The last twenty four hours have been sheer madness for us, with last minute preparations to get us packed and ready to spend the next two weeks in UT and ID. It all started last night.
We had a really early flight this morning and so we rented a car so that we wouldn't have to pay for long-term airport parking. Eric was busy all that day but then finally took off and arrived at the car rental place 5 minutes after it closed. Oops. But the guy was still closing up and let Eric in to pick up his vehicle. So nice.
Fast forward to this morning after we had dropped off the rental car and finally was able to get a shuttle to the airport. We had so many bags and stuff and one very unhappy almost-two-year-old. It was more than could be moved by two people at one time. A young man behind us put down his stuff and moved ours over to be put into the bus. Saving us a lot of time and a big headache. So nice.
Then we get to the airport to see enormous lines to check bags! Longest I've ever seen. Of course we hadn't planned for this and so we got to the front of the line 15 mins before the plane was supposed to depart. Great. The guy behind the check-in counter said that there was really no chance to catching our plane, but just in case, he let us leave all our luggage while he tagged and it weighed it so that we could get on our way. So nice.
We move to the security check line. It was not that long, but very slow. We get to the front of the line after our plane was supposed to have left. But we still head to our gate, just to find out what the damage would be. Miraculously, the plane was running late and we were able to make our flight! We were one of the last to get on, so we had to split up for seats, but then the girl next to me gave up her window seat so that Eric and Lil could come sit by me. So nice.
But the best part of all is that we had a safe and non-stop flight (if we had missed ours, the next flight would have had two stops!) and when we got here, all our luggage made it with us. So nice. If you know me, then you know I hate flying, add on all the extra stress and pregnancy and lack of sleep, and you've got one grumpy lady. Today could have gone very badly. But instead I am relaxing in UT while Lillie takes a long nap. So happy and so grateful.
5 comments:
Glad to see that you made it safe and sound. We are excited to see you guys at the cabin!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Wow,that is really nice. Not that you had issues, but it looks like Heavenly Father helped where he could. Have a great Christmas. We will be up at the Cabin on Sunday I think unless Mary has changed things on us..
Good trip. Let me know if you will be in the Provo area and want to try out the restaurant! I'll take you in there with my special discounts.
oh i can just picture it now! carrie... i'm glad you didn't have a panic attack! so glad everything worked out for you guys! can't wait to see you guys! miss ya!
It's hard to believe Carrie is speaking such positive words. I am so glad that you recieved such GREAT LUCK and GREAT HELP since (with Eric's help)you seem to have been having a bad luck streak. You guys deserve it. Hope you had a Merry Christmas, minus the ER visit.
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