A Day in the Atlanta Airport

Two weeks ago I decided to go with my family on a mission trip with other families from my church. The trip was to Tulsa, Oklahoma. My brother Sam couldn't go, so there were just 7 of us trying to make it out, flying standby. There were 6 spots on the first flight so I stayed behind. After they all got on the 8am flight my day at the Atlanta airport began. During the course of the day I went for concourse D to A to C to D to A!! Lets just say I really know my way around the airport now!

During the day planes kept leaving full! At first it wasn't too bad, because I was able to read (Stepping Heavenward) & journal! I met 2 guys from Louisiana (Bret & Noah) who were also trying to make it to Tulsa. After each flight left we would make our way to yet another concourse! The second time were were at D they changed the gate 3 times!!! Oh the bliss! At concourse A we decided to walk around and find something to do... no more sitting.

Before we found anything adventurous to do I stopped in the restroom. My cell phone was in my skirt pocket, so I took it out and set it on the little ledge. Well... I didn't pick it back up! By the time I met back up with the guys, down the concourse, I'd already remember my phone, so I headed back in to find it! It was already gone! Someone had stolen it and turned it off! :( At first I was in denial... "Oh someone will turn it in!" Noah quickly stepped in with a dose of reality... "Don't get your hopes up... you'd be surprised... people you'd never expect will steal if no one is watching!" Yep, and now my phone is gone!

At this point we found out that the 4:30 flight had been canceled (due to weather). I used the guys phones to reach my family. I gave up on trying to make it out of the airport that day. I was walking down the concourse pulling a bag, carrying a bag, talkin' on the phone, and trying to write numbers down (b/c I needed someone to come pick me up). I finally got in touch with my cousins (Katie & Amy)! I really don't know how we lived without cell phones for so long! I only know my parents & my brother's numbers... no one else! Amy was so sweet to come and pick me up! In all I spent at least 8 hours at the airport.

P.S. if you haven't called me in the last 2 weeks, then I don't have your number!

Lost keys

Amy (my cousin), Joe (my brother), and I went on a road trip up the east coast (from NYC - PEI, Canada). On our second day we decided to check out Boston since it was on our way! This wasn't the best idea, b/c cars are inconvenient in the city.

(Joe trying to help us navigate through the city)

We "parked the car in Harvard yard"... ok not really... it was a garage in Cambridge. It was a fun day walking by the Charles, MIT, and exploring Harvard!

(in front of MIT)

Back at the car, we decided to leave it for a little longer and walk 8 blocks to the nearest public library. We used the internet for a few minutes, but had to leave b/c they closed at 5pm. Walking back, we took the track less traveled...

In the garage Amy couldn't find the keys... we dumped our purses out, emptied Joe's pockets, and checked to see if the car was still unlocked. We were almost positive that they weren't in the car, b/c the trunk couldn't be locked without the key.

Rushing, b/c it looked like rain, we retraced our footsteps to the library. There was a very good chance that we'd set the keys down beside the computers, but they were closed so there was no way to get in! We kept walking ... back to the railroad tracks... this time it was pouring down rain and a train came! Back at the car... still no keys....

We called All Star to see what they could do for us! "Is it a walk out?"- All Star Guy. "Sorry, I'm not familiar with that term." -Joe. "A LOCK OUT?!?"- All Star Guy. "OOH, yea..."- Joe. "So are you still with me?"- All Star Guy. "Yes Sir... (Just speak English please!)"- Joe. They came and unlocked the car... but still no keys! The guy that came said there was no way he'd be able to tow the car from its position and b/c it was a front wheel drive.

We finally called the car rental company (Dollar) ... they were very helpful, but told us the only way we could get another key made would be at a car dealership down the road, but the car would have to be there too! We had two problems: The car couldn't be towed from the garage (at least that is what we were told) and the dealership had just closed! We were officially STUCK! So we spent the night in the car in the Kendall Street Parking Garage in Cambridge, MASS. Not quite the adventure we were looking for... but one never the less!

Even though we were a little stressed, we had so much to be thankful for:
1. the weather (not too hot, not too cold... "all you need is a light jacket").
2. the car wasn't facing a wall, but a fence so we could see outside.
3. Dad has All Star.
4. All Star came and unlocked the car for us.
5. the windows weren't automatic.
6. we had a bigger car then we'd originally planned.
7. there were only 3 of us.
8. Amy had gone to Walmart, so we had food.
9. we didn't have to pay for a hotel room.
10. the dealership wasn't open, so we didn't have an extra key made.
11. we didn't have the keys and try and drive through Boston in the rain (b/c it was crazy even without rain).

The next morning we found the keys at the library! :) God answers prayers!

Where Anne (with an E) lived...

...Prince Edward Island, Canada. At the end of June I traveled to the home of Anne of Green Gables! As a young girl I read the books and watched the movies... so this was a big deal! The island where the story is based is one of the most beautiful places on earth! The white sand dunes and the red cliffs along the coast are absolutely breathtaking! I was able to see:

...Green Gables...
...the white sandy beaches...
..."The Lake of Shinning Waters"...
..."The Haunted Wood"...
... lighthouses...

Dream...

(lyrics to one of my favorite new songs by Priscilla Ahn)

I was a little girl alone in my little world who dreamed of a little home for me.
I played pretend between the trees, and fed my houseguests bark and leaves, and laughed in my pretty bed of green.

I had a dream
That I could fly from the highest swing.
I had a dream.

Long walks in the dark through woods grown behind the park, I asked God who I'm supposed to be.
The stars smiled down on me, God answered in silent reverie. I said a prayer and fell asleep.

I had a dream
That I could fly from the highest tree.
I had a dream.

Now I'm old and feeling grey. I don't know what's left to say about this life I'm willing to leave.
I lived it full and I lived it well, there's many tales I've lived to tell. I'm ready now, I'm ready now, I'm ready now to fly from the highest wing.

I had a dream

New...

to blogging! I'm not sure if I'll be able to stick with this, but I'm going to try my best! :)

My name is Miriam...
I'm just a girl who finds her JOY in the most amazing Savior, Jesus Christ!
I am a daughter of this KING and HE is AMAZING!
I dream big, but don't always follow through.
I love to travel (the fact that my dad works for Delta is awesome)!!
I am blessed with the best family a girl could ask for!
I love to smile... smiling is my favorite! ;)