Do airports get anyone else down? They're not depressing, necessarily, but when you're anxious or excited to get somewhere, you just want to get there. The anticipation makes the waiting hard to bear.
Last night, there was a continuous stream of earthquakes in Quito. Because of this, many roads were closed and options for travel to the airport were limited. Luckily, we found a taxi driver who was either oblivious to the situation or an extremely kind spirit. He agreed to not only take us, but take us for the normal price. We did, however, have to arrive approximately six hours before our flight. Had I been traveling alone, this may have been the perfect opportunity for me to go crazy. Luckily, another volunteer had the same flight to Miami as me. For almost four hours straight, we played cards and listened to old music from the 90s/2000s. This made the time pass quickly.
Things are a little different when you're traveling alone. People watching is fun, but how many times can the person sitting across from you catch you staring at them before it gets awkward? Browsing Facebook can kill some time, but how many times can you refresh your news feed with no new updates before you realize the rest of the world is still asleep? Catching up on journal writing is a perfect idea! Until you run the ink out of your pen mid sentence. Maybe all that means this is the perfect time to just have some quiet time with God. There's always a way to put a positive spin on things.
For example, my daddy is coming to pick me up once I finally make it to Greensboro. On a weekend. In the summer. This is unheard of! Luckily my sister is pretty boss and is going to take care of the family business for him. Today promises to offer some delicious American food, family time, missed technology, and a chance to drive my car. It's the little things guys. The little things add up. Sometimes to big things. Sometimes just to a happy moment.
Even though it's not fun to wait in an airport, the moments add up. In the end, there's something waiting. An adventure to be a had. An old friend to see. A father to embrace. Let the moments add up to something.
Live and love ❤️
Katey
Isaiah 14:27
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