Another Flight

So far I’ve taken four plane trips in my life, that fourth one being this morning and returning to Minneapolis in about a week. Today I have my first day of visiting a friend, touring the city, and seeing the ocean (finally!) in Los Angeles, California. That all being said flying in a wonderful freedom.

I still remember each flight I’ve had so far quick distinctly. The first was to Disneyworld in Florida in 2005 my parents waited until we were old enough to go on all the cool rides and not just the kiddy ones, but booked the trip before I would’ve needed an adult ticket. It was a blast from start to finish, and I still have great memories and a t-shirt from the trip. Hopefully I can get to a Disney park again someday.

The second trip was a church missions trip to Ometepe, Nicaragua in 2014 my family along with two other church members visited a missionary couple and helped them with their ministry while we were there.

The third was for my study abroad trip to Europe while I was in college in 2017. I toured, and learned a lot in 8 different countries. Again, it was a terrific, albeit challenging, experience. I had never flown without my family before but I did fine overall. That said, I want to go back someday, Lord willing.

I know some people fly constantly, where they would probably argue they don’t think it’s a special occurrence anymore but I hope/plan to always be thankful for when I can travel. I think it’s a huge blessing to be able to go places for fun. It’s a chance to change your scenery completely, be a tourist and learn, and visit those who might live a different life than yourself.

I’ll add that for someone who lives in a city that mostly relies on personal cars for travel it does feel funny to have left my car in the driveway at home, but if I can make it through the European subway systems, I’m ready to believe I can make it anywhere.

I’ll admit I probably should have more of a similar outlook when I take car trips, because they cost money too, and I really am thankful for the adventures I’ve had. Here’s to more adventures, Lord willing.