MY JOURNEY

0932Hrs.

01/25/11

My journey begins. On the 13th of this month I had Rotator Cuff surgery. Today I am on the way to Florida from the Midwest for 3 weeks of Physical Therapy. My arm in a sling and toting a small bag I was dropped off at the airport by a good friend. I should state I haven’t flown in 20 years. This is to be an experience. Being a good trooper like my son, I packed lite. I booked my flight over the computer and had only a piece of paper to show I was to go on a flight. Walk in, give the paper to the ticket agent, there was only one person in front of me. Yes, sir , may I help you, Thank you sir, gate A4. He points me towards the dreaded TSA agents. Oh please help me!

For all the bad hype on the TSA people I HAVE to say my experience with them was a pleasant experience. Either it was because I am old, fat and ugly and no one want to frisk me or perhaps because my arm is in a sling +. It was yes, no sir, and may I help you sir. For all the recent hype about TSA I found my experience pleasant.

Bloging at 40,000 feet and at about 360 MPH! This so cool for someone who hasn’t flown in years. Especially a professional people watcher. For those of you who have flown you might as well turn the page cause this is likely to go on and on and on. I need to get out more!

I am currently at the ascribe altitude and speed and typing for this post on my blog. I seem to have forgotten how blue God’s sky is or how white the pillow looking clouds can be. Even with the whine of the jet’s engines there is a stillness and even a quietness that seems indescribable at least to this Neanderthal. Surely when one takes time to reflect on this magnificent creation called Earth they must realize there is some Greater Power. I had planed to go on however allow me this. I am just going to sit back, relax and take all His majestic creation in.

God Bless,

Pops

PS My thanks to my wonderful sister and BIL who have graciously provided housing, food, and one of the finest Physical Therapists in Central Florida for these 3 weeks coming. And a second special thanks to my BIL for rigging my computer so I can type and post this post.