Home Again
Well, I am home once again and actually feeling somewhat sad missing my family and the absolutely awesome time we had together. Not only could I not believe I was there, but we were able to all enjoy time together. Leaving was okay since all were still asleep and I didn’t have to see the faces of my two very precious grandsons. I did however wake-up my daughter-in-law and son to say good-bye and I love them.
Then off I went to, once again, experience the 288 mile drive back to Oakland. I did stop in Berkeley and see my original writ attorney (known as my extended family) to share breakfast with her, and another attorney who helped on my case as well. I also was finally able to meet the wonderful husband in Judy’s life who gave up many hours with his wife so that she could work tirelessly on my writ. It was great to meet their son and her daughter as well as I have heard so much about them and really felt a though I already knew them.
Upon leaving I realized I only had about 40 minutes to make it to the car rental agency and the airport to make my 12:20 pm flight. I am sure that I don’t need to mention the fact that by this time I am an absolute nervous wreck to say the least and terrified I will miss my flight. I took care of the rental car paperwork and then off to the airport I go as I was down to approximately 18 minutes before my flight leaves. I was a mess. The sky cap then checks my luggage, whips me thru TSA, and onto the elevator to my gate for my flight. As we enter the elevator he says, “M’am we are going to have to run so hold on.” As we got off the elevator I began announcing to everyone in the corridor, “Excuse us. Pardon us.” We then arrived at my gate with only 9 minutes to spare. And can you believe that the plane was not in sight! I thought they had taken off when in reality, it had been delayed until 12:50 p.m. What a fiasco, but I made it at least!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Glad you had such a great time with your family! That’s hilarious about the airport, guess we’re just out of luck when it comes to flying!
June 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Adam,
Thanks for the smile. Yes, airports and I don’t seem to get along so well. I don’t do the last minute things very well either so I’ve got to learn to take traffic, etc. into account when I need to be somewhere. I sure haven’t had to worry about that for a long time. My time with my family was utterly amazing and I actually can’t wait to see them again.
June 12th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
The best information i have found exactly here. Keep going. Thank you!
June 14th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Kelly, thank you for your encouragement. I don’t know that these are the best words, I just know they are from not only personal experience, but from my heart.
July 15th, 2009 at 12:09 am
You are home, surrounded by family (some old and many new including me) who absolutely adore you and the work you are continuing outside your past environment. Putting a face on DV is not easy, it is all around us, and most are suffering in silence. You are my new inspiration. I am here for YOU and you are in a safe place surrounded by people who care about you without boundaries. Go Girl! Love always.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Sallie,I truly appreciate your words of encouragement. It means alot to not feel rejected or judged for having to defend my life against my abuser. It is my mission to make a difference not only in the lives of those who are still trapped in the silent tragedy of abuse but also those who are survivors wanting to heal and move forward.
Domestic Violence will never end, but in the meantime we sure can work to educate those who need it most.Thank you so very much!
April 29th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
it’s really crazy where some people half to go to be free,and very sad when we realize “home is where we don’t belong”and yeah,when jail is safer…GOSH!U HAVE SO COME ALONG WAY,CONTINUE TO GO,AND ALWAYS GROW.WAITING ON SIN BY SILENCE TO BE WAITING IN MY MAILBOX FOR ME TO VIEW.THANK-YOU BRENDA.=)
June 8th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Hello Daphne, how cool that you were able to read my blog. How awesome that I am being blessed enough to travel the U.S. and educate and make a difference not only for victims of domestic violence but also those wanting to learn how they too can make a difference in their community. I hope that you enjoy Sin By Silence, hold a screening with your friends see the change happen.