Travel Metaphor

I'll spare you the ugly details, but suffice it to say that my kids and I spent 7 hours waiting in the SLC airport before flying to Austin, TX instead of San Antonio, TX on Tuesday. At some point during the evening, Carson was expressing his frustration. Somehow, I had been able to keep it together for the day and this is how I answered him.

A Travel Metaphor

Sometimes things are going pretty smoothly, even better than you thought they might. But then, there's a small delay. Followed by another delay, and yet another. While trying to wait out the delays, you might go looking for some food and unexpectedly meet some friendly strangers--ones who even tell you they love you. And just when you think you might have it worked out, another delay comes up. So you change your route. You might even end up in a different city than you planned on. And then, in the end, you get to the place you wanted to go, even if it took longer than you planned.

*Addendum

Sometimes you run out of gas and just can't go on. But there are people around you to help you. And they push you to the gas station where you can fill up and be on your way again.