Musical gates
I had a sleepless night last night. I think when I get to my parents house I’m going to blow up an air mattress and float it in the canal next to their house and sleep on it.
All went well on the flight from Panama city to Houston, and just before I left Danny texted me and told me about the computer issues United was having. It didn’t make any difference in Panama City.
BUT….It was obvious when I reached Houston than the airport was really backed up.
Huge crowds were trying to make their way through immigration and people were camped out all over the place. I noticed a frantic mother who was trying to carry her baby, drag her large bag and hold her little boys hand, while running through the airport. I told her that I am a mom who has traveled a lot with her kids and I’d love it if she’d let me help. I figured she’d hesitate just a bit, not knowing if she could trust me, but the next thing I knew, she shifted her baby into my arms and off we went. We got her to her gate in time.
I have been playing musical gates all afternoon. My gate has changed 8 times now and my flight time has changes 3 times. I’m not complaining though because I’ve been quite entertained by listening to these beautiful ladies.
7 little ladies and one little man have been sitting chatting in thick Texas accents – which I understand as well as Panamanian. They are so animated and excited about their trip to Mexico together. I can tell who the ring leader is because when ever one of the ladies stands up she’ll tell them that they need to sit down. If they leave for the bathroom, she tells them that she will watch their spot and hit anyone who comes near with her purse. They are so cute!
I spoke with my Sweetheart for a while. It was wonderful to hear his voice. He is still in Dubai and also trying hard to adjust to a hotel room with no movement or lapping water. he’s had so many hits on the youtube video he made from drone footage he shot of our sailing in Panama. The drone company even used his video. He’s all famous and stuff:)
The creatures and I have texted too, and they all went to the beach today. Jude cooked up plantains last night and they all loved them. She said that at one point Mycah was standing in the main salon and out of no where a tiny lizard jumped down onto her. She panicked and the lizard freaked out and continued to jump all over her, trying to find a safe place to land. The pictures she sent were hilarious but I’ve had to swear to not post them on the blog lol. The look of horror on her face is priceless.
I’m excited to see my sweet sister in Boise when she picks me up…whatever time it is that I finally get there.
Life is good, and I am grateful for modern transportation.
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