While our final destination of Riviera Maya, Mexico will be a wonderful experience, the process of getting there is not as much. Our first flight at 6am was delayed two hours. This means our previous genius plan to throw a big party, eat lots of sugar and energy drinks, and have friends drive us to the airport for 3:30am is looking slightly foolish in hindsight. Not being able to close my eyes while also having a giant stomachache may not be the best way to start a vacation.
It is, however, what my current circumstances are, so I will deal with them nonetheless. My partner in crime seems to be able to sleep in the upright position, which I envy but admire. I am incredibly grateful for his patience and sweet nature. I am more like a snarly bear with bad breath (hold onto that mental picture for a minute), but he simply kisses me on the forehead and tells me how beautiful I am. I am far too lucky.
While I was waiting in one of many areas, I opened my lovely Olive Tree Bible study app and read Psalm 20. Do you know what it says?
Verse 1: "May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!"
Verse 4: "May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans!"
Look at that. The three things I'm praying for right now: help for my trouble (however trivial: please don't lose my luggage), protection (lets stay safe and feel healthy), and my heart's desire (to be in gorgeous Mexico with my husband). Praying in this case might be another term for slightly whiny conversation with God; but somehow He blesses me all the same with beautiful scripture aimed right at my needs in the moment. His timing is always incredible, even through my persistent impatience. I am continuously blown away.
I think I'll stop being whiny now and try to sleep on a bench with the hubs. Or just watch him. He's pretty cute ;)
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