This morning we all got up early and left the house at 4:30. I said my final farewells to everyone at the security checkpoint... when I turned the first corner, the tears I had been choking back for two days finally burst out. I must have looked stupid bawling like that while TSA checked my shoes for WMDs, but I couldn't help it. This will be a lot harder than I thought.
When I boarded my first flight to Atlanta at 6:00, I quietly thanked Delta for wedging me between a window and a 250+ pound man, because every bone in my body was screaming to fly out of that seat and go tearing down the aisle back to the gate. That first flight was miserable, but by the time we landed I had managed to calm down a bit.
I bought some sleeping pills and a magazine in the Atlanta airport, and fortunately the former worked so well that I barely touched the latter throughout the 5-hour flight to Los Angeles. When I first booked the flight to LA, I planned on being here several hours before our group meeting at 3:00, and this turned out not to be such a bad idea... by the time I had retrieved my backs, re-checked them and gone through security it was already 1:00.
Of course, that's 4:00 EST and I hadn't eaten all day, so the first order of business was food. And that brings me to here, sitting in El Cholo Cantina in LAX. I need to go now and find my group... hopefully I'll be able to post again in Honolulu, but I'm not sure. I miss you all already.
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Brian! Your mom just sent out the link. I think you're awesome and I cannot wait to read of your tales and stories as you spend time in Micronesia. You will feel so far away, but the experience will change you.
Just think, all those years ago when Tony untied your raft from the dock at Lake Burton... you were really being prepared to live on an island for a year :-)
Love you!
Helloooo Brian! Congratulations on having the courage to take this adventure. I know it will be one you will never forget.
It always amazes me when one of you kids takes off. Time does fly. Have a great time and we will all be reading about it.
BTW...is there a MACROnesia?
Hey Bri, Thanks for keeping us all posted on your journey. This adventure will be a stretch for you but you are very capable and adaptable. It was really hard to say goodbye again since I just got my son back in my life. I will be saving my money for a visit, God willing. My favorite saying is from Phil 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me." That sustained me through the years without your smiling face and intellect. It will work again for the next year. You have never left my prayers and you never will. I love you and I am proud of you.
Hi B--
I am in Portland with Aunt Nancy.
Yesterday was pretty tough for me, but I am so excited for you! By the way, I mailed a small package today with your camera cord. It cost $1.51 and uses regular postage stamps! Let me know when it arrives so we can guage timing.
Love you.
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