Guided Steps. . .

Well, Where do I begin?! For starters, we were on our way out of Monson when Dad realized that we hadn't even printed off the flight plan. If only I had accepted that as an omen for how the adventure was about to go!

We get to Boston, and go to the wrong terminal, but that was a minor detail. After little time and hassel, we ended up with my luggage checked through and ready to go! We even had time to grab some food before I entered my terminal. Goodbye's were bittersweet, but there were minimal tears shed. I made it through security with absolutely no issues! Thank the Lord!

The flight out of Boston was delayed by half an hour, and we ran a little behind in the air. All together it was a pleasant flight and the person who ended up next to me was great company. We talked different travels, etc. He was a world traveler and I swear God sent him to calm my nerves. He was wonderful, and certainly prepared me for the adventure that was to follow!

I was off the plane at 7:15, but my connecting flight was already bording, and scheduled to take off at 7:35. I still had to get on the shuttle to take me to the actual airport building, and then find yet another shuttle to bring me to my gate which was all the way at the opposite end.. . . while stopping for a passport checkpoint as well (of course!). On the way, i had already been preparing myself that I might miss my flight.

On the shuttle, I immediately clicked off with a girl who was traveling with her mother. Their flight was scheduled for 7:15. yea,...we were all panicking a little inside! But they were amazing! Turns out that they were going to the same terminal. The shuttle we were supposed to take,...nowhere to be found. So, we booked it! and i mean ran! Through the whole airport,..all the way around! But we made it there and went our seperate ways. They were the biggest blessing. Little did I know it wasn't over yet.

I checked out the boards, which said my flight had closed boarding. I decided to check anyway and see what they could do. I reach the gate, only to see my airplane flying away,..without me on it (if ya hadn't gotten that yet!). After asking around a little bit, I made it to the service desk, where i found my lovely friends yet again! They had missed their flight as well, and God's impecable timing allowed us to enjoy breakfast together,..compliments of the airline.

At that point I had 5 hours to go before my rescheduled flight. On the bright side, it gave me plenty of time to make it through security and find my terminal,..where I now sit. Safe and Sound. (Anyone who knows my sense of direction knows that's a complete miracle!)

God never ceases to amaze me! He's taught me so much already in the few hours I've been on ths adventure with Him! Everything I had prayed for, He provided. Peace. That He would guide my footsteps. That He would put people in my path when necessary. He is SO good! I even had an awesome opportunity to witness to the guy I sat next to on the plane! My energy level,..still high! Which is amazing,..considering it is 3:53am Boston time,...and I have a full day ahead of me. It is only 9:53am Italy time! Keep the prayers comin'! No doubt they have gotten me through this far.

P.S. Sorry if the spelling is completely off! It's been a long day, and spell check is in french!