Facing the truth and dealing with it!
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 08:35PM Ok it's official... it's time for me to go home!
I was writing an email to a dear friend of mine and I suddenly stopped and wanted to work out how long I had been on the road for... Since the beginning of September I have had 19 days at home!!! Thankfully I have been with Charlie for some of it except for Australia and the UK so it's not been so bad, but I am sure the dogs are wondering where their mommy is!
And today has just finally clarified that it's time to stop for a while. We were traveling from Pensacola to Sarasota, and if we had driven it would have been easier, as we arrived in Atlanta to find the jet bridge was stuck and that delayed us, we had 40 minutes to get out connection... we dodged people and bags and finally got on the train to go to terminal T and got off when it was announced for Terminal T...
At this point we had 20 minutes to get to the flight... no problem we can do this... only to find.... Ahhhhhh Nooooo Security.... HELP! Because we had come up we couldn't go back down as it would lead us out... which that then took another 10 minutes AND then my hand luggage had to be checked, so the boys went off to catch the plane, only to find them shutting the door as they arrived!
After the snotty Delta agent, we went up to the Sky lounge to find a lovely lady who got us on the next flight... so we chilled and had sushi and a beer. Perfect really.
I am so thankful that we all get on as a team or we would have been run ragged and snapping at each other. So we arrived at Sarasota... finally, to find one of the cases of new camera equipment had gone missing.... Oh no! And it's still MIA!
Now some would say... but hold on Lisa your psychic didn't you know... and reality... yes I did, and I told the guys today, but what can you do... it obviously happened for a reason!
It really has been a comedy of errors today but we have to keep looking forward and facing situations with a smile on our face... there is nothing we can do, certainly in the situation the LW team found themselves in today.
However there are sometimes in life that we have to face things, certainly when we don't want too... and we can bury our head in the sand for only so long, and then suddenly something hits us and then it's BAMM you realize that you HAVE to face it and deal with the situation and find a solution. Just like me, I didn't want to face the fact that actually I was seeing us missing the flight and a case going missing, because what was I going to do... and now it's happened I have to have complete faith that it will work it's self out.
Thats what happens so you are faced with situations and you have to have faith that they will work out and eventually it will work out for the best. It's only a moment in time and while that moment could be a lot of sorting out... ultimately it's gonna be fine! I know it will be alright on the night as they say!
So with the car, the makeup (which by the way has gone missing) and the case and the flight... it's official I am ready to go home...
2 more shows... whoohoo before I do the CA show and that's a wrap for the year!
Have a fun day and face things that you don't want too... you will fell better after the fact!
Hugs
Lisa xx
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Whew! Glad you made it.... even if the rest of the things didnt..... you will be home soon.. hold that near!! :)
Whew! I'm tired just READING about your day!
And your experience totally validates what I've been feeling about this moon (and writing on the member boards). Up and down and all around!
Oh, and Delta always sucks.
Time to come home. Am hearing Ozzy singing "Mama I'm comin'home!" Your poochies must be singing that for you! The air is crisp and cool here, and rain for the early part of next week, so getcher self here and curl up in your own beddie bye and just RELAX......
goodness gracious what a caper someone pi$$ed on the magic paper......LOL trying to remember which celeb said that in one of his pantomimes that went a bit pete tong....LOL
Yea What a caper.....your Amazin howd u all keep sane....lol
Luv Ya N hopein you Have a super mega fantaticulos Crimbo and that the New year brings all that your heart Desires....
Many Yorky Hugz Much Luv N light My sweet Brummy Witchy Woman
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Hi Lisa,
I came back on to say from last night's blog...that me being a Floridian, the North has a different feel than than South Fl. Where I "currently reside". Central and North even feel better, but NOT the place for me. I know that.
OK, now for your tonight's thought/blog= Wow!! It's jolting isn't it? The sushi and beer helped. Sorry the Delta agent was a snot. I know so many of them can be, along with American. I flew for those 20 years. ATL is a huge airport. But, yes indeed...it is time for you to go home. One of the very supportive issues is "you have a team" that helps. Many more wonderful blessings you have to help with also.
Some of us Do not have that, or even 1 of those things. It can spin the whirlwinds for sure!
I'm so glad you will be home to CA. very soon. Hang in there and watch Rod Stewart on Conan tonight. ;-))
hugs and love,
ooo
Aaahhh...that full, confusing moon is messing things all up! LOL! Im vibing you a fabulous journey back to Cali.....xox
Oh my gosh what a day. l also believe that in the end everything will work out. It's all about trusting the process and letting go of control. l have to say ,my favourite part of the story was the sushi and beer .Lol. Actually, you have just inspired me to sit outside,chill and have a nice glass of beer whilst l let the kids run feral .
Aw shame, Lisa... it really is time for you to go home and put your feet up and enjoy family time. I really don't know how you keep on the run the way you do, but there comes a time when you need to touch base and take that well deserved break. It is also really really important to bond with your loved ones every now and then otherwise your life becomes imbalanced... it is no wonder things are going wrong in your travels. I think there is a message in there somewhere!! I am a firm believer in having a balance in life and if there is anything I nag my hubby about it is that. He loves working hard and mostly I let him get on with it... then suddenly I put my foot down and insist on him taking a break. I think my second name should be Balance because it is that important to me and I believe so strongly in it.
Have an awesome Christmas with your loved ones. Speaking of Christmas, your December newsletter was lovely and very pertinent, because although it is a beautiful time of the year for many, it is also a time when loved ones who have passed are sorely missed... so let's all pray that the people who are sad or lonely for whatever reason, find a way to get through this period and find a reason to smile, because I am sure that is what their loved ones would wish for them.
Hugs and blessings to everyone,
Jeanette
Well, Lisa, you and your team, certainly deserve a break!! No doubt about that..Just seeing how you go from country to country non stop, show after show, meet and greet after meet and greet and everything else in between, makes me tired just thinking about it! But the love and hope and closure you have given to people, world wide, is an amazing achievement..remember that!! Now, get home soon, and just relax, knowing all the while, you have helped so many people this year!! Thank you!! Love Stace XXX
Lisa,
I'm glad you made it to Sarasota but sorry the weather will be lousy while you're here. I've lived in Sarasota since 1997 and it truely is paradise. I have a brother and ex-husband in spirit, unless they have come back in a new life. I don't know if they would have any messages for me but that was why I was interested in attending tonight's show however my husband's business has been slow and we have our heaviest month of bills plus all the Christmas shopping so I couldn't justify the expense and my husband isn't a believer so he would have been upset with me if I had. Hope your time here is a positive experience. You'll be home soon so you can rest and enjoy the holidays with your family.
Sorry this has been a trip of chaos. I am glad you got there, and as far as the makeup, the camera equipment someone might be thinking they just came into a great christmas. Pisses me off that others can take from someone and feel nothing for thier actions like driving your car at the valet.
You know what though, you have still kept positive and so has your team, so that's good. Your going to be home soon and celebrating the next how ever many weeks with your family through the holidays :) That is always something to look forward to !!!! Just Breathe :)
Hugs to you and your crew :)
Atmos
Lisa, you have had an adventure! You don't soon forget trips like this one.
Slow down now.....you are almost home.....just click your heels (or heals!) together three times and say, "There's no place like home, There's no place like home, There's no place like home." And you will be back in your comfy clothes, hugging Charlie and decking the tree.
Safe travels!
peace...deb t/illinois
Hi Lisa,
Better the make up than the car!
Better the camera than a LW member team MIA!!
Home sweet Home it will be for you!
Have good Shows ;0)
P.s: you can put a GPS in each thing that you don't want to loose..
So you will be the Highest Hightech Team in the World on Tour! LOL!!
Facing life on life terms isn't fun or should I say learning to deal with it isn't fun.
I'm glad things enventually worked out for you!
I hope you make it home safely and enjoy the holidays!
Hi Lisa,
Reading your blog tonight I do not know how you all keep going, are you all on a Supa Multi Vit combination every day. Maybe go back to travelling on your bus it sounds less complex and you all laugh and have fun together. What a great team you have they sounds wonderful. Have the most fabulous Christmas/New Year Break with your family and pets. Hope Santa is good to you.
So glad you are on your way home. Take care and lots of love and light!!!
WOW!! The universe is definitely putting up roadblocks in your path.....it's time to relax and spend time w/ your family and friends. You live an exhausting, crazy life.....bless you for all that you do and all that you sacrifice! Much love and Big Hugs!
And all the better to have Mom waiting by the door when you get in! This was but a momentary snafu. Agitating, yes, but a reminder that better times await. As you did with the makeup, most things in life can be replaced. Not so for the superb family times that are coming up... Charlie is only little once, but the love & support surrounding him this Holiday season will stay with him his whole life. A brush of the cheek & arms around you both, as you reconnect in happiness! Love, L & A
Lisa
All I can say is bad things come in 3s so you have that you should now be good to go now....
looking forward to seeing you tonight....
It'll be a great night
Sarah
Hello Lisa, well what an adventure ! I'm glad youa re all fine...
Yes facing difficult moments is the only way. Otherwise, I've noticed that when I try avoiding it, it gives me even worse anxiety and so I start talking t myself too much... ;-)
Lately I 've had to deal with conflicts with pupils in high-school, and it's not always easy to "negociate" with teenagers... Anyway, I faced it indeed and I can only hope it will be better soon...
Have a great day and a good trip home !
Love,
Lise
Hi my love, Wow!! What an ordeal you had, but you finally made it okay! And do know that you will be home soon to be with Charlie and the animals!!
Just enjoy your time in Florida and then hurry home my dear. I hope you are okay with the missing things, those are all replaceable. Know that you are loved by many esp. by me.
Love you, Mary
Hello Lisa, your blog today hit home for my hubby Robert & I as things have been going on like that for a few days now and we were at our wits end, but I kept saying "well what can we do about it?" and there was nothing so then you know it is time to just "get over it" and move on. Not so easy for my husband but I am going to print out your blog and he won't think I am the only one with that line of thinking :). Your family is so precious to share you with all of us out there that love seeing and hearing you, oh and your dogs too!! My dog is such a "momma" baby that she would not be too happy with me if I were to be gone like that. Love your strength!!!
Hugs, Judi :)
Lisa, This post was a direct hit to me, as I have to realize that things with my Gram will be changed forever. We may have to have hospice and others come in and take over in a sense and in away it's hard because I helped take care of her and I feel like it's also a close step in saying goodbye. I'm having a heavy heart and a lot of sad emotions. I know it has to happen and I have to face it and I pray it all works out.
Aw Lisa... so sorry to hear that you and the team are going through all this crap. Thank goodness everyone is okay and that is what matters. Although I can only imagine how frustrated and disgusted you must feel. Gee, I would be having many hissy fits by now, but really getting all crazy doesn't really help matters either. You guys are handling it rather well considering. It is disheartening to hear how dishonest and rude some people can be and you are not even in New York. All good things to come, I am giving a shout to the Universe for you.
Big Hugs,
DS
Home again, home again, jiggity jig, the kids use to say that whenever we came home from something :) May the moon mellow, & your lost stuff be found..Have a great show, good times with your team, & safe travels home...Keep smiling, your amazing....Love you bunches, big hugs......mauder
You did absolutely the right thing -- just took it all in stride and then made a positive thing out of a negative. Sushi and beer sounds GREAT to me, too! It's so much better for our health to not let stressors get to us. And, yeah, the airline people suck -- U.S. Airways ("U.S. Scareways" is what I call it) is just about the worst. One time I got to the airport a full 1 1/2 hours early and still missed the plane because their line to check in was so long and understaffed. Same thing as you -- they were closing the door on me, my daughter in stroller, and older daughter when I begged them to keep it open,and they wouldn't. They had a line of about 20+ people at the gate who also missed the flight for the same reason as me!
Glad you're back home, and remember: come to Denver soon!