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Let’s See…

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I haven’t written in a while and I’m not sure where this blog will go. Let’s see.

Recently, I visited my daughter in Las Vegas and we had a lovely time. Las Vegas, my least favorite place, actually looked very nice compared to the area where I am living in Europe. The roads in Vegas are well spread apart, her area – no graffiti and no trash in the streets. The area overall was very nice and I had a new appreciation for that part of Vegas.

Summerlin Mall in Las Vegas

My original plan for going to Vegas was to attend the wedding of a very dear friend. We attended the wedding. It was a very beautiful ceremony with a lovely reception. I met several folks that had traveled to the wedding as well as great friends from CO. I love weddings and I’m happy we were able to attend.

Of course seeing my daughter was the highlight of our trip. We spent much needed quality time laughing, shopping, dining and more. To say that I miss her is an understatement, but I enjoyed our time together.

Prior to our trip to Vegas, I had an awful allergic reaction to an allergy shot I was given. I had swelling in my face, neck and hives/rash on my face, arms, legs, back, and more. It was a terrible experience and I was afraid I would have to attend the wedding looking crazy! But, thanks to ABBA, most of the rash was gone and the rest was hidden under my clothing. 

So, now I am back in Europe and already thinking about another trip back to the US. Needless to say, I miss my family so very much and wish we were all together in one general area. We speak often on the phone, but it isn’t the same as being together for various events like Father’s Day, 4th of July and more.

wing of flying airplane
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I was thinking about my family this morning and remembering some of our fun times together. I thought about my son Aaron and some of the times when we barbecued together or just sat by the fireplace and chatted. I thought about his trips to visit me in Colorado and our last camping trip together at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia. My son loved doing family stuff together and could make fun out of simple things like having a meal together or just sitting and chatting.  I really miss him every day more than any words can suggest.

Until the next blog, stay well, safe and connected to the Father through Yeshua. Remember who you belong to and WHO holds all things together. Relinquish self-reliance and any other idols distracting you from loving our Savior and submit to Him daily. If you love Messiah, know that your allegiance is not on planet earth but with Him now and forever. According to Philippians 3:20 – remember: But we are citizens of heaven, and it is from there that we expect a Deliverer, the L-RD Yeshua the Messiah.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. May our ABBA bless you and keep you all the moments of your life and May He give you Shalom!

Blessings…

Dr. Dee

2017 Spring Break

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Arrived at the Atlanta airport on Thursday, March 30th with every intention on catching a flight to Denver, CO on a buddy pass. I arrived at the airport at 4:15 PM and left the ATL airport at 10:30 PM and returned to my home. All flights were full and I was left behind. Yes, I was a little disappointed, but not discouraged.

Saturday, April 1st arrived at Atlanta airport at 6:00 AM with every intention and desire to catch a flight to Denver, CO on a buddy pass. All flights were full up to 2:00 PM, but I was still hopeful and met someone. We spent the next four hours chatting. It was a very nice meeting and certainly a G-d thing!

At 6:05 PM the flight leaving for Denver, CO as well as the remaining flights until 9:45 PM were full, and again, I was left behind. Yes, a little disappointed, but not discouraged. I called Uber and had a very nice driver. I sat in the front, and we chatted and exchanged cell numbers. It was very pleasant. Secretly, I was a little nervous, because it was my first Uber ride. But, G-d, as always has a way of showing me who is truly in control.

All flights were booked, and only my luggage had a spring break in Denver. So, even though I had every intention and desire to fly out on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, I decided to have my bags flown back to Atlanta on Monday.

On Monday, April 3rd, my mom and I drove to the airport to pick up my bags. Again, on Monday the 3rd I was looking forward to flying to Denver, and a great friend of mine was going to drive me to the airport at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, April 4th.

Monday evening, I received a text that all flights were booked, and there was little chance I would get to Denver on a buddy pass  for the rest of the week. So, I decided to look for a ticket, for the remaining time I would have in Denver.  However, for the amount of the fare, it just did not seem practical for just three days. So, with a positive attitude, I realized that this Spring Break of 2017, Denver would not be graced with my presence. Yet, all was/is not lost.

Many positives came out of this experience as well as some lessons.

Lesson One – forget a buddy pass especially during a high-flying season.  Buy a ticket!

Lesson Two – focus on the positives and look for all the blessings in the midst of what could be very frustrating. (Yet again, a little sad, but never irate or discouraged.) I was determined to be led by G-d, and to focus on where He was leading. I can’t claim to be led by G-d, and then scream at Him when things look opposite of what I desire. Easy? What do you think? I digress…some encouraging things I realized.

Positives:

  1. Ride to the airport – Thursday afternoon (friend from work)
  2. Picked up from the airport at 10:30 PM during a horrible thunder storm (son)
  3. Taken back to the airport the next day at 5:15 AM (son) – I live about 45 minutes away from the airport without traffic and bad weather.
  4. Picked up from the airport at 10:30 PM (Very nice Uber driver)
  5. Met someone at the airport and spent 4 hours together, exchanged information, promised to stay in-touch.
  6. Helped by someone else who lives in Denver when I got confused about travel gate
  7. Chatted with a very nice person as we waited for the next flight
  8. Saw a co-worker in the women’s restroom on her way to Florida
  9. Full refund on my buddy pass
  10. All luggage returned from Denver with excellent customer service
  11. Nice outing with my mom when we went to pick up my luggage and glorious weather
  12. Safety
  13. Family/friends checking on me to make sure I was fine

My point, I am going to Colorado, but apparently, this spring break was not the appointed time. So, for the rest of my stay-vacation, fun and rest was on the menu.

And, fun and rest it was!

 

#DocsMusings!

Dr. Dee