airport observations
airports are interesting places. the amount of people and the differences that each possess never cease to amaze me.
here are a few experiences that i encountered on my trip to st. louis ...
when i was waiting for my connecting flight, a lady came off of the plane in tears, which drew my attention to her immediately. she was standing close enough for me to hear her say that she was put onto the wrong connecting flight, which was late, which then made correcting the mistake and getting her to her correct destination almost impossible. i felt so bad for her that i wanted to cry with her. i couldn't imagine wanting/needing/expecting to be somewhere and then to arrive in a completely different location.
secondly i was sitting next to this older woman while waiting for them to begin boarding and she was complaining the ENTIRE time about EVERYTHING!!! she asked me my opinion about a situation and i said that you just have to trust that it will all work out and not to get upset over something that is so petty. she then proceeded to tell me that i was too young to understand anything and i said i'm not as young as you might think. she laughed in my face and said you are not a day over 23. while that compliment was nice, i told her thank you and then that i was 28 and she said that it didn't matter and that obviously i was a happy person, so it didn't matter. i thanked her and then just sat there waiting. during the rest of the time waiting, so nagged and complained nonstop! i was just about to get up and move away from all of her negative energy, but for some reason i felt compelled to stay right there. then i knew why...this young boy, 11 or 12 maybe, came off the plane with the attendant and his face lit up and he ran up to this man and hugged him and said Dad, it's so great to see you! i'm so glad that i get to spend christmas with you, i have missed you so much! he then proceeded to introduce the attendant to his dad and said this is him, the best dad in the world, like i told you! i was overcome with emotion and felt so lucky to witness such a precious moment between these people. i don't think i have ever seen a child glow as brightly as he did that day! it was amazing!
final experience...i was honored enough to sit by a couple in their mid 30's who had a beautiful little girl named Lana. she was 21 months old and so adorable! she was talking and laughing and smiling at everyone. at one point she climbed across her mom and asked to sit in my lap...we had a fun time laughing and looking at pictures in a magazine. she also informed me where all of my facial features were (u know, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, cheeks, eyebrows, etc.) i was so warmed by this young spirit...i still find it amazing the amount of joy that can still be found in a little person and their spirit and vitality!
much love,
jenni lenape
here are a few experiences that i encountered on my trip to st. louis ...
when i was waiting for my connecting flight, a lady came off of the plane in tears, which drew my attention to her immediately. she was standing close enough for me to hear her say that she was put onto the wrong connecting flight, which was late, which then made correcting the mistake and getting her to her correct destination almost impossible. i felt so bad for her that i wanted to cry with her. i couldn't imagine wanting/needing/expecting to be somewhere and then to arrive in a completely different location.
secondly i was sitting next to this older woman while waiting for them to begin boarding and she was complaining the ENTIRE time about EVERYTHING!!! she asked me my opinion about a situation and i said that you just have to trust that it will all work out and not to get upset over something that is so petty. she then proceeded to tell me that i was too young to understand anything and i said i'm not as young as you might think. she laughed in my face and said you are not a day over 23. while that compliment was nice, i told her thank you and then that i was 28 and she said that it didn't matter and that obviously i was a happy person, so it didn't matter. i thanked her and then just sat there waiting. during the rest of the time waiting, so nagged and complained nonstop! i was just about to get up and move away from all of her negative energy, but for some reason i felt compelled to stay right there. then i knew why...this young boy, 11 or 12 maybe, came off the plane with the attendant and his face lit up and he ran up to this man and hugged him and said Dad, it's so great to see you! i'm so glad that i get to spend christmas with you, i have missed you so much! he then proceeded to introduce the attendant to his dad and said this is him, the best dad in the world, like i told you! i was overcome with emotion and felt so lucky to witness such a precious moment between these people. i don't think i have ever seen a child glow as brightly as he did that day! it was amazing!
final experience...i was honored enough to sit by a couple in their mid 30's who had a beautiful little girl named Lana. she was 21 months old and so adorable! she was talking and laughing and smiling at everyone. at one point she climbed across her mom and asked to sit in my lap...we had a fun time laughing and looking at pictures in a magazine. she also informed me where all of my facial features were (u know, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, cheeks, eyebrows, etc.) i was so warmed by this young spirit...i still find it amazing the amount of joy that can still be found in a little person and their spirit and vitality!
much love,
jenni lenape