Twenty-four hours before I left home, I felt like chickening out of visiting my friend. I didn't think Meghan was worth being brave about. I wanted to stay in my own little world, in relative safety and familiarity... forget about adventuring in the Great Unknown. Deep down, I knew I would have to "suck it up" but I didn't want to.
Wednesday morning dawned after a rough night of sleep, a night spent with a lot of crying and, of course, a vivid imagination. I got up and did everything I needed to do and we departed for the airport. I made Mom promise not to cry until after I left and couldn't see her anymore. I am so happy to say that she did that!
Starting from the beginning, God was right there as I departed and "tested my wings." I had had this dream of meeting one of our local network personalities. And golly, that happened. He was right in front of me as I went through securtity (acting much more sure of myself than I really was) and we talked a bit as we waited for our flight. That helped me get my mind on other subjects and not on that airplane.
But I could only talk with him for so long. I had to get on my flight and with a deep breath, I did. I closed my eyes and prayed and prayed and prayed. I got through takeoff and landing; I even got to Chicago even a bit earlier than anticipated. God knew that I didn't want my flight to be on the opposite side of the airport....and it wasn't. I even made the decision to walk a ways by myself to find something eat (which, incidently, I have learned that I don't really need to eat after I fly. My tummy doesn't feel good =)
What was more amazing to me was the flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh. I don't know why that flight so much, since both of them were fine and with very little turbulence. But during that flight, I really felt you all praying for me. I totally felt like my plane really was hemmed in all sides that, that I was surrounded by the Lord and his angels. I know that might sound weird, but it is SO true.
God knows infintely more than I do. He knew that I would be alright and that ALL would be alright. Once again, I was left in awe of the power of prayer....and the extra grace He bestows when I doubt it all over again.
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I have yet to fly alone...but I know that I'd be pretty frightened if I did so! But through Christ I can do ALL things! :)
You were so near!! Chicago is only 2 1/2 hours away from us!!
I do hope you're having a lovely visit with your friend! God bless!
Love, Jessica
Another evidence of God's working in this situation is the fact that both you and my dear friend Julia started your trips on the 15th and will return on the 29th. How ironic is it that of all the days in the year, the two of you, who both HATE and FEAR flying, would be in the air the same days. That way, you would both be praying for each other as you flew. Only God could have arranged that "coincidence."
Also amazing is that fact that God was with you on your flight...and he was with Julia too...and he was with me here at home. Only our amazing Lord could be everywhere at one time.
I miss you.
Love,
Mom
It's beautiful how God allowed you to go on this trip so you could get to know your sweet friend better! Are you back home yet?
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