As I ran to catch my connecting flight to Minneapolis from
San Francisco, I began to lose breath.
The excitement of the Holidays had mounted and I wanted to do everything
in my power to get to my connecting flight before its departure…I was 45
minutes behind schedule…didn’t want to make a mistake and so I ran down the
corridor toward gate 72 with my luggage, computer bag and purse.
As I rounded the corner and arrived at the gate, I was
greeted by the most handsome of men. Oh yeah!
There were passengers all around and I had a beautiful man ready, able and
absolutely willing to share the great news that our flight had not yet
departed. Catching my breath, I thought
this was the greatest of tidings. My
friendly greeter realized I was out of breath and offered me a bottle of
water. I graciously accepted and began
to guzzle the refreshment, albeit as delicately as possible.
We were enjoying small talk when I began choking due to the
challenge of drinking and talking at the same time. Ugh, I thought, in front of this most
handsome and classy guy, I’m dying before his eyes. A polite “excuse me” to use the bathrooms and
off I went with tears running down my face and the inability to speak because
of my situation.
Upon my return he smiled and told me it was okay – to breath
and relax and that all is well. Calmed
and refreshed, I boarded the plane ahead of him.
Instantly I felt relieved and somewhat calmed. Our seats were a few rows apart…however, I felt
connected and confident I would have no further choking (believe me when I say,
I was coughing a good ten minutes). We
were going to make it to Minneapolis after all and I would live to see it. Yay!
It’s so nice to have the Holiday Spirit in our hearts as we
make our journeys to reconnect with loved ones over dinners fantastic, memories
revisited and stories of promise. As I
look forward each year to this holiday season, I am reminded of the small
gestures of kindness that can be so easily given and so gratefully received.
With joy in my heart, and a clear throat, I leap into the
next year! Thanks Mohamed for the
refreshing water, peaceful state of being and your kind, beautiful face in the
crowd. In the Spirit of Giving I shall
remember your gesture to help a traveler in need, and Merry Christmas!
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