….is that they wait until a flight of a hundred people are comfortably settled and ready for departure before discovering that a flight instrument is broken…..
*Can we please just rev her up for 5 minutes before boarding and inevitably deplaning and inconveniencing tons of weary (and anxious) travelers?
…..the “recline” button is such a tease…..ready? push…..ahhh, yes, 2 inches, I feel so much more relaxed and reclined for that matter!
…..recycled “human-scented” air coming out of vents that either blast or trickle….
….lifting heavy carry-ons over my head into “convenient” overhead compartments which are unaccessible after departure (Ok, so maybe that’s a problem with my packing, but I’ll blame the plane for now!)
...magazine pockets in front of you that don't hold bottled water well!
...no leg room, unless you're in an exit row, in which you MUST know and be willing to assist in the event of a crash or emergency - we all say we will in order to get the "roomy" seat!
..."U-shaped" neck pillows to increase our ability to sleep sitting up in the most uncomfortable position!
...meals on the international flight that are described as "chicken parts with a glob of brown goo on it"....mmmm, yummy, pass the salt and pepper please!
....lines to get on, lines to get off, lines to be searched, delays, lost luggage, minimal compensation...need I go on!
Thank God that He is never late! His timing is perfect, there is plenty of "room" to stretch our legs and rest in Him, His aroma is sweet, His burden is light, there are no lines, and we can taste and see that He is good.....
p.s. I have to say that I really did love the individual movie screens on my first international flight.....they were so cute and useful! Well done KLM Airbus!
Cheers!
3 comments:
Kristen, you are a natural-born writer. With entries such as this one, you should write a book! It reminds me of an Erma Bombeck story! I laughed right outloud as I read it and it rang so true!
You should journal also. The book that I read to begin journaling is The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I discovered a part of myself that I had forgotten through journaling. Of course it is all God's work, but there are many venues (I think music is one of yours) that can be used to access that most sacred inner part of ourselves where God dwells.
You are such a bright and shining star traveling through this world. I rejoice that you have this opportunity to see a bigger picture of God's world, plan, people.
Be well and I will see you soon for my graduation. Jeff and Colleen are coming. Yaaay!! Love you,
Mom
how true about the seat reclining!!! try being the only person on a flight to england (hmmm... 8 hours, i think) who has a broken headphone jack for the personal movie! ugh. i miss talking to you. can't wait to hear more when you get home. i'm so excited that God is using you for His glory on an adventure such as this... i was so excited to read your e-mail too... meeting brothers and sisters in Christ all around the world is absolutely incredible. He tells us that He will call people from every tribe, tongue and nation! Our God is mighty to save.
in His service and for His glory,
Laura
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
OK...I'm posting a comment so you'll know I read your blog...
I can't wait to hear about your trip. Thanks for the pictures. Call when you wake up and get back in the swing of things.
CDH
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