As I look out my window I am greeted warmly by the setting sun. It is losing its grip on our side of this rock we live on. There is a haze everywhere and although I can see through it, it casts an eerie shade and shadows on everything that lies so far below.
I am at 27,000 feet on the last leg of our trip. The sun is racing for the horizon at what seems like an unusually fast pace!
The plane is almost silent, just the hum of the engines and the rhythmic click of the stewardess’s cart as she does her best to provide us a quick drink and a snack.
The silence is unusually strange for a plane with this many people. I have flown hundreds of flights. My frequent flyer miles are pushing 200,000 miles. Normally only the Red eye flights maintain this level of silence.
It may be the looming Virus that has everyone on edge. Maybe they are simply solemn thinking about what lies ahead with a virus none of us are familiar with. What will it bring? Who will it choose to visit? Loved ones? Co-workers? How serious will it be and what will it do to our lives? All things I should be worried about!
Although I should be worried I'm not, my heart is full, and I have a smile on my face that won't fade!
Katherine Alice
My bride of 36 years is by my side and we are returning from a 5-day trip to visit our granddaughter. (oh ya and her parents)
It was a precious time with nothing to do but spend time holding her, getting to know her and letting her get to know me.
You see I have only been with her twice since she was born. Once in July of last year, when she entered this world and again in October for a quick 2-day trip. Although it was wonderful to visit the exchange was purely one way.
This visit was what I have been waiting for! This visit began the relationship I will maintain and cherish for the rest of my days.
This visit I met a smart, beautiful, expressive, stubborn little girl.
A young lady who knows what she wants, when she wants it and doesn’t like no for an answer!
Of course, I think she is smarter than most, prettier than all and more precious than life itself!
I am so glad I was able to introduce myself to her this weekend. I think we are going to get along just fine!
Grampa Loves you young lady!!
