As the 'Don't leave your bags unattended...' announcement is repeated, in both Spanish and English I move forward a couple of inches, trying not to bump mum's heels with the luggage trolley while Barbara pushes the wheelchair dad's sitting in forward too. There are moans and groans about the queue size and lack of check-in counters, from both in front and behind me, and I can feel the tension emanating from mum as she checks she has the passports and Boarding Passes for the umpteenth time, and her frustration as her carry-on case keeps falling over. Dad is trying to hold the tears back...he hates farewells and he hates going back to the cold weather...I'm glad I'm standing behind them. Now I start to feel guilty for wishing them away...but at the same time I feel relief that dad will be near to his own Doctor, and I know that mum is rejoicing inside- just desperate to get the travelling over and be in the safety of her own environment!
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One of the airport staff suddenly appears and tells us that we can go to the front of the queue, so that the wheelchair can be checked through in plenty of time...time for me to start concentrating again and get the travellers checked in.
I am linking up with Alexa's SIMPLY A MOMENT (rather belatedly admittedly) ...if you head over there you will find some more 'moments' to read about.
Hope your weekend is going well!
Thanks for dropping by!
take care of you
Alison xx
I can fully understand your dad hating to leave behind the warmth and you. I hope they have a safe and uneventful journey home.
ReplyDeleteDoes seem that queue is the same the world over!
ReplyDeleteYes, I hate airport queueing too.
ReplyDeleteAnd can sympathise with worrying about parents... mine has had a lurgy this week and I've been nursing her - until I went down with it myself & had to stay home (luckily she had help lined up, as I was supposed to be away this weekend). Hope your dad will not need the services of that doctor!
I'm glad he was okay to travel and that they are now back home x
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing all of the emotions that we feel in such a short space of time. I am enjoying these posts of yours.
ReplyDeleteglad they made it home safely! (and yes, airports are the same all over... it's too bad we have to deal with that in order to travel!)
ReplyDeleteGlad they got home safely Alison. I can imagine your mixed emotions, your writing is very evocative.
ReplyDeleteoh those airport moments, beautifully captured
ReplyDeleteGlad they are safely home near their own Dr. Having to use a wheelchair when travelling I'm surprised they didn't have a line especially for those in wheelchairs.
ReplyDeleteGlad that he's safe at home again - hope that your queueing will be quick as well!
ReplyDeleteFarewells are hard, but it is good to capture the moment.
ReplyDeleteIt's with love that you wished them a quick trip home. You've written this so beautifully
ReplyDeleteTraveling is so much more cumbersome that it used to be. Glad someone spotted your party and moved you forward to help relieve the stress. Hope everyone is safe and comfy at home now.
ReplyDeleteSuch great writing today Alison - I really felt like I was right there with you. So crowded and tense! Glad you caught a break there.
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That's such a vivid and poignant snapshot in time, Alison, with so many different feelings jostling for attention. Right there with you ... Hoping they are safely home and you can relax a little too, knowing your Dad is right next to the medical care he might need. And thank-you so much for joining in again this month - looking forward to meeting you soon!
ReplyDeleteShame :( Hope your dad improves & they are all safely back home now!
ReplyDeleteThat is so well written that I feel like I'm there with you. I hope your parents had a safe journey x
ReplyDeleteA moment told with such feeling, Alison. Always bittersweet saying goodbye to family; difficult to know they have a journey ahead, but grateful that your dad will be close to his doctor. x
ReplyDeleteOh Alison, goodbyes at an airport, so hard. Hope your family are back in their own home now. x
ReplyDeleteVery poignant - it is hard to say goodbye, hope they are safely back home now.
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know I have passed over the super sweet blogging award, hope you like it - details on my blog.
Hugs, Estelle xx
A good moment to capture! Glad the visit went well & they are safely home.
ReplyDeleteHow bittersweet these situations can be. I'm glad they returned home safe!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, Alison, you did such a great job writing this I felt a bit irritated with the whole airport scene myself! haha! I hope your parents are doing well since they've arrived home. Let me know how they are doing, ok? xo
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