October 2, 2024                     Wednesday, 5:50 PM Scottish Time

We are in the air after a long delay at the Glasgow International Airport. It is likely we have missed our connection. We have no idea what time we will arrive home.

Tanya and Kathy picked me up at 2/3 St. David’s Place at about 9:50 AM. We drove to the airport. It took about an hour or so. By the time they checked in their car and we walked over to the terminal, it must have been noonish. It took a bit of time to go through security and to get into the departure area. We all grabbed lunch and waited to see our gate number appear on the screen. Right from the start, there was notice of a delay. We did not know why nor were we ever told why. At one point when we were at Gate 29, we could see fire trucks down below. Not sure what that was about. It was a bit unsettling.

Finally, at about 4:15 or so we were allowed to board. It appeared on the screen that we were 56 minutes out from our Iceland destination.

I think that there was an announcement just now about transferring on to a bus to go to a hotel. That is concerning news. I am going to hope those arrangements are not for us.

I am anxious to get home. I have things to do. I miss my home, the children, and Carol. This has been a long time to be away.

Overall, this has been a wonderful experience. I am glad that I got on board even if it wasn’t what I was planning originally. There is much for me to sort out.   There are things that I need to pass by both Jo B and Constance. I am inclined to begin a serious conversation about retiring as a deacon.

I would do so now, though I have a commitment as regards my book. I want to offer the four retreat programs. I want to get to work on my website.

I also have a commitment to St. Mark’s, though I do not feel as attached to that endeavor. Unless something happens, I can see myself withdrawing from there in June or July. I know it will be short of the expected three year commitment.

I felt really good about reading my book aloud at Iona. I received a positive response. I have a good feeling about it. I may want to spend more time writing and being creative.

On that note, I need to prepare for landing. We are beginning our descent.