Mostly I can't stand airports. When I'm not working I try to avoid them. But there is one thing I love about airports—reunions! Watching (and participating in) airport reunions make airports bearable—even wonderful!
I love descending the SLC escalators into a sea of sign-holders, men with flowers, wives with antsy children and babies. I especially love watching the family that has waited 2 long years for their 19 year-old boy to descend that escalator. And I cry a little every time.
Usually I am in my uniform and they aren’t there for me, but that’s okay. Reunions make me happy. They give me hope. They are full of excitement, anticipation and love!
And they get me excited for my own little reunions…
i might be crying right now. i love you.
ReplyDeleteI cry too! It's a little embarrassing when I cry because I'm watching perfect strangers. But, you know me, I cry over everything.
ReplyDeleteI agree!!! I have two favorite airport reunions.
ReplyDelete1. When my big brother came home from his mish in Brazil.
2. When I came home from my 3 week trip in France. (That was the longest I've ever been away from home, it was very emotional for me!)
I love that picture!! I love how they use it in Night at the Museum 2!