Well, it's Sunday the 23rd and I made it here safely. I couldn't have asked for a better flight, but I did ask the Lord for one. The trip from home to BWI started at 5am...argh!!! When we got to the airport it seemed really full, but they now have a lot of computers where we checked ourselves in. It even gave us baggage tags. We went straight to the check in from there. Security looked really bad, but I had a special boarding. That line was enormous, but went very fast. I like that because no clothing is removed, no shoes off, and I don't have to open my carry on. Because of my replacement joints, I do go through the scanner and they do a quickie pat down, really quick!!!! On to the gate. That part was not so good as it was the very last gate, so there was a lot of walking. I just took the people mover and stopped when I felt tired. I had plenty of time to get water and reading materials, and still had an hour till boarding. I drew a really low number so I was able to get a window in only row 5, which I liked. I had a SMALL quiet and nice woman next to me, which allowed a little more space. The flight was about 3 hours to Kansas City. All went well and I even got in a nap. It was hard being there and not seeing the kids. I only had an hour lay over so it wasn't worth bringing them there and only getting a hug. Besides, Jordan and Chelsea will be home at Christmas.
So, on from Kansas City to Portland, Or. airport. It was 3 hours and 35 min. and I got another nap. The plane was AWESOME. It was brand new, had extra knee space, beautiful blue seats that were comfy with head rests that actually worked. There was a screaming kid in the rear, but he eventually settled down. We had the center seat empty and a nice lady on the aisle who talked just enough to be friendly. She even got me my snack when I was napping. Had to cut out the second ginger ale, don't like plane potties!!!! As always, the walk from the gate to baggage is way long, but there were many people movers that I took advantage of. A quick potty break to refresh, and I saw Reenie and Paul!!! The girls were both busy and for the first time ever, couldn't come to get me. These things happen with young ladies. We stopped to get me my food supplies so I can stay on a basic routine and not mess up my weight loss. Burgerville here is an organic burger shop with the BEST burgers on earth. And sweet potato fries!!! Nothing tastes better than a burger when one is STARVING!!!! On to the farm and the doggies, and cats. It is becoming my second home and always feels so good to be back. I was beyond exhausted but I was able to stay up until the girls got home. Always so good to see those faces again. Even though they are young women now and every trip they have matured so much.
So, today is Sunday and I opted to hang at the house while the girls went on to their tasks and Reenie and Paul are doing some food shopping. It's a bit cloudy now, even though yesterday and this morning were GORGEOUS and sunny. Not typical of here this time of the year. I woke at 7 am (10 am home time) and the sun wasn't up. I got a bit confused thinking maybe my phone clock hadn't moved. I texted my friend at home and checked it. I'm never up this early so I didn't really know what time the sun comes up. The chickens were still in the coop, so no rooster to wake me, but here I was, bright eyed and awake while everyone else was snoring. So I managed to creep downstairs and get a hot cup of tea to drink while I watched the sun come up over the pond. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I had two gorgeous shepherds to greet me also. So far, things are great and my cold has
settled to loose coughing that is clearing things out. I feel normal again, and even have some energy back. Thank God for helping me to make it here, and for all my friends who prayed me along.
I'll report again in a few days. For now, I'm going outside to enjoy the peace and visit the critters. I haven't met the new lady duck so that must happen. Later!!!
No comments:
Post a Comment