Our Story..Leaving NC

Larry had to fly from Charlotte, NC back to MO on Saturday. Once we were ready to leave for the airport Larry came to get my bags for me. I was finishing up packing my things and Larry sat on the end of my bed. He turned me around and pulled me to him for a great big hug. He was squeezing me and I was giggling…then he leaned back, pulled me with him… and the top of my foot hit the bed frame and my foot was cut. Ha, you thought that was going to be a rated X story didn’t you? Shame on you! Hahaha! Anyway, my foot had a deep gash in it and it bled a lot! OUCH! It hurt but I laughed. Larry felt horrible. Once I assured him I was fine he started to laugh too. He said, “Well, I’ve branded you and now you mine!” It took FOREVER for that thing to heal!

Off we went to the airport. Neither of us wanted to leave each other. We were enjoying our time together and just did NOT want it to end. Anyway, we were in line to get his ticket and the guy at the counter was super nice. He was asking Larry Army question and asked where he flew in from and where he was going. You probably won’t believe this because to get through security and to the gate you have to have a boarding pass. Larry fudged the truth a little and I got to go with him to the gate. I had to go through security of course. I guess you’re wondering what he told them. He said that he had been temp. deployed to Korea and only had 24 hours with his fiancé and would just love to have some extra time with me. I tease him about “stretching the truth”. He said he was just looking into the future. So I went with him to the gate and his flight was delayed which gave us more time together. I’m sure most travelers were upset but we were happy about it.

It was time for him to board and for us to say goodbye. We hugged and hugged and hugged some more. I cried all the way to the car. I was happy for the short time we had together but sad that it was over. Then again…it was just beginning.

He called me before I got to my car. We talked until the plane was closing the door.

Once I hung up with him I started making the list of calls to let everyone know that I was alive and well and on my way back home. Of course I answered many questions and told the story of our time together over and over. Amy reminded me that I had said I would now my true feelings once I saw him and she wanted to know the verdict. You all know the answer already IF you read yesterday’s blog. Back to the phone calls, everyone was glad to hear my voice and relieved to know they did not have to send out a search party.

It was a great time and we were both looking forward to our next visit!