Happy Place at Last

        Home, and in a heart beat I have seen more people than I do in a year in France. 

       Exactly thirty six people (family) before I went to bed on Friday night.

       Grand Central Station is where my mother lives.

 

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I had a safe flight, but that is the only good word I can use to describe it. Though when it comes to flying, "safe" is the only word that matters. My flight was delayed due to weather in Marseille. It arrived late in Amsterdam and I was told that I could not make my connecting flight because my luggage would not be with me. At the passport control station, since my passport was brand new, the controller asked me, "Where do you live?" I have an American passport, but I reside in France. Since there wasn't a stamp in my passport, they asked to see my resident card. 

It was the beginning of the longest trip home.

 

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I had a six hour lay over, then flew to Minneapolis, the videos didn't work on the plane, they changed the airlines I was on, my suitcase was lost for three days. 13 extra hours to a twenty two hour door to door trip. It wasn't dramatic but it wasn't fun either. 

But the moment I touched ground, I was home and nothing else mattered. 

 

Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers for a safe trip. xx

Home and happy.

 



Comments

21 responses to “Happy Place at Last”

  1. MERRY CHRISTMAS Corey! Long time no write, but have had some health issues and it’s been a crazy year. Having just flown myself and having had a not too pleasant experience too, I can surely relate! So glad you can spend Christmas with your family. We had 16 inches of beautiful fluffy snow in the past 24 hours and it’s frigid cold but at least we will have a white Christmas! Stay well and have a blessed holiday season.

  2. Eeek! What a voyage, and a six-hour layover. Glad you are home safe and sound. Anyone remember international travel in the 1970s when they gave you a menu and wine list in coach? Lol…

  3. Holding up my hand. I still have a scrapbook with an Air France menu in it. I also remember steaming wash cloths to freshen up with. Those were the days my friend 🙂

  4. Corey, so glad you made it safely! Next time I’ll have to add no misery to the safety in my prayers.
    Your homecoming sounds glorious with lots of fun in store. I look forward to hearing more about the festivities.

  5. Happy Happy you are home safe! I dislike flying but I’m sure we all realize it’s the only way to get across this land.
    Relax, Eat, Drink and you may now be Merry!!!
    xo Rhonda

  6. I can remember in the 80’s working for a hotel chain in the Caribbean. I would arrive at BWI (Baltimore) where the valet staff would be waiting to park my very cool sports car, run past Air Jamaica were the staff would call the the boarding crew to alert them Debra was coming & not to close the boarding doors. Oh, such sweet memories of a simple & uncomplicated time. Oh, and did I mention the sweet bumps up to first class . . .

  7. So glad to read your post & know you made it safely home. I know you will have an incredible time each and every minute!

  8. Oh! I’m so sorry DC… I know how hard long trips can be. Just ask your family to drive you around, you’ll sleep!

  9. So glad you made it safely.

  10. My husband and I went to Aruba in November and we might as well gone to Europe. Our journey took first to JFK with a 3 hour layover at 6AM and then another 4 hour flight to Aruba. We arrived the next day, we left home the evening prior. Coming home also tough. Aruba to Atlanta with another 2.5 hour layover and then a 4 hour flight to LAX.
    Glad to hear you arrived safely. Wishing you a splendid time with your friends and family!

  11. Corey,
    Your festivities have already begun. Glad you’re home safely and arms extended to all who love you and whom you love. Merriest of Christmases to you all. Air travel can be a challenge, but thankfully, a home and someone you love is at the end of the journey.
    Holiday Blessings.

  12. Patti Lloyd

    Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays!

  13. I read this last night, too tired to comment, but went to bed happy knowing you had arrived home safely. What a journey, though, you poor darling! Thinking of you in the warm embrace of your family, M. xxx

  14. Merry Christmas sweet friend and enjoy every golden moment in Willows with your family in America…………..Much love and many blessings
    Love Jeanne

  15. What an ordeal! Have a wonderful Christmas and visit with family, and just remember to breathe when it all overwhelms you.

  16. Country French Judi

    Ahh consider it like giving birth… the trip is over and enjoy your loved ones!!!Merry Chritmas and God’s blessings to you and your family Corey. Cherish the time you have now and make beautiful memories.

  17. So happy to hear you made it. Traveling with mishaps is never fun, that is for sure. Rest and recover, then savor each and every loved one, hold them close as I know you will do.

  18. Karen Carson

    Traveling is not for the faint of heart…or body. Weather and mechanical delays often cannot be avoided and yes, SAFE is the most important thing. Happy holidays with your family.

  19. Welcome home to sunny Northern California!

  20. oh sweetheart , i am glad you are there safely! (have such a wonderful time that you will forget that flight)
    enjoy your Mom’s food, your precious family, the friends, the weather, the Willows, California you miss.
    i know you will enjoy every second! you will have such great memories to warm your heart! Christmas Blessings, xxoo jody/fl

  21. Yup, that is how flying is today, unfortunately, amazing, the scans, now they do body scans, (say they don’t harm us, humm) and finger printing scans in some places, it is such a hassle sometimes to fly out here anymore, but you “Touched” ground and YES, that changes everything to be Home Again! Wonderful to hear you are in Willow! Have a great coming home party ~ XO Merry Christmas to Sunny great weather of Ca.

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