Weekend Away

I was able to escape from the norm for a few days. I spent the weekend in Utah. This was only my 3rd flight ever and I have never flown alone. I was so scared and nervous I thought I was going to throw up. I am so bad at directions and always just follow the feet in front of me. But good thing I wore my big girl panties and figured how to follow signs. It was way easier than I expected. The flight home was interesting though. I was nervous waiting to see who was going to sit next to me. Do I ignore this person or try to have a conversation? A man walks up and sits and gives a little hello smile. Then he leans next to me and starts whispering, "So have you heard the story where the man and wife were in a plane crash?" I was so freaked! I said no I don't want to hear this story right now! Are you kidding me? I was already so nervous for the take off. He could see he creeped me out and leaned back and took a deep breath then whispered again, ok so are you lds? I said yes. He said he was too. So then he says, really have you heard the story of the husband and wife who were in the small plane crash and were burned? Then it clicked. Oh you mean Nie Nie? The amazing Nielson family story? the mormon ad couple? I said Oh yes! Then he says, he is sitting right behind us. What? Yes he said he really is right behind us. Hence the creepy whispering. It was him. It was like being near a celebrity. People were starring. Everyone knew who he was. I felt so bad. I just wanted to give him a hug and say nothing. I'm sure he's heard it all. But I wanted to let him know what an inspiration he and his family are. I never got the guts to, but it was comforting to my heart somehow to have him there. He and his family has endured so much that I can't possibly comprehend. It made me grateful for my trials, which are not in anyway easy. It was gorgeous there. They actually have seasons and beautiful scenery. It was almost perfect weather, a little colder than my arizona skin likes. Thank you kiddos for your hugs and love. We had so much fun crafting and playing. It was amazing being able to spend time with my BFF. We ate lots of yumminess and laughed til we cried and shopped for some cuteness and talked til sunrise. Thank you Traci for the perfect relaxing and therapeutic weekend! I love your heart! I miss your face already! ((Hugs))