I woke up this morning to a snow storm. Seriously? Really? Today of all days? We left for the airport at the crack of dawn and drove along snow-covered roads to the airport.
I am a dork and took a picture of my plane in the snow. Thankfully, it was on time. We boarded the plane and went through the de-icing process.
Just as we were ready to leave, I heard the words that are only spoken on movies or on someone elses’ flight, “Is there a doctor on board?” People rushed to the back of the plane with tanks and tubes and the rest of us waited. The plane had to go back to the gate to let the paramedics on board to assist the person in distress. The process took so long that the plane had to go through the de-icing process again. (The gentleman was ok.) Our plane was really late and I started to worry about my connecting flight.
We landed at 10:45 and my next flight departed at 10:47. Needless to say, I ran through the airport. Yeah. I was one of those people. It was dramatic. I made it just before they closed the door. “Do you think my bag will make it?”, I asked an airline employee. She looked at me blankly, ” I doubt it.” Visions of being at Blissdom and having to buy clothes and underwear and toiletries and how would I straighten my afro and how would I see without my glasses all came flooding to my mind.
When the uneventful flight landed, I made my way to the baggage claim, certain I would be waiting for several hours to get my suitcase. Then, a miracle. A ratty, red suitcase with a yellow ribbon comes into view. Yes!!
The rest of the day was a whirl. Registration…
…freebies…
…my caffeine of choice, some Motrin…
…ooo, and the best part…I was hanging out with some girls I have known for over a year through their blog. I squealed and laughed and chatted and fawned and shared and learned. It was hard to get back to my room. I will share more as my trip unfolds.
For now…it’s after midnight and it’s time for bed.
44 Responses
So happy you made it there safe and your bag arrived with you! Glad to know you are having a great time! Can't wait to hear more about your trip!!
HAVE A BLAST FOR ALL OF US!!
we FOLLOWERS live through you when it comes to these event!!
relax..
enjoy yourself!!
warmest hugs!!
Loui♥
Wow! That is amazing that your bag made it! I would have been sooo stressed! Happy to hear that you arrived safely despite all of the problems you had this morning!! Have a great time @ Blissdom!
Soooo glad to hear your bag made it… that coulda been a nightmare!
Have fun!!
Hi Marian,
Have fun!! I am scared to death of flying…. which prevents me from going a lot of places…. It sounds like you are going to have a blast. I can't wait to hear all about it!!
Take Care,
Maria
p.s. Thank you for your incredibly sweet comment you left me the other day! You made my day!
So glad you and your luggage made it safe and sound. Have a great time, Marian!
Have a Blessed time at Blissdom. Look forward to your sharing the event with us all.!
And, thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.
Pamela
Happy to hear you made it safely, and managed to get some cardio in too! Can't waith to hear more about your trip!
Praise the Lord, Marian! Have a blessed time. If you bump into Shannan, aka Flower Patch Farmgirl, please give each other a big hug from me!
: )
Julie M.
Praise God!! Your luggage made it and so did you!! He is good for sure!
I am sure you will have a blast!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Ah yes about that snow, we got it last night. 11" and counting.
Glad you arrived and are having fun. Who knew blogging would become this huge? Have a blast, keep those of us in the frozen tundra posted.
Yayyyyy you made it
and so did your suitcase!!
I am so excited for you
and cannot wait to
hear more about your fun ~
xoxo
Lori
Oh I'm SO jealous! I'm determined to go to Blissdom next year. So glad your bag got there!!
The beginning of our trip doesn't sound very "blissful". (yuck yuck)
Hope you have a wonderful time! I'm not up on what Blissdom is so I"m going to have to go look it up now!
Oh goodness….when I saw that snowy plane photo show up on my sidebar I thought OH NO!!!! DON'T RUIN BLISSDOM!!! So happy you made it there safe and sound. Have fun for all of us! 🙂
What a cool trip! You are so inspiring! Love, Me
http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com
Any time you arrive safely, it's a good trip. The suitcase also arriving is icing on the cake! Have a wonderful time!
Have fun Marian and keep us posted!
So glad you made it safely and I can' wait to hear all about it.
So glad you mad it there safely. Have a wonderful time.
Thanks for letting us live Blissdom
through you, maybe I'll get there one day! Have fun and keep us posted!
Carol in GA
Well, I came here because I saw on the weather channel that Lucketts, Va got 12.5 inches of snow and wanted to see if you had anything on your blog. Guess you missed it. Have a blast at Blissdom though!!
Have a great time! Think of all of us stuck back at home. Can't wait to hear more.
I use to travel quite a bit and do not miss the days of whizzing through an airport and reaching the gate beat red & short of breath in fear of missing a flight! Happy everything worked out. Aren't goodies awaiting such a nice little surprise? Sounds like you are having a blast. Enjoy! Will be saving for next year.
Hugs,
Jami
I've been waiting for an update and here it is! YES!! You can bet we're waiting for loads of pictures to be starstruck by. 🙂
Donna
Glad you made it. This is the 3rd snow/travel story in a week, that went about the same. All ended well. Relax now and enjoy! judy
lol why does God think its entertaining to make us wonder if He'll come through. lol
Have fun!
Soak up every minute!
Wow, so glad your luggage made it, that can be the biggest downer when you are traveling and it doesn't come along with you! Glad the person on the plane was O.K…..Have a wonderful time, can't wait to see more details!
You are the coolest, Miss Mustard Seed, 🙂 and I have loved hanging with you. I also couldn't resist calling Miss Mustard Seed. 🙂 -shaunna
I had a chilly Diet Dr. Pepper with breakfast this morning–yum. Have a great time!
Such a great little stroke of luck (blessings) with the luggage!
And LONG LIVE Diet Dr Pepper!!!
Happy you made it safe and sound….it always scares me with ice on the plane….looks soooo cold!!!
Happy Happy rest of the week to you,
Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)
I'm in the Charlotte airport as we speak…my flight is delayed. I can't tell you how much I loved spending time with you and now I love you even more. Have a wonderful time..take lots of notes and pictures~GO HOKIES!
xo
Melissa
So glad your bag made it! Very cool post! Can't wait to hear about Blissdom! Maybe someday I will get to go. Enjoy yourself and get home safe!
Debbie
Glad you made it. "Seven" more followers to go to trigger the great Copy Me Competition!!! Can't you get some bloggers there to sign up right away? Thanks for keeping up with us. A lot of bloggers have guests this week, so thanks. Ann
How fun you are there….. and what a trek you went through.
Thank you for sharing your exciting day with us. I know you will so warmly received, and have a very special time indeed!
oh marian i am sooo glad you are safe and having such a good time ;). you are so dedicated and deserve this. i tried the mini quiches but had to alter only had egg role wrappers so put in popover pan. very elegant and so pretty my husband had me take a pic 😉 too funny. we are fans if this receipe. bless you have a great time 😉
Seriously, are you in Nashville for Blissdom? That's where Mel's Cabin is!!!! Welcome to our fair city…I'm not far from where ever you all are meeting…wish I knew exactly where this was…I run on down there and check it out…
why have i not heard of this before? i'm definitely going to check it out for next year!! have so much fun! xo leanne
I'm so glad you made it there safely. Girl, you got outta' town just in time! Check out my blog for a view of what we've got now!!
Back in the day, before kids, I worked for TWA at Dulles airport. Ooohhhh how I dreaded those wintry delays!! What a mess.
God Bless and have fun!
~Kathleen
Marian, wow it all worked out and now you have a great story to tell!!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Yay, glad your luggage made it. Can't wait to hear about the trip!
Have a wonderful time
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