of rescues being enemy lines.

Halfway through the first leg of the journey in which Ted and Patrick carry Justin, they lay him in a patch of grass to scout ahead. Who approaches Justin? What does he say and how does this affect the trio?

An elderly man and this is because he slaps Justin's face and says has spent the last 12 years maintaining a small refuge. He fills them with strength that the impossible is possible just has not been done yet, and gave them a renewed strength

What lucky coincidence occurs in the Los Arcos?

As luck would have it they were about to have front row seat, for a different version of running with the bulls

What is Ed's response to his request?

At first he said it would be tough to do but then he said he would do everything in his power to get the time off, but he wanted Patrick to film it

Why may have it been imperative for this Europe trip to happen?

Because Justin may not live much longer

Why does Patrick, when he and Justin are in High School talk Justin into playing football and how does he benefit from Justin's participation?

Because he wanted to see his best friend more. He benefits because it was payback.

How are the details of Patrick and Justin's young life particularly significant for this chapter?

Because this chapter shows how long they have been friends. And during Justin's rough time Patrick just wanted to be there for him.

What made Justin know that Kristin was "the one"? When does this occur in the course of their relationship?

Because when he told her about his disease, she just said "oh okay" and smiled. Occurred on their first date

Who is Becca? What does she give Patrick, and what does she say to Patrick before he leaves?

Becca is a friend who is like an angel and gave Patrick a prayer and she told Patrick "I will be praying for your safety along the journey." and he asked if Patrick would come back

what equipment/supplies does Justin do without for the trip?

Bedside commode, a shower chair, and a number of other medical supplies

What is Justin's reaction to the one adolescent who continues to push him despite the difficulty?

Calls him a servant and says his joy is infectious and Justin couldn't help but be happy. He also says kids can be filled with so much tenacity, so much joy, and so much acceptance. He appreciated what a gift they are

Explain the circumstances of how the team gets Justin's wheelchair to one who can fix it

Commandered Robins car which was being used to transport the the film gear and also put Robin and his fluent Spanish to use calling the welders in the area. One person had to push Justin while the other person pushed the broken wheelchair. Ramion had to call a few friends and Robin stopped to ask someone for directions. They they find someone pulled over by a cop because he was going fast

Standing amidst the support of so many familiar and unfamiliar pilgrims, when Justin spots Kristin and Donna in the center of the plaza, to what does he compare the experience?

Compares it to being in Heaven

What parallels does Carl and Deborah's pilgrimage share with Patrick's and Justin's?

Deborah has spinal muscle atrophy and her body has suffered a lot of disease. Karl had been walking all the roads that parallel the Camino, while Deborah rode in her power wheelchair.

Cite examples of Justin's optimism

Even though stepping side to side hurt, he was thankful he could still run. He was also happy to have received a parking pass as well. He said their is plenty he can still do and to focus on that.

What are some of the "firsts" enabled by the off road wheelchair?

Experiencing roads and trails that he couldn't in his power chair

Give some examples of Justin's sense of humor in chapter 7

He asked if a woman was blind and then said congratulations, Justin sees a welding store and thought it was a bakery too. And asked why he was put in time out. Also called a man in a dress pretty

In the absence of his wife Kristin, conscious of all she does for him and their family, what does Justin begin to appreciate?

He begins to appreciate the little things that she does for him. Like making his coffee every morning. And every afternoon they find time to sit and enjoy each others company. And the conversations as well. And how she loves him and his children

To what does Justin compare his certainty that the el Camino de Santiago is the "guy trip" he and Patrick have been looking for?

He compared it to he has not felt so sure about anything other than the day he realized he had met the "one".

What is Patrick's reaction to Justin's diagnosis?

He said he didn't know, he kept wondering how much longer he will do graphic design work. How him and Kristin will make ends meet, how long he will be able to drive, what will Kristin do if he dies, and what about Jaden

What is unique about Patrick's reaction when Justin proposes the el Camino de Santiago?

He says "I'll push you" which means that he would push him 500 miles. Also shows how much he cares

what does Patrick comment about nicknames?

He says their is something so powerful in nicknames and becomes an endearment

What were some of the things that went through Justin's mind when the truck collided with the ground one last time?

Is this how my life will end? What will the paramedics tell my family? what will my parents say to Patrick?

How is the Meseta different from other parts of Patrick and Justin's journey? How does it affect most pilgrims, including Patrick and Justin?

It is mentally challenging and forces you inward.

How does Justin describe the effect cobblestones streets have on his wheelchair?

It was like a dice in Yazi

what is the official diagnosis for Justin? How does it affect him physically? what is his prognosis?

Multifocal Acquired Motor Axonopathy (mama) it affects him because his immune system is attacking his nervous system. His motor nerves are shutting down and affects his ability to move, attacks everything from the waist down. Prognosis is not good

Where do Patrick and Justin live at this time?

Patrick lives in Idaho and Justin lives in southern California

What indications of Justin and Patrick's friendship are present in this chapter?

Patrick would always go to Justin's appointments, this shows how much Patrick cares about Justin.

What do many pilgrims sitting and breaking bread and enjoying wine together remind Patrick of?

Reminds him of what the church is supposed to mean and represent that we are a community or at least we should be. We are all welcomed, we are all love, and the unexpected challenges of life are faced with others at our side

What does trio of Patrick, Justin, and Ted look like going up and down a steep hill?

Resembles an ox pulling a blow, with a farmer pushing from behind

While Patrick trains, what does Justin do?

Sets up a website to help raise money for the trip and starts a diet

What is Donna's response when Patrick apologizes for all the times he broke her heart?

She responds if you never broke my heart, how would I learn to love you more?

What are the revelers who awaken Patrick and Justin in the wee hours of the morning on both nights Patrick and Justin stay at the hotel in Leon?

St. Johns Eve the days that honors the birth of Saint John the Baptist

After the Bull episode, what does Justin speculate about Patrick?

That he is capable of a lot more then he thinks, and he did not know it yet but change was coming he could feel it.

What idea had Patrick and Justin been thinking about for four years, an idea that returns to Patrick before the trail fills with short steep ascents and descents?

The dream of finding a way for the two of them to worth together

To what does the chapter title refer?

The fact that they have amazing wives and support them, even with some of the decisions that they have made

What happens to the team as during the bike race, they crest the hill topped by two shaded tables?

The volunteers started cheering and clapping for them, while they were filling their pockets with banana halves and packets of energy gel.

what are some of the obstacles Justin and Patrick run into, from the time they touchdown in Paris to the time they arrive at the hotel?

Their was so ramp for Justin to get on the train and the train pulled away

What difficulties do the trio run into on the trail and how does this affect their travel?

There was a steep ascending country road the beginning at the gate and requires Ted to strap in and pull earlier than anticipated. Then they were on a steeper dirt rail with brick-sized rocks. Every turn has them on a lateral pitch, that forces Justin to counter balance by leaning weight in the other direction.

Why does Patrick compare Cruz de Ferro to a Dachau, the Nazi concentration camp?

Though the heaviness is different, their was a similar heaviness as they crossed the unseen boundary. And like the consecration camp their was a lot of grief.

What did the Grays and the Skeesucks do to make their month-long tour of Europe happen?

Working extra jobs, and extra shifts to cover the expenses

As children, tweens and teens, Justin and Patrick live for the next?_______________

adventure