
May 5, 2017 Airports
Few places give me
mixed emotions like airports. There is JOY and excitement for an upcoming
adventure ,,, but mostly SADNESS because it's usually where I say goodbye
to someone I love.
When I was a kid,
the very first time I went to an airport was to see my Tita Dolly leave
for Washington, DC. She was the first in our extended family to venture
into the uncharted waters of the American East Coast. Back then, we lived
a simple life and air travel was rare and so expensive. I remember all
my cousins, uncles and aunts atop of the humid departure building waving
to see her board the plane and her waving back. Tears flowed aplenty that
day.
Years later it was
always an emotional upheaval starting from the sniffs while we packed
the baggage, the sobs as we went through the all-important check list
and ending with the waterfall of tears during the final embrace.
The casual "I
love you" would take on a deeper serious meaning as thoughts about
safety and lonely moments in distant rooms would get in the mix.
"What if he misses
the connecting flight?"
"What if her bags gets stolen?"
"What if I never see them again?"
I was so happy when
Mom and Dad came for a visit when I was in college. When their visit ended,
I brought them to the airport ... and I will always remember my Mom giving
me a lingering hug and then turning around quickly so I wouldn't see her
tears. Locked in the snapshot of my memory is her backside and her white
pants and my Dad with his head bent low tugging their bag.
Last Tuesday my Dad's
month long visit ended at the LAX airport. My heart is heavy. Although
we spoke at length there was still so much we needed to cover. I wanted
to understand his faith and share mine as well. God willing, I will have
another opportunity before it's too late.
Airports remind me
of death. But death need not be so morbid. The flight to another world
is like our transition to life eternal. Though we may weep for the loss
of someone dear today, in the blink of an eye we will soon be reunited
for eternity where there will be no more goodbyes.
"In
My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would
have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you."
---- John 14:2
This may sound corny
but if you believe scripture as I do, you know this is indeed true. I
don't believe we reincarnate or that we cease to exist. Something beautiful
happens when we die. Our journey from life to death is part of God's intricate
plan.
On our deathbed
it will be our turn to say goodbye
As we head to the wonderful airport in the sky.
And as we gaze at our loved ones' tearful faces
Let's take comfort in what "Time" means in heavenly places
It won't be long ... for as we heave our final breath,
In a blink we'll be united in a better world --- a life beyond death.
* * * * * * Happy Cinco de Mayo to all!
Zippity Doo Dah!
Zippity Day! May-o May-o!
What a Wonderful Day!"
TGIF people!
The
Wine Bottle Contributed by
Tom of Pasadena, CA
For all of us who
are married, were married, wish you were married, or wish you weren't
married, this is something to smile about the next time you see a bottle
of wine.

A businesswoman was
driving home from a convention in New Mexico when she saw an elderly Navajo
woman walking on the side of the road.
As the trip was a
long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if
she would like a ride.
With a silent nod
of thanks, the woman got into the car.

Resuming the journey,
the businesswoman tried to make a bit of small talk with the Navajo woman,
but the old lady just sat silently, looking intently at everything she
saw, studying every little detail. Finally, she noticed a brown bag on
the seat next to the businesswoman.
"Whats
in the bag?" asked the Navajo woman.
The businesswoman
looked down at the brown bag and said, "Its a bottle of
wine. I got it for my husband."

The Navajo woman was
silent for another moment or two. Then speaking with the quiet wisdom
of an elder, she said:

"Good trade..."
Google
Fun
Did
you know that if you have time to waste that there's whole section of
entertainment in Google? Go to Google.com and linger your mouse on "I'm
feeling LUCKY." You will have other options to choose from --- "I'm
feeling: TRENDY. PLAYFUL, DOODLEY, etc." Try it!
TGIF Videos

ElectroBoom! Sent by Peter Paul of S. Pasadena, CA
This Middle
Eastern electrician (or so he says he is) is really funny. I hope
terrorists get advice from him. Judging from the number of hits,
he's developed quite a following.
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To The Future 5 Sent by Peter Paul of South
Pasadena, CA
This isn't really
a sequel to the popular movie franchise. It's just a spoof. But
you gotta admit, they did a heck of a job splicing scenes from different
films to create this.
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Open
Your World Sent by Mike of New York
This is an interesting
beer commercial that helps break down social barriers. Heavy stuff!
I know it's meant to shake our ideology but I can't help but admire
the approach.
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Parting
Shot Thanks
to Naomi of North Hollywood, CA

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