I picked Happiness in a Terminal by Brigette Lee from the Neovox website. The article was about how most people hate airports and are always traveling. The author does not have the pleasure of traveling and going to the airport. This is a great experience for her. Airports are a celebration for families. Working men and women coming home to be with their loved ones. Some people do not have the freedom to go and come as they please. Americans can take that for granted. We are able to choose where we are going, when and who we are coming home too. This artilce got my attention because I use to always in and out of airports. My first experience on an airplane was when I joined the Army. I was very excited and could not wait to be in a plane. I traveled yearly from North Carloina to Texas by plane. Last Sunday my sister came home from Kuwait on her R&R (rest and recuperation). The airport was filled with families waiting to see their soldiers home from war. I have not seen my sister in 10 months and this is her second time around in Kuwait. Airports can a joyous time for many families, but it can be sad when your family is leaving again.
Happiness in a Terminal
September 22nd, 2005 · 1 Comment
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Rene' Kelley
// Sep 23, 2005 at 12:12 pm
I almost selected this to review. I worked for American Airlines for 25 years and I have so many stories, so many memories. Many of the stories are quite unbelievable. It’s one of those jobs where you find yourself in a situation saying “now I’ve seen it all” and then in a few weeks, something else happens to prompt the same response. I’ve met many celebraties, (even had coffee with McLean Stevenson from MASH on a weekly basis), assisted in emergency situations/evacuations, dealt with drunks, crazy people and wonderful people too. But, the most touching experience I ever had was when my “bonus” son Jeff returned for his R&R last month. My eyes filled with tears as I watched the families and friends embrace their soldiers. One soldier’s wife looked to be 10 months pregnant. She was there with their 2 other young children. He came through the customs doors looking, dirty, tired, and most of all very tough. But, he broke down into tears when he saw his wife. It made all of us cry too. Then, our son came through the doors and our focus shifted. It was so wonderful to see him even though we knew we only had a short 2 weeks to enjoy his company. When we took him back to the airport, his flight was delayed for over 3 hours. It was difficult waiting, but it was nice to have the extra time with him. When he finally boarded the plane, my daughter, his younger sister, erupted into tears, sobbing hysterically. Yes, that did it for the rest of us too. But, he will be back before Christmas and we can look forward to the awesome moment when he walks out of the customs doors for the final time!
I hope your sister will also return soon for the final time – it is so unfair knowing these men and women are having to serve several tours of duty overseas. Yet, I appreciate their sacrifice and service and hope for a quick end to our occupation in the Middle East.