[scrappinchar]

Hi.
I'm sitting here at my house. I've got everything packed...except for this laptop and its cord.
I should be leaving out in less than an hour. Heading to the airport, that is.

But, I keep taking deep breaths with long, big exhales. And I've got tears that keep coming up.

I'm so excited about the convention.
But I'm also a nervous wreck (and growing more so) about the idea of being away from my family and something "happening" to me. Mainly when thinking about the airplane. So much so that I wrote letters to each one of them last night. I placed them where they could be found by my DH...my Mom knows the room I put them in.

Morbid sounding, huh?

I'm thinking, if I'm crying right now, I might be an embarrassing wreck sitting in the airplane during take off.

So...when y'all meet me this afternoon and my eyes are all red and puffy and my nose is red, etc. (lol) you'll know why.

I guess I could use a few prayers of peace.

Silly sounding, I'm sure.

[CindyG]

Char:

My prayers are with you. I a$ actually on the plane waiting for takeoff. I am so excited to be at the convention, too. I wish you a good flight and I am sure things will go well for you. My prayers are with you for a good flight. See you tomorrow.

[CindyG]

Char:

My prayers are with you. I a$ actually on the plane waiting for takeoff. I am so excited to be at the convention, too. I wish you a good flight and I am sure things will go well for you. My prayers are with you for a good flight. See you tomorrow.

[elibar]

Prayers for safe travel, Charlene. God be with you.

[dukebballfan]

Praying for safe travels and ease of mind for you, Charlene. You'll have a wonderful time!

[Crabcakes]

I always told my daughters and now granddaughters "Tranquila". That's Spanish for "Be calm". Well, it is not the same - it does not translate exactly... you have to feel the difference! So, take a deep breath, say a prayer, and expect the best! I was plenty nervous driving over the Rocky Mountains in an RV, but with a prayer, a deep breath, and a tight grip, I made it!

See you in SLC!

PS Your family will REALLY appreciate you upon your return!

[sweetaudrey]

I hope you can push the bad thoughts out of your head Char....and focus on the next few days that you have been waiting for all year!!! Safe travels my friend!

[scrappinchar]

Thanks gals.

My tears are dry (for now.)

I'm about to shut down the laptop and put it and the cord in my tote.
My DH is almost back from an errand...and bringing me a McDonald's sweet tea. lol

Thanks again.

[tennismama]

Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Looking forward to seeing you tonight!
Jane

[goodqueenbee]

You will be here soon... anxious to meet you!

Traveling is stressful for beginners... like digi-scrapping. But it grows on ya.

[mbc72]

Charlene, I am sure you will be fine, just focus on how much fun you will be having soon! Prayers for peace coming your way.

[Yvonne53]

Just saw this...all moms think like this before their first flight away from their families, you're not morbid, just a little anxious and nervous. You have lots of prayers holding you up and you will be find, just like they will. My advice, call them as soon as you land and hear their voices. They will be missing you, but you will be back. Mommies deserve a vacation once in a while and that is okay...all is right. The Lord gave you good insight to make the right choices and this was one of them. Its just nerves. Praying for you and wish I could be on the plane with you to help you through this. HUGS!

[Sara Arell]

Charlene -
Deep breaths, deep breaths - just think of all the fun awaiting you there! You are going to be just fine, girl! Deep Breaths!

[Ngaire]

You will probably been in SLC when you read this Char. So just letting you know that you are being thought of while you fly. Hope you had a great flight and you will probably be meeting all those people you have been cyber spacing for the last year. Have fun.

[Julie - scrapaholic]

Not silly Charlene, I have a fear of flying too. Prayers for safe travel, and I am sure a fun time.

[ChristinaP]

Thinking about you Charlene! Don't be embarrassed, flying can be scary. I know you are having fun on the ground with all the Scrap Girls!

[scrappinchar]

Thank you ladies!
I'm here! SLC!
I did call my family first thing.

Phew. lol

[mbc72]

Charlene, so glad to hear you made it, now go have fun!!

[elibar]

Glad you made it safe and sound! Have lots of fun!

[sweetaudrey]

scrappinchar, on 07 October 2009 - 07:20 PM, said:

Thank you ladies!
I'm here! SLC!
I did call my family first thing.

Phew. lol

Yayyyy!!

Now Relax and ENJOY your time Charlene!!!!!

[Yvonne53]

YEAH!!! You will have a wonderful time...a little secret...when I went to the Bahamas to do coral reef research in 1998, well I went through the same thing, but also had "missing my hubby horribly" as we had never been apart for that long; well, I called him everyday...my phone bill was outrageous, but he understood. And hearing the kids helped too, BUT I had the time of my life and will never forget that experience and you will never forget the bonding and "in life" friendships you will make this week. Enjoy your time and you will see how much your family really appreciates you when you get back...its worth it!

[Smiles]

Yup, she's here safe and sound.
She got semi-mobbed when she got to the lobby.
And she's even sweeter in person than she is on the boards.
And she's tall...we were surprised!