FIRST TIME
There is a first time for everything for everyone. No one can miss out on the experience and the stir of emotions when they/we have a first time "moment." I am experiencing that now.
It's my first Stamp in my passport... my brand new passport and it's first stamp will read "URUGUAY" Indeed, this is my first trip outside the country. Ever since I got on that plane in April 15, 1995 in San Salvador and arrived at DC... Never again I had a chance to set foot outside the country again. The opportunities had been there, but not strong enough to make me want to act upon.
And to think, I have a major fear of heights, yet here I go "I'm diving in" going more than 5000 miles on a plane. I guess the trick is to line up the Window blind against the Horizon! To be up there so high amongst the clouds, yeah, it's a fear alright. God will help me through! That I have faith in!
There is a first time for everything for everyone. No one can miss out on the experience and the stir of emotions when they/we have a first time "moment." I am experiencing that now.
It's my first Stamp in my passport... my brand new passport and it's first stamp will read "URUGUAY" Indeed, this is my first trip outside the country. Ever since I got on that plane in April 15, 1995 in San Salvador and arrived at DC... Never again I had a chance to set foot outside the country again. The opportunities had been there, but not strong enough to make me want to act upon.
And to think, I have a major fear of heights, yet here I go "I'm diving in" going more than 5000 miles on a plane. I guess the trick is to line up the Window blind against the Horizon! To be up there so high amongst the clouds, yeah, it's a fear alright. God will help me through! That I have faith in!
So here is yet another trick: I have told my wonderful husband that if ever while in flight, if the captain announces any troubles, that he should knock me hard behind the head and put me to sleep - not kill me, just put me to sleep so I don't feel a thing! hahaha! Ridiculous? I know, but whatever keeps me sane on a plane! Sure, I will cry, hold tight to my love, and hug as many pillows as the flight attendant can provide. Yes, I place a pillow in between my seat-belt and my stomach and tight it so hard that I can hardly move. And to think, I traveled several times out of SC to Indiana, Philadelphia all alone? How did I survive? Guess it is because I wasn't crossing the Equator, nor over the Amazon.
So yeah, for someone like me to go outside the country, it's a big deal! I love to experience different cultures and admire the different creations: beauty among all-of the natives of each country. So, after this trip, my hope and goal is EUROPE! Or maybe back down to South America! I want to see the world!
Slowly that will be our Goal! Daniel's and mine! To wonder the world and appreciate what God so carefully crafted into perfection for us!
Can you imagine?? Touching the many wonders of our world? Breathing in some cases the difference in Air pressure, feeling the different altitudes and tasting the fresh water (not sure many would do that for fear of parisites - depending on the country :-) It's a big planet, my planet and MY TRIP.
I will be bringing loads of pictures! No doubt! To show and to tell stories - "show and tell" love it. Just hold on tight and you'll get to see!
Love everyone who has kept us in your prayers! Thank you to all! And again, keep us in your minds regardless! We need your extra prayers! And let God work in us in whatever way He has it intended to.
THANKS! ! ! And I LOVE YOU Friends! - If I had not said that to you yet!
Written - Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 2:08pm
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