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Time to travel . . .

6/30/2022

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Hello dear blog friends!
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I've been quiet for a while, just busy with life. I hope to get back into the swing of things in another week.

If all goes as planned, I’ll be boarding a plane at sunrise on Saturday to visit my four adult children in Connecticut and New York City. What used to be a simple process, is now far more complicated. Who knew we’d one day worry about if we’d have a pilot to send us on our way?

Because of the pandemic, I’ve not seen my kids for several years. Email and handwritten letters are no replacement for actual hugs, and I’m so looking forward to feeling their heartbeat.

For any parent, years disappear far too quickly. We remember when our sons or daughters were tiny. It was then that they became part of us. Their laughter and tears filled our hearts and reside there still. We can hear them through our dreams and old photo albums.

Time is elusive, isn’t it? Don't we all use the expression, "It seems like only yesterday"?

There are 15 years between my eldest and my youngest. Lifetimes are crowded into those years. In my wildest dreams, I couldn't have imagined my life as it has unfolded. But, what would I have changed?

At my stage in life, I'm simply grateful. 
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Over this next week, do something wildly wonderful. Find ways to laugh and perhaps remember the days long past. Till then, I leave you with a poem I wrote for my youngest son's birthday. 💗
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32 Comments
Joan Hall link
6/30/2022 17:05:09

Hope you have a wonderful time, Gwen! Love the photos of you and your children.

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Gwen Plano
6/30/2022 18:08:05

Thank you so much, Joan. I know the visit will be wonderful. My only concern is the airlines, which are a bit questionable these days. 💗

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Jacqui Murray link
7/1/2022 13:24:30

Have a wonderful trip! I sure hope there are enough pilots and staff for the airplanes. What a mess that has become.

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:08:29

It was a wonderful trip, Jacqui -- and it began with no pilot. Your comment was right on! 💗

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Staci Troilo link
7/2/2022 05:50:12

Beautifully said, Gwen. Wishing you a safe trip, a love-filled, joyful visit, and no plane delays/cancellations. 💕

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:09:56

Thank you, Staci. I thought of you moving closer to your loved ones and I envy you that joy. Being with my kids and grandkids was an extraordinary gift. 💗

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John Howell link
7/2/2022 10:43:23

You are already on you way but I do wish you a terrific visit. This was a beautiful poem written with love. (I just got this at 11:38 on 7-02

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:11:34

Thank you, John. My server likes to taunt me. I never know when my posts will go live, even when I check "immediate". 😊

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D.L. Finn
7/2/2022 10:57:55

I hope you enjoy your visits, Gwen! Beautiful poem, and it is so true those special moments we hold so dear in our memories. Safe travels and happy 4th xo

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:12:39

Thank you so much, Denise. It was a wonderful trip. 💗

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CS Boyack
7/2/2022 11:12:31

Hope you have a wonderful time.

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:13:19

Thank you, Craig. I truly enjoyed every non-airline-related moment. 😊

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Harmony Kent link
7/2/2022 12:00:34

Absolutely beautiful poem, Gwen. Have a wonderful family visit. Hugs and love 💕🙂

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:14:49

Thanks so much, dear Harmony. It was a wonderful family reunion. 💗

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Jan Sikes
7/2/2022 12:22:44

I know you are going to have a fabulous time! Soak up all the love!

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:15:43

Thank you, Jan. I still feel incredible peace and love. It was wonderful. 💗

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Elizabeth Gauffreau link
7/2/2022 13:14:42

How wonderful that you're able to visit your children! My daughter came from San Diego last September in a lull between Covid surges. Your poem about your son's first cry reminds me of a story I wrote that ends with my daughter's first cry. A life-changing moment for sure.

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:17:27

We mothers remember that cry...and the seconds before. The trip was amazing, truly heart-filling. 💗

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Pete Springer link
7/2/2022 14:25:22

I've always been pretty good about this, but since the pandemic, I take none of these trips to see family or friends for granted. Safe travels.

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:18:51

Covid has changed our lives, hasn't it Pete. I just couldn't put it off any longer, I so needed to be with my kids. It was a wonderful trip, even with the flight craziness.

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Priscilla Bettis link
7/2/2022 15:59:45

Have a wonderful trip, Gwen.:-) Love the sweet poem!

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:19:21

Thank you, Priscilla. It truly was a wonderful trip. 💗

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Yvette M Calleiro link
7/2/2022 16:33:00

I love your poem and your pictures. I hope everything goes smoothly with your travels, Gwen! Enjoy every moment of it. :-)

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:20:04

Thank you, Yvette. It was a blessed journey, even with the flight delays. 💗

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Marcia Meara link
7/3/2022 06:41:23

What a beautiful, heartfelt post, Gwen. You always remind me to enjoy the good things in my life and to focus the beauty still in the world, while forgetting--at least for awhile--about the bad stuff going on. Thank you for that, and for the beautiful pictures and poetry! Praying your journey is a safe one and doesn't get cancelled so you can enjoy being with your family again. And sending you love and wishes for much happiness in the days ahead! 🤗💖🤗

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:22:05

Thank you, dear Marcia. It was an amazing journey. There were the expected flight complications, but it all worked out. I'm still in a private heaven of joy from being with my kids and grandkids. 💗

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Mark Bierman link
7/5/2022 06:09:09

Beautiful poem, Gwen. It brought a lump to my throat. So true about time passing waaay too quickly. I hope you are spending some quality time with your family.

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:23:51

Thank you so much, Mark. I had an incredible time with them. I'm still on Cloud Nine. 💗

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Karen Ingalls
7/5/2022 08:20:23

Your poem is beautiful and filled with love. What a wonderful gift for your son.
Enjoy your trip and visit with your family.

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:24:43

Thank you so much, dear Karen. It was a wonderful trip. I feel like my feet have yet to touch ground. 💗

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Jill Weatherholt link
7/6/2022 09:39:16

What a beautiful poem, Gwen.I know you're having a wonderful time with your family.You're such a good Momma! xo

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Gwen Plano
7/10/2022 11:25:35

Thank you so much, dear Jill. It was an answer to prayer. I loved every moment. 💗

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