And then it became a reality.
GCU invited me to speak to a group of teachers in Columbia, SC. Since Covid, they haven’t offered me this kind of trip. How could I pass it up?
Honestly, I was not well enough to go. I know I have my good days, and I prayed they would land on the days of travel and speaking.
Now, getting ready for this trip is more work than when I am home. It’s like prepping for a sub, a nurse, a cook, and a dietician. But, my honey would be fine. And Tatum would hopefully follow suit and be responsible.
I left my “cheat sheets” for each of them PLUS I filled the freezer with meatballs, lemon bread/chocolate bread, and plenty of veggies and snacks.
OK 6am. Wednesday. I wake up ready for my flight. (Yah, sure..HA!) Hat day fo sho!
No problem getting there, thanks to my honey’s keen driving.
Plane! Thank you, I just want to sleeeeeeep.
My goal is just to function and make it to Columbia without any kerfuffles.
My honey gave me this card.
God gave me an opportunity to help this young girl. I love when HE does this! She didn’t speak English, and she had to find her connecting flight. I TRIED to speak Spanish and got her to her flight. (Thanks God)
ARRIVED! Got my schwanky rental; CHEVY MALIBU WOO! As we walked on by the Jags, Land Rov’s, Teslas… I figured I was just grateful to have wheels. Arriving to my hotel, I figured I better go get some food. Takeout is not an option for me, so thank GOD they had a Whole Foods. I stocked up on chicken breasts (cooked), broccoli/carrots, and coconut yogurt. This would hold me for the few days. (thanks to my in-room frig and the lobby microwave) …I was set.
The next day, I woke up and OOOOOOOH BOY. Not at all ok. I didn’t sleep a wink, and getting out of bed was not going to happen. I had to speak in only 7 hours, so I figured I could just sleep the whole day. (At that point I didn’t care if I sabotaged my sleep that night), I just wanted to function!
So that is what I did. (Sad face)
At 3, I showered and got all “perty” (so to speak), and PRAYED FOR HIS SPIRIT TO TAKE OVER!
This helped me feel better from my TOT:
Sent my honeys videos of me on my way.
I also realized I had been to this place before!
Thank you God!
I had the whole Boardroom to myself.
We waited for the crowd to arrive, and I got my slides up!
Two hours later, I DID IT! No, GOD DID IT! They loved it, and I was so grateful.
Now, it was time to head back and just get ready for my flight in the AM.
HOME HERE I COME!
The next day, the WHOLE day, I flew flew flew. TURBULENCE and all.
Watched TWO documentaries: Crescendo and Comeback Kids. LOVE THESE!
My honey boos picked me up and this!
Coop ended his hunger strike.
And all was well. I AM SO GRATEFUL I GOT TO GO. Somehow, I made it. Thank you God for taking care of my family. Now, I continue to pray for more GOOD days. (functioning) HA!