I have always been interested in family history and genealogy. I think it began when my Mom would take us to old cemeteries in RI and Mass. and we would talk about what their lives may have been like. My mother's parents were from very different backgrounds. Her father, Henri Larue's, family was from Canada. He had a large family, about 12 in all. His wife, Dorothy, my grandmother,had the maiden name Winsor, a descendant of the Windsors in England. When they emigrated to America in 1664/7, they dropped the 'd to distance themselves from the family ties in England. My ancestors helped Roger Williams start Rhode Island as a state, and one of them married a daughter of Roger Williams,Mercy (Williams)Waterman. There were several Reverends in the Winsor line who served in churches in RI.
My father's family is also a mix of backgrounds. His mother's family emigrated from Galicia, Austria,Ukraine. Her father's surname was Glowacki. Her mother's maiden name was (Tekla) Szewczuk. They both were from the same area in Galicia, but he emigrated through Canada, and stayed with family, and she came through Ellis Island. They reconnected in RI, where they married and raised a family, My grandmother,Mary(/Marie), Sophie, Josie, Annie, and an uncle
My father's father was Glodome Bernache. His last name should have been Berneche, but a mistake on his birth certificate was never corrected, so it became permanent. He was a cobbler in Woonsocket,RI, also served as a Master Sergeant in the ARMY,but I don't know more than that.
I will post more on this,including pics from the family album, this summer as time allows.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Importance of reading labels,esp meds
A short story on the importance of reading the entire label,on everything.
While dealing with my cold symptoms, I used the kids' cold/allergy meds because I like the flavor better. When it was the middle of the night and I was still awake from a hacking cough,I resorted to taking Robitussin cough relief. After about an hour I was still coughing,and felt worse. I went to lie down on the couch and tried resting,but my insides felt swollen and had a burning sensation. It was difficult to get a good breath and felt as though something was blocking my trachea. After debating in my mind what could be causing the symptoms, it occurred to me to look more closely at the ingredients of the cough syrup.I mustered up the energy and read the front label.It had Dextro...plus some alcohol,not a problem,then I looked at the Inactive ingredients and found the culprit. Menthol! I am allergic to menthol,and here I just consumed it.No wonder I felt awful,it was a reaction.I took some liquid motrin because a pill wouldn't have made it down.Then went to bed and waited.I slowly felt my breath return and my heart rate went back to normal. My insides still ache,but at least I can breath and swallow again.I had no idea I was so allergic to menthol,and will be sure to check all meds in the future.
While dealing with my cold symptoms, I used the kids' cold/allergy meds because I like the flavor better. When it was the middle of the night and I was still awake from a hacking cough,I resorted to taking Robitussin cough relief. After about an hour I was still coughing,and felt worse. I went to lie down on the couch and tried resting,but my insides felt swollen and had a burning sensation. It was difficult to get a good breath and felt as though something was blocking my trachea. After debating in my mind what could be causing the symptoms, it occurred to me to look more closely at the ingredients of the cough syrup.I mustered up the energy and read the front label.It had Dextro...plus some alcohol,not a problem,then I looked at the Inactive ingredients and found the culprit. Menthol! I am allergic to menthol,and here I just consumed it.No wonder I felt awful,it was a reaction.I took some liquid motrin because a pill wouldn't have made it down.Then went to bed and waited.I slowly felt my breath return and my heart rate went back to normal. My insides still ache,but at least I can breath and swallow again.I had no idea I was so allergic to menthol,and will be sure to check all meds in the future.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Cooking with my son
My son is eight years old and wants to learn how to cook. He often stands right by my side, and tries to be in front a few times, and watches closely how the food is prepared.
We make eggs, pasta, mini pizzas, beef stew, and other dishes.
Here is the link to when we made English muffin pizzas.
http://lorilcnhphotojournal.blogspot.com/2014/01/making-mini-pizzaswith-kids.html
I have a feeling he may take over cooking for the family when he's able to use the stove himself, and I am okay with that ;)
Ciao,
~Lori
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
One Way Love, Book review
I received this book to review at a critical time for me, as I have been going through some personal changes and wasn't sure I wanted to hear how much grace God wanted to offer me to get through it. I put off reading it until I knew I got to the end of 'self' and really do need to turn to Him for His guidance.
The first thing I agree with in his book is when he states, we love in a society that runs on performancism. Feeling the need to look good on the outside, at whatever risk it takes. When we see grace for what it really is, there is no more reason to put on a mask.
One Way Love, by Tullian Tchividjian
The first thing I agree with in his book is when he states, we love in a society that runs on performancism. Feeling the need to look good on the outside, at whatever risk it takes. When we see grace for what it really is, there is no more reason to put on a mask.
His open,honest writing about his journey from grace to grace kept me comparing my own life and how I look to myself for answers rather than the Word. If you are interested in reading about Inhaustable grace in an exhausted world, this is the book for you.
For more info,you can click on these links:
About One Way Love
Real
life is long on law and short on grace—the demands never stop, the
failures pile up, and fear sets in. Life requires many things from us—a
stable marriage, successful children, a certain quality of life. Anyone
living inside the guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty of daily life knows
that the weight of life is heavy. We are all in need of some relief.
Bestselling author Tullian Tchividjian is convinced our world needs a fresh encounter with grace.
Written by:William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin)
Publisher: David C Cook
Paperback: 240 pages
Release Date: October 1, 2013
$14.99
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Connection:
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services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my
blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and
believe will be good for my readers.
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accordance with
the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part
255:
"Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising."
But, I would have wanted to
tell you all about it, regardless of the rules J
Friday, October 4, 2013
My first MRI experience...
During a recent annual physical, my physician asked me if I had any issues I wanted to mention. I said I have been getting headaches and a stiff neck for several months. She checked my neck and found the area on the let side swollen and tender. She recommended I have an x-ray taken of my cervical spine. I went later that day. It went well, but the weirdest shot was when I had to keep my mouth open to have an x-ray taken through my mouth to get the back of the neck.
When the results were in a few days later, the doc said it looked like I may have some degeneration and maybe arthritis,but they wanted to know the full extent of it, so she suggested an MRI of the area. I have heard of people having MRIs done. My husband has done service on a few, but I had no idea what it was really like. That changed a week later. I was first offered a chance to have an open MRI done, which is good for those who are claustrophobic because it has on open side. I haven't had those tendencies, so I opted for a full scan to get a better picture of the area.
My husband coached me what to do before and during the procedure. He had one done before, so he knew what to expect. I already knew not to wear any metal of any kind, due to the magnet. The entire machine is a huge magnet, hence the name, Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
He said the machine was very noisy and clanged a lot,but I had to stay very still during the procedure or the scan would blur and we would have to re do the whole thing.
I went in the waiting area, they asked me if I had any metal implants or pace maker,or any chance of metal being in my eyes. I answered no to each. I wore sweat pants without metal to avoid having to put on a jonny. An older man called me from the desk, and asked me if I had any metal on. They are very overly cautious about this matter because it can be extremely dangerous if anyone did bring metal in the MRI room.
He led me down a few halls and in to an area that looked like a loading dock. We stepped onto a large metal industrial size lift,like an elevator,which brought us up to the room before the MRI. I was surprised they allowed me to wear my sneakers that far,and to see metal objects in that area. I was getting nervous,but kept taking deep breaths. They explained what would happen during the MRI and that I needed to stay still. Also, I could let them know at any time if I needed to stop.
We walked into the room,it was quieter than I expected,but I wasn't in it, yet. They asked me what type of music I like, and offered a few options. I chose acoustic guitar. The machine was large,but I could only see the front part. I think there was a plexi glass window they could watch from. They showed me how to lie down, head first toward the tunnel. They placed a bolster under my knees and a blanket on my legs,by request. This was when I took my husband's excellent advice and closed my eyes. They placed a light weight on my chest to help me stay still and placed the MRI receiver over my head,but I didn't look at it until the end of the procedure.
The table slid into the magnet and the technician asked me if I was ok. yes, I was as Ok as I was going to be at this point. They had given me a button to hold in case I needed to stop at any time.
She said the first scan would be two minutes. The sound was loud,but not not deafening, but it did drown out the calming guitar sounds. I tried breathing normally,but not move. Challenging,but not impossible. I was trying to think of ways to distract my mind from thinking of having to stay still.
I still kept my eyes closed and envisioned my happy place,currently a fishing spot along the Connecticut River in NH. The noise disrupted my thoughts as a large power boat sped by,creating an awful wake.
The grinding noise stopped and she said I could relax a minute before the next round. I listened to calming sounds of guitar playing over the speaker. She asked if I was ok, I was 'fine'. lol.
She said the next scan would be about four minutes. The soothing guitar strumming was over powered by sounds of loud beeps and other unknown sounds. Nothing moved, just a lot of sound. This time, I thought about the guitar music and imagined watching it being played in a remote, quiet place.
It was about this time my feet got restless. My feet like being free to move and shift and wiggle. This was not a good time for them to dance. At the end of four minutes,I asked if I could move them a little, the said ok,just don't move my neck or upper body. I shifted my knees a little and wiggled my feet, just enough to tell them to be still now.
When I said I was set, she said the next scan would be about five minutes. I breathed deeply,tried to just stay calm and keep my eyes closed.It sounded as though I were in the back seat of a car in an auto body shop. Lots of sounds, but I knew I was safe. I decided to distract my mind by thinking of characteristics of God, by the alphabet. A= He is awesome, all powerful, amen, all present B= He is beloved, brilliant, etc. all the way to z. It didn't take all five minutes, so I did it a second time.
When the five minutes were done, my legs were tired from trying to keep still. My knees kept wanting to shift the entire time, but I didn't want to start the procedure all over again.
She again asked if I was ok, I said yes. And was 'rewarded' with her telling me this last set would take about seven minutes. Oh, great! The last set, but seven minutes seemed like fifteen this time. It still sounded as though I were in an auto body shop,with air tools whirring and motors running. Just the smell of oil and fuel was missing. My mind wandered and I tried staying as relaxed as possible, keeping my knees and feet still and my eyes closed. I added the time I was in there. 7+5+4+2=18 ,plus a minute or so between,= about 21 or so minutes.
When the last scan was done, I opened my eyes. The receiver over my head looked like a small tent, not too close to my face. I could have had my eyes opened and not have had any problems, but I guess it was ok in the end. My ears were so thankful, as well as my legs and feet. Yay, they could finally move!
The technician said the results would be sent to my physician. The old guy brought me back to the waiting room to get my belongings out of the locker, and I was on my way.
I called my physician a week later and was told the same results as the x-rays. There are signs of early arthritis and degeneration, but nothing major. Great,I went through all that for nothing? well, at least I can know what people are talking about when they roll their eyes when discussing having an MRI. It isn't painful, but is not something I want to do again any time soon.
I went to a PT to find out what I can do to relieve the pain, and he gave me a simple exercise of rolling a towel behind my cervical spine and put it in different places along my back to loosen the spine. Not a very elaborate or difficult solution, but he said it would help alleviate some of the pain in my body.
Have you had an MRI? What do you do when waiting for extended periods of time?
Feel free to leave a comment.
Grace and blessings,
Lori LC
When the results were in a few days later, the doc said it looked like I may have some degeneration and maybe arthritis,but they wanted to know the full extent of it, so she suggested an MRI of the area. I have heard of people having MRIs done. My husband has done service on a few, but I had no idea what it was really like. That changed a week later. I was first offered a chance to have an open MRI done, which is good for those who are claustrophobic because it has on open side. I haven't had those tendencies, so I opted for a full scan to get a better picture of the area.
My husband coached me what to do before and during the procedure. He had one done before, so he knew what to expect. I already knew not to wear any metal of any kind, due to the magnet. The entire machine is a huge magnet, hence the name, Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
He said the machine was very noisy and clanged a lot,but I had to stay very still during the procedure or the scan would blur and we would have to re do the whole thing.
I went in the waiting area, they asked me if I had any metal implants or pace maker,or any chance of metal being in my eyes. I answered no to each. I wore sweat pants without metal to avoid having to put on a jonny. An older man called me from the desk, and asked me if I had any metal on. They are very overly cautious about this matter because it can be extremely dangerous if anyone did bring metal in the MRI room.
He led me down a few halls and in to an area that looked like a loading dock. We stepped onto a large metal industrial size lift,like an elevator,which brought us up to the room before the MRI. I was surprised they allowed me to wear my sneakers that far,and to see metal objects in that area. I was getting nervous,but kept taking deep breaths. They explained what would happen during the MRI and that I needed to stay still. Also, I could let them know at any time if I needed to stop.
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| How I felt at the exam. |
The table slid into the magnet and the technician asked me if I was ok. yes, I was as Ok as I was going to be at this point. They had given me a button to hold in case I needed to stop at any time.
She said the first scan would be two minutes. The sound was loud,but not not deafening, but it did drown out the calming guitar sounds. I tried breathing normally,but not move. Challenging,but not impossible. I was trying to think of ways to distract my mind from thinking of having to stay still.
I still kept my eyes closed and envisioned my happy place,currently a fishing spot along the Connecticut River in NH. The noise disrupted my thoughts as a large power boat sped by,creating an awful wake.
The grinding noise stopped and she said I could relax a minute before the next round. I listened to calming sounds of guitar playing over the speaker. She asked if I was ok, I was 'fine'. lol.
She said the next scan would be about four minutes. The soothing guitar strumming was over powered by sounds of loud beeps and other unknown sounds. Nothing moved, just a lot of sound. This time, I thought about the guitar music and imagined watching it being played in a remote, quiet place.
It was about this time my feet got restless. My feet like being free to move and shift and wiggle. This was not a good time for them to dance. At the end of four minutes,I asked if I could move them a little, the said ok,just don't move my neck or upper body. I shifted my knees a little and wiggled my feet, just enough to tell them to be still now.
When I said I was set, she said the next scan would be about five minutes. I breathed deeply,tried to just stay calm and keep my eyes closed.It sounded as though I were in the back seat of a car in an auto body shop. Lots of sounds, but I knew I was safe. I decided to distract my mind by thinking of characteristics of God, by the alphabet. A= He is awesome, all powerful, amen, all present B= He is beloved, brilliant, etc. all the way to z. It didn't take all five minutes, so I did it a second time.
When the five minutes were done, my legs were tired from trying to keep still. My knees kept wanting to shift the entire time, but I didn't want to start the procedure all over again.
She again asked if I was ok, I said yes. And was 'rewarded' with her telling me this last set would take about seven minutes. Oh, great! The last set, but seven minutes seemed like fifteen this time. It still sounded as though I were in an auto body shop,with air tools whirring and motors running. Just the smell of oil and fuel was missing. My mind wandered and I tried staying as relaxed as possible, keeping my knees and feet still and my eyes closed. I added the time I was in there. 7+5+4+2=18 ,plus a minute or so between,= about 21 or so minutes.
When the last scan was done, I opened my eyes. The receiver over my head looked like a small tent, not too close to my face. I could have had my eyes opened and not have had any problems, but I guess it was ok in the end. My ears were so thankful, as well as my legs and feet. Yay, they could finally move!
The technician said the results would be sent to my physician. The old guy brought me back to the waiting room to get my belongings out of the locker, and I was on my way.
I called my physician a week later and was told the same results as the x-rays. There are signs of early arthritis and degeneration, but nothing major. Great,I went through all that for nothing? well, at least I can know what people are talking about when they roll their eyes when discussing having an MRI. It isn't painful, but is not something I want to do again any time soon.
I went to a PT to find out what I can do to relieve the pain, and he gave me a simple exercise of rolling a towel behind my cervical spine and put it in different places along my back to loosen the spine. Not a very elaborate or difficult solution, but he said it would help alleviate some of the pain in my body.
Have you had an MRI? What do you do when waiting for extended periods of time?
Feel free to leave a comment.
Grace and blessings,
Lori LC
Monday, August 19, 2013
I am Second
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with life? Wish you had someone to understand what you are going through? Someone to talk to.
I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. How to be Second.
You are here for a reason. I am Second is designed to help people discover their purpose in life.
We all have needs and could use some help. There are resources you, or someone you know who needs support, to talk with a person who understands.
Call, chat, or email. 24 hours a day.
I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. How to be Second.
You are here for a reason. I am Second is designed to help people discover their purpose in life.
We all have needs and could use some help. There are resources you, or someone you know who needs support, to talk with a person who understands.
Call, chat, or email. 24 hours a day.
Resources:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Iam2nd.Nashville
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamSecond
Website: http://www.iamsecond.com
Let your stumbling block become a stepping stone, reach out to either give or receive help in a caring way. You'll find being second is the best place to be =)
Love and blessings,
Lori LC
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Tyndale Rewards for those who like free stuff ;)
Do you enjoy receiving books and other items for free? Then this may be the place for you to sign up.
As a member of the Tyndale Rewards program, you’ll have access to inspiring literature, Bibles, special promotional offers, and much more.
There is no purchase necessary.
To collect points, you can share the site with friends, take surveys, sign up for E-newsletters and E-devotionals, review items, and share on your favorite social network sites.
To redeem your points for the product you want, just click the “Redeem” button. Your points will never expire, though the inventory may change occasionally.
For more info about the Tyndale Rewards program, check out the links below.
http://www.tyndalerewards.com/signup/?pc=hna4-2vi7-f8px-jl35
Love and blessings,
Lori LC
As a member of the Tyndale Rewards program, you’ll have access to inspiring literature, Bibles, special promotional offers, and much more.
There is no purchase necessary.
To collect points, you can share the site with friends, take surveys, sign up for E-newsletters and E-devotionals, review items, and share on your favorite social network sites.
To redeem your points for the product you want, just click the “Redeem” button. Your points will never expire, though the inventory may change occasionally.
For more info about the Tyndale Rewards program, check out the links below.
http://www.tyndalerewards.com/signup/?pc=hna4-2vi7-f8px-jl35
| As a member, you automatically earn 10 points toward a FREE book or Bible! | |
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( The Tyndale Rewards program is available for US residents only.) |
Lori LC
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Alone,Yet Not Alone, Book review
I have always enjoyed reading historical fiction, especially when it is a member of the family writing about their ancestors.
Here is an excerpt about the story,
which has been filmed as a major motion picture,
and is due to be realeased September 27, 2013!
"Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America's new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. That is, until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French and Indian War and the devastating raid known as the Penn's Creek Massacre.
Alone yet not alone is a book written based on a true story; one of faith and perseverance.
I was inspired at how Tracy Leiningee Craver recounted the faith-testing they endured, but they remained steadfast in their promise to each other to keep the song in their heart.Here is an excerpt about the story,
which has been filmed as a major motion picture,
and is due to be realeased September 27, 2013!
"Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America's new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. That is, until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French and Indian War and the devastating raid known as the Penn's Creek Massacre.
The
lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when
Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by the Delaware tribe.
Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara
and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in
their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again.
Rich in historical details, Alone Yet Not Alone is an inspirational, true story of a family caught in the cross fire of the French and Indian War. "
Based on a true story and Awarded 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation!
Based on a true story and Awarded 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation!
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
My ATV story on the 'other' blog
I have been blogging on my photo journal more than here lately, so I thought I'd post a link to my recent post about my first ATV ride this week,
http://lorilcnhphotojournal.blogspot.com/
Happy reading!
<3 Lori LC
http://lorilcnhphotojournal.blogspot.com/
Happy reading!
<3 Lori LC
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Our trip to South Carolina 2013
My daughter and her husband live in upstate SC, she moved there when they got married three years ago. Her family in law all live close by, which is a good thing.His family has been able to help furnish their new home with everything from the kitchen to the bedroom. I wish we could be that close to help out,but lugging furniture from NH to SC would be time consuming and costly.
Anyway, back to the trip. My son just turned eight and is borderline ADHD/ADD. We waited til the day before to tell him so he wouldn't spend days constantly asking us and counting down every minute. I had already packed our clothes, and just needed to print out the tickets.Yay for technology, one less line to stand in.
The morning of our trip,I kept checking and rechecking my list of what to bring for each of us. I was adamant about only having carry on items and none to check in. We each had a small carry on suitcase,very full of stuff. he had his small backpack with travel games, and I had my oversized purse,which was like having another carry on luggage. I decided not to have coffee before the first flight because I get fidgety once the caffeine hits and I was already anxious enough without it.
I felt more anxious than usual to travel,as though something was about to happen that was out of my control. My husband assured me that it was going to be fine. If my flight was delayed due to another thunder storm,the airlines had my info and would redirect my flight. That helped a little, but not totally. I think one of my main concerns was the layover between flights would be fifteen minutes,barely enough time to get there.Not much I could do but trust God to get me where I needed to be on time,safely.
After walking us in to MHT,checking flight status and saying goodbyes, hubby left for work. I chose a late morning time so we didn't have to rush. We got there more than an hour early,hoping to eat brunch before boarding. My son and I walked around the terminal,looking at the stores and restaurants,and ended up buying some juice and a sunglasses, 2/$25. We were walking back to the waiting area,when I heard our flight number being called and told to go to another gate for information. Oh boy! Just as I thought, the flight would be either delayed or cancelled due to the storm and we wouldn't make it to Baltimore in time to catch the flight to CLT. We went to the window and they said the flight was being pushed up an hour on a different plane. There was a little confusion and a few passengers were upset that they paid for a better seat and wouldn't get it.
I was ecstatic that we were on board an hour earlier than planned, and would not only make the connecting flight on time, we would have nearly an hour to spare. Thank God! The plane was one of the smallest I traveled in,only about 48 seats,we were in row 11 of 12. The ride was pretty smooth and uneventful.My son watched Iron Man 2 on Kindle Fire and I had my Kindle keyboard to read and play games. I also watched the movie and realized it was not appropriate for my son due to the scantily clad women and all the violence.
Once in Philly, we found our connecting terminal, Way on the other side of the airport.Good thing we had plenty of time to get there. The flight was also uneventful and we got to CLT on time. My daughter's father in law and his son picked us up. Stepping out from the air conditioned airport to the steamy NC heat was like stepping into a sauna. very hot and humid. It was good to see David and Jonathan, as we hadn't seen each other since the wedding three years previous. We get along fine and had a pleasant ride to their house. My daughter had to work til 9:30pm,so couldn't be there til later.
Once she got there,we hugged a bunch of times and smiled an awful lot :) it is always so good to see the kids after being apart for any length of time.
We stayed up late at her house, her hubby also had to work and got home about 11:30. That was all Monday. On Tuesday, we slept in late, played Monopoly,shopped and ate fresh ice cream from Strawberry Hill farms.
July third was her birthday, we had planned to go to an amusement park, but little the little guy was running a fever and feeling sick. I knew something was wrong when he didn't want to eat,play or even tease the dog. He just wanted to go to bed. Totally not normal. He slept all day, we each took turns resting with him. My son in law lifted our spirits by making balloon animals for everyone.
He even made a special red velvet cake with brownie bites for her.
Tuesday morning came too soon and we were all packed and ready to roll on time. We took a few last family photos, including the dog, then headed to the airport.
We were all quiet and pensive during the trip, and weren't in the mood play hangman or 20 questions.
We pulled in front of the terminal and said quick goodbyes with tight hugs and final parting 'I love you',and we were back where we started.
Anyway, back to the trip. My son just turned eight and is borderline ADHD/ADD. We waited til the day before to tell him so he wouldn't spend days constantly asking us and counting down every minute. I had already packed our clothes, and just needed to print out the tickets.Yay for technology, one less line to stand in.
The morning of our trip,I kept checking and rechecking my list of what to bring for each of us. I was adamant about only having carry on items and none to check in. We each had a small carry on suitcase,very full of stuff. he had his small backpack with travel games, and I had my oversized purse,which was like having another carry on luggage. I decided not to have coffee before the first flight because I get fidgety once the caffeine hits and I was already anxious enough without it.
I felt more anxious than usual to travel,as though something was about to happen that was out of my control. My husband assured me that it was going to be fine. If my flight was delayed due to another thunder storm,the airlines had my info and would redirect my flight. That helped a little, but not totally. I think one of my main concerns was the layover between flights would be fifteen minutes,barely enough time to get there.Not much I could do but trust God to get me where I needed to be on time,safely.
After walking us in to MHT,checking flight status and saying goodbyes, hubby left for work. I chose a late morning time so we didn't have to rush. We got there more than an hour early,hoping to eat brunch before boarding. My son and I walked around the terminal,looking at the stores and restaurants,and ended up buying some juice and a sunglasses, 2/$25. We were walking back to the waiting area,when I heard our flight number being called and told to go to another gate for information. Oh boy! Just as I thought, the flight would be either delayed or cancelled due to the storm and we wouldn't make it to Baltimore in time to catch the flight to CLT. We went to the window and they said the flight was being pushed up an hour on a different plane. There was a little confusion and a few passengers were upset that they paid for a better seat and wouldn't get it.
I was ecstatic that we were on board an hour earlier than planned, and would not only make the connecting flight on time, we would have nearly an hour to spare. Thank God! The plane was one of the smallest I traveled in,only about 48 seats,we were in row 11 of 12. The ride was pretty smooth and uneventful.My son watched Iron Man 2 on Kindle Fire and I had my Kindle keyboard to read and play games. I also watched the movie and realized it was not appropriate for my son due to the scantily clad women and all the violence.
Once in Philly, we found our connecting terminal, Way on the other side of the airport.Good thing we had plenty of time to get there. The flight was also uneventful and we got to CLT on time. My daughter's father in law and his son picked us up. Stepping out from the air conditioned airport to the steamy NC heat was like stepping into a sauna. very hot and humid. It was good to see David and Jonathan, as we hadn't seen each other since the wedding three years previous. We get along fine and had a pleasant ride to their house. My daughter had to work til 9:30pm,so couldn't be there til later.
Once she got there,we hugged a bunch of times and smiled an awful lot :) it is always so good to see the kids after being apart for any length of time.
We stayed up late at her house, her hubby also had to work and got home about 11:30. That was all Monday. On Tuesday, we slept in late, played Monopoly,shopped and ate fresh ice cream from Strawberry Hill farms.
He even made a special red velvet cake with brownie bites for her.
My son felt
well enough later that day to go see Despicable Me 2. It was cute, but too many inappropriate gestures for an impressionable eight year old to pick up on. One of the highlights of my son's trip was the game of who could find the peach-shaped water tower during each outing. He has a keen sense of direction and often knew where it was before I even knew where we were headed.
July 4th was spent at Carowinds amusement and water park
we all had a great time. It was the sunniest day of the week, even though a brief storm rolled through, it didn't 'dampen' our fun ;)
We went on the Snoopy coaster,Lucy's Crabby Cabbie,
The next few days were calmer, there was a house warming/ birthday party on Saturday, where I got to spend time with my Mom and step dad, as well as my son in law's family I hadn't seen for three years.rain did dampen the party a bit because all 30 of us had to stay inside the house, but there was plenty of food to go around.
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Tuesday morning came too soon and we were all packed and ready to roll on time. We took a few last family photos, including the dog, then headed to the airport.
We pulled in front of the terminal and said quick goodbyes with tight hugs and final parting 'I love you',and we were back where we started.
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