I'll be home for Christmas Part I

December 22.
We are driven to the South Bend airport by Ryan's Uncle Larry's relatives and are excited to be on our way. But as soon as we get to the counter our enthusiasm is deflated. Our flight to Chicago is delayed, so much so that we will miss our connection. They can't get us on another flight out until Thursday (Christmas Eve day). We check to make sure that our ride has left. They have.
Ryan says, "Jenn, don't forget the pact!"
FUN NO MATTER WHAT we both chant. And then take a deep breath.
We pray and then set about finding a solution.

Ryan tries to call the people who took us to the airport...no answer. So he tries another friend, but they had plans to go out that evening. SO we decided to take a bus from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare. It is scheduled to arrive 45 minutes before our flight leaves in Chicago. We prayed we would make it in time. I prayed that the plane in Chicago would be delayed.

After boarding the bus, which was MUCH nicer than I expected (think tour bus), Ryan checked our flight in Chicago again. It was delayed 25 minutes! Praise God. As long as our bus got there on time, we would make it.

We made it. With plenty of time. The flight ended up being delayed an hour and a half--giving us time to eat and change Liam before boarding our flight. We got to Seattle at 9:30pm (12:30am EST). We left our house at 1:30 EST. It was a long day.