hello world! You ever have one of those ah-ha moments? On a recent trip to NY for a close friend’s daughter’s wedding, I experienced an ah-ha moment! After two days of trying & driving 2.5 hours to Charlotte to catch a plane, I was finally on board on time & we were taxiing out to takeoff – 3rd in line – I said to myself, finally, I may make it in time for this wedding after all!! We make that final turn, the pilot hits the gas and we are full throttle, leaning back in the seat, waiting for that lift off feeling…..then all of a sudden bam! The pilot slams on the breaks and makes a very fast left turn, crossing both run ways & parks the plane just off the run way! Accckkk!! I didn’t know a plane could turn that fast!!! We all just look at each other – THAT was not normal! “We apologize, ladies & gentlemen. As we hit the throttle, an engine warning light came on. Maintenance is on the way out to us & they will investigate the problem & try to fix it right here.”
What?? Engine warning light?? That does not sound good……everyone turns on their phones & starts to text their loved ones….. engines are turned off & the door is opened & the maintenance guy enters…testing ensues…
what now? We don’t have much choice…we sit & wait at the end of the run way, our plane rumbling & the ground shaking with the Other planes each taking their respective turns at take off. A few more updates – everything tests as normal – it is decided that an early morning de-icing hit a sensor, making it inoperable – it was being cleaned off & tested as he spoke…..
Maintenance guy leaves, cabin door is secured – “flight attendants, prepare for departure.” What????? We are left to assume it was fixed…we cut in line to take off, turn the corner, and once again, full throttle……..
I didn’t realize I was holding my breath until we were wheels up & airborne & I realize tears are rolling down my cheeks……so thankful for those loud engines blaring – I don’t think I’ll ever complain about their noise again!! In that moment, I decided life was too short & I was gonna start this blog & do more of what I love!! So come along on this crazy ride with me, and hopefully we can scrap & craft along the way! At times I may seem random, but isn’t that what our best life should be – a series of random, happy “scraps” of life??!!??!! Now, to muster enough courage to get back on that return flight home tomorrow morning….