Expectation produces disappointment, but expectancy opens up a world of possibilities. This was part of Thomas’s message from Saturday night. So on this trip I will try not to expect certain things, but keep my heart open to all the possibilities that God has for me. What an adventure! When I have left the choice up to God, He has never disappointed me. He chooses better for me than I chose for myself. This has been proven to me time and time again. Ok, this paragraph has more to do with life that this trip, and yet is not life a journey. This was what I was thinking about.
I am now typing this out on the airplane. We arrived in Atlanta at 5:00. We are thinking “Great! plenty of time to spare!” Then the rain came...and came...and came. And it brought its friends thunder and lightning. Our flight to Tel Aviv was to leave at 10:30 pm, it was after midnight before we left. So we are about 45 minutes late. But even with all that the plane that looked full online was somewhat empty. Yeah! 3 seats for Thomas and I! Slept some. Listened to some “Prairie Home Companion” and Norah Jones. Getting ready to eat a snack. Looks like something with spinach in it, one of my favorite veggies! See God goes beyond our expectations ( I was expecting a cold lox and bagels, which I like) and opens up a better choice. You know He did this just for me!
Heidi will appreciate all the children that were waiting to get on board. They were running and playing in the airport. Thomas and I were hoping they would run all that energy out! We have only heard one little one crying. Pressurized cabins have to hurt their little ears. One family had 5 boys (12 and under) and a little girl (about 2 yrs). I think she could hold her own with them. They were eating all sorts of junk food. I saw one of the boys carrying an empty box that had once housed at least a dozen donuts. I couldn’t get to my camera quick enough for that, but I did get some pics of them. Mom was definitely in charge while Dad was playing Suduko. Everyone was happy and if a little rambunctious. The boys ended up finding an outlet to watch a new video. I caught them on film and they willing gave me some smiles.
Closing this blog now. We will land in “The Land of the Book” in a little over an hour. Ahhh feels like home, just as it did when I first landed here 34 years ago. I cried then and I feel the tears even now blurring my eyes as I type.
Well, shalom and layla tov (good night)
the beloved pilgrim
*sigh* it is perfectly appropriate to wax eloquent about life on a pilgrimage!!! I think that's what they are for. And I want to be full of expectancy too! I love the boys! Makes me wonder what Erez was like when he was little. I am soooooooo glad you got your three seats after all. I pictured the person seated between you not budging... that would not have been fun. Can't wait to hear more!
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