Sunday, Oct 2 2011
Hello! I have internet!!
I think that sending this mass email will be much more time efficient for me and it will hopefully get everyone all caught up. In my "happy place" I imagined myself writing my thoughts at the end of everyday but today is actually the first time I have been able to sit and think!
Yesterday was interesting, to say the least. I left Pasco at 5:20 am and flew to Salt Lake. I only had about 35 minutes and to walk a mile. I had time to potty and jump on the next plane which took me to Atlanta, GA after a 3 1/2 hour flight. Once in Atlanta, I again had to walk about a mile and grabbed a sandwich and my plane was boarding. I had the pleasure of sitting next to the snoottiest drunk woman. She did not speak to me the entire flight and all I could do was breath in her fumes. She had an additional vodka and tonic. She was very impatient about getting off the plane - kept stomping her feet like a three year old. That flight was about 1 hour. As I stood next to "the queen", who was stomping her foot again, everyone's luggage came out except mine! But it worked out - I had to wait for the next flight and there they were. So I headed up to the parking garage to get my rental car.
Long story - but I tried to put my luggage on the escalator first (so stupid) and they knocked me backwards when I tried to step on. I landed on my back and somehow to a chunk out of my elbow area. I really thought it was over. A really nice young man came running and helped get to my feet just before we hit the top. My luggage was stuck but we were able to move them. He found my shoes and helped me get things stood up. I think I even did a somersault - wish I had a video. I limped to the car - which was of course at the very end of a long parking lot. With blood dripping down my arm and tears clouding my vision, I found the last bit of strength to get my bags into the car. I was almost hyperventilating when I called Rebecca and she calmed me down. After sitting in the car, searching for a tissue, I pulled myself together and headed to the hotel which was about 2 minutes away. I managed to limp in and get my room key. You'll be proud of me - I only took up one bag at a time.
Once in my room, I looked for cuts and bruises. I have a long black and blue bruise just to the left of my tailbone. I put a little hole in my left shin and scratches on my leg. I sprained my little finger on my left hand and cut it just a little. I have little bruises on both hips - don't know how that happened. I'm sore and stiff, but prednisone is helping! I found my way to Walgreens and bought medical supplies. I stopped and got a small fish sandwich and went back to the hotel. I dressed my wounds after a hot bath and ate half of a soggy sandwich and 2 pieces of chocolate. I took a lortabe, 1/2 ambien and 2 tylenol. I slept ok but not great. Got up, took a shower, dressed and headed down to get my free breakfast. How do you know you're in Richmond? You are the only white chick in the room! Lots of really nice blacks and Pakistan people. Very interesting.
Now, I'm going to sit and relax for a bit and slowly load up my little Chevy and head to my brother's house. I'm going to stop along the way and take pictures. I should be in Nathalie by late afternoon or early evening. I'm starting to get my confidence back and getting excited again about my trip. Last night I just wanted to be back home in my bed. I love you all - try not to worry too much about me, but do pray for me! I'll check in often. Thanks for all your love and support and I'll talk to you soon.
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