I am sitting in an airport again. This time because I am
flying standby and there was not room on the first flight I tried. I love
airports. I love the brief glimpse into the lives of the other travellers.
Going through security the woman in front of me lamented how
slowly the line was going. I said, well the good thing is that it gives us time
to take everything out and off. J
She smiled and said, “well that is a positive way of looking at it.” I
explained that I have found not being positive does not help the situations. J later I was reflecting
on this and thinking how amazing it is that God has opened my eyes to the
positive side of things. I don’t see everything as good. But everything is not
bad. :)
At the gate, waiting for the possibility of the first
flight, there was a group of orthodox Jewish men. I watched them interact with
each other. Older and younger men all combined by a common faith. It was
beautiful and it was sad. I was sad that they are not combined by the knowledge
that the Messiah has come!!!!!
As the other standby passengers and I waited to find out if
we had a seat, I shared a sigh with another woman. She was on her flight at
6:15 this morning when she realized that she had not remembered her passport to
apply for her visa in San Fran. So she was on standby. I began to wonder about
each person’s story. I am not in a hurry today. I do not have any pressing
appointments to meet. Thankfully. :)
I watched the gate attendants try to graciously respond to
everyone with their requests. That is a tough job!
As I wandered around, I chatted with the people working in
one of the news shops… they were delightful.
Then sitting down for lunch I just got to watch all sorts of
people.
The band and their groupies… apparently they were in Europe
last year… according to one of the tags on one of their rucksacks.
The man who looked so tired but was all ready for a long
flight ahead. :)
The tired waitresses who were short staffed and worn out. :(
I wonder what else this day will hold as I wait for the next
flight.
