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June 2009 
Write or go crazy? prayers needed
Posted on Dec 22nd, 2008
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ayla
ayla
I haven't had a full nights sleep for two nights or is it three? I'm losing track. Son traveling home from Alaska to Florida and stuck in airports since....Friday night? He finally made it to Seattle yesterday, was up all night with the agents saying "This flight WILL leave" - canceled @ 5:30 a.m. -no rental cars, no hotels etc. He's beat, he's despondent, and so am I. I decided I was going to go get him. Then I looked out of my window and saw that the snow here is up over my deck! And it's still snowing. Still. Going to go save my baby. Trying to figure out the roads, some sites say there are roads that are closed because of heavy snow, avalanche danger etc. and others say it's just bad driving so I can't figure out if I should try it or not. I'm pulling my hair out.
I asked my Mom yesterday "when do you stop worrying" and she said "never, it just gets worse because they get married, have kids, and then there are more people to worry about." Ackkkkkkkkkkkk!
I know that I'm not being very enlightened. I'm trying to control something that is beyond my control (and so is he! I can't get him to relax and go with it!) . . . wonder where he got that tendency from?
Brad is supposed to come home tomorrow. Maybe they'll meet up and be stuck in Seattle airport together - ha ha. Oh, that's not funny, is it?
On the upside, I sure am enjoying this baby (my Jimmy) being here. There really are perks to being the Grandma. I can hand him to his Mom or Dad when he is fussy or poopy. Not that he gets fussy very often - what a good baby! He's so cute. I'm so smitten (still!)(and always and forevermore).
If you're reading this and get a minute - would you mind saying a little prayer for my stuck-in-Seattle-son, Derek, that he can chill, be safe, and maybe even get home to Florida or here to me before Christmas. Just somewhere that isn't an airport?
Loving Each of You even though I feel very Bah-Hum-Buggish
I asked my Mom yesterday "when do you stop worrying" and she said "never, it just gets worse because they get married, have kids, and then there are more people to worry about." Ackkkkkkkkkkkk!
I know that I'm not being very enlightened. I'm trying to control something that is beyond my control (and so is he! I can't get him to relax and go with it!) . . . wonder where he got that tendency from?
Brad is supposed to come home tomorrow. Maybe they'll meet up and be stuck in Seattle airport together - ha ha. Oh, that's not funny, is it?
On the upside, I sure am enjoying this baby (my Jimmy) being here. There really are perks to being the Grandma. I can hand him to his Mom or Dad when he is fussy or poopy. Not that he gets fussy very often - what a good baby! He's so cute. I'm so smitten (still!)(and always and forevermore).
If you're reading this and get a minute - would you mind saying a little prayer for my stuck-in-Seattle-son, Derek, that he can chill, be safe, and maybe even get home to Florida or here to me before Christmas. Just somewhere that isn't an airport?
Loving Each of You even though I feel very Bah-Hum-Buggish
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Batting back the tears as I am still lucky enough that my daughters are little, and my share of worrying and sleepless nights is still at least a few years away. Ayla, I’m sending all of my best - my prayers and my thoughts… for you and for Derek… also for Brad as he travels tomorrow. Things work like this for a reason. You may never know why, but I’m sure there is a why somewhere. I hope that Derek finds a way to let go - andI know that is not easy - especially when you are stuck in an airport for days on end. Oh, I hope that all of this has a happy ending soon.
Love and extra hugs!-Susan
Oh Susan, aren’t you a darling! Well, I found him a room @ the Marriott & have just talked to him and sent him on his way. He may not get into it until 3 but at least he can get out of the airport, they will hold his luggage at the front desk & he can go get a bite to eat or something. He’s confirmed on a flight out tomorrow morning (which hasn’t meant anything so far but fingers crossed!).
Oh Ayla, I’m glad you were able to find him a room. What a relief with that. I have had lots of sleeplessness and worry over the years, myself, so can put myself in your loving shoes. It may not be enlightened, but it’s sure something we moms experience lots, especially as they get older….
Ayla, I’m glad that worked out with the hotel. He’ll feel better about things once he’s had some sleep, I expect. Still offering a prayer that he’ll make it home soon, Brad too, that you’ll have your whole family together on the big day. Love and hugs, R
I’m adding my warm thoughts to the list….
Thanks for the warm thoughts. I’m feeling better knowing Derek is in a nice room, comfortable etc. Nope to everyone coming here. Derek can’t get here and Brad can’t come home either because his alternate can’t get up there. Oh well. As long as everyone is safe, it will all be good. Derek is supposed to fly out today and make it to Tampa (he lives in Bradenton) @ 10 pm tonight. That’s our goal now! I appreciate the caring thoughts so much. Love you each and every one.