Tomorrow..!!

[Heather]

I was thinking of you when I was watching the news and weather. It will all work out hon. He cares for who you are on the inside..that is who he fell in love with. You are an amazing person, so sweet and caring...and now it is YOUR time to be happy! I can't wait till you update...be sure you don't forget about us!!! You are moving there right??!! How far of a flight is it? How does your family feel? Are they supportive?

Aw! thanks. your words are always encouraging! I definitely won't be forgetting all of you! I will keep you updated If everything goes well with the meeting(which I'm sure it will!) I'll stay there, we just want to feel the connection in person and then say for sure that I am staying. There's about a 4 hour flight from Portland to Houston and then an hour and half layover in Houston and then another hour and a half flight from Houston to St Louis. if they don't cancel the flight. Otherwise, I'll be stuck in Houston. I'm not expecting any delays from Portland. My family thinks I'm going to just "visit" although they do know I have a one way ticket and I think they are fully expecting me to stay. They have been pretty supportive so far, my mom hasn't directly told me how she feels about it but she's realized its time she lets me live my life the way I want to and told a friend if I decide to stay she will be happy for me. My brother has been saying the past few days.. "if you leave and never come back, I love you sis.."

Directly and indirectly, I think we have an awesome support system and I know everything will go okay, now to get past this weather...


Thank you to everyone else for your supporting words of encouragement, it's appreciated and I will definitely keep you updated on everything! and post pics

<3

[Karringtyn]

I LOVE that your family is supporting you!!!!!!!!!!!!

My fingers are crossed...please let us know you got there safely...I know I know..I am a Mother Hen!

[PaperbackWriter]

Fingers crossed for you! Good luck!

[agentholli]

I am so our of the loop..i didn't even know you had another boyfriend. WOW sounds like an amazing plan! I hope you don't get stuck....and good luck!

[paulawriteslove]

Have fun!

[Heather]

Thank you everyone!

Karringtyn - check facebook for more updates I will post on their regularly from my phone.

As of now, the flights are scheduled and there are no delays for my particular flights *fingers crossed* hopefully he can get to the airport safely as well <3

I can't sleep Just thought I would share!

[13000km]

I remember meeting my boyfriend for the first time in PDX! I had just flew about 20 hours and had to wait in a long line to clear immigration. But the moment I stepped off the bus to the terminal and saw him, all the stresses from the journey and any nervousness or hesitation vanished. I will always remember the feeling of our very first hug at the airport. (:

I hope all goes well with your flight and that you have a great time there!

[Heather]

thank you!


update:

st louis airport, you suck and I dislike you with a passion.


Departure
Airport:
Houston, TX (IAH) Airport Info
Scheduled Time: 7:50 PM, Feb 1
Arrival
Status: Cancelled
Airport:
St Louis, MO (STL) Airport Info
Scheduled Time: 9:51 PM, Feb 1

[xopookie]

Get em' girl everything will be just fine! aka peachy clean! ! He'll like you for who you are and what you are! Just be yourself and everything will be ok

[xopookie]

thank you!


update:

st louis airport, you suck and I dislike you with a passion.


Departure
Airport:
Houston, TX (IAH) Airport Info
Scheduled Time: 7:50 PM, Feb 1
Arrival
Status: Cancelled
Airport:
St Louis, MO (STL) Airport Info
Scheduled Time: 9:51 PM, Feb 1

Damn me too! Isn't that the show me state well they should show you the flight! Not a cancelled one!

[alx5150]

Quit hatin' on STL XD

But seriously, the weather is horrible here, that's why they're are canceling. I'm probably going to be off school for the next few day's. Would you rather there be a flight and risk something horrible happening? I know the feeling though, Id want to go through anything to be with Melissa. I wish the best

[Riyko]

Oh just to let you know, because it snowed in texas last night almost everything is closed because in Texas when it snows they aren't sure what to do with it. I say that in a serious way because it's true, my dad works at DFW and they've cancelled a ton of flights today.

[Heather]

alx- hahahah, not hatin' well yeah kinda because they suck for having bad weather and canceled flights... but yeah, I know its for the best still it sucks! Another night, not in his arms..boooo!

Riyko- ohh I know, I'm sure theres lots of canceled flights, apparently my mom heard on the news that theres even canceled flights FROM Portland, good thing mine to Houston isnt one.. and its not bad here, roads are clear, sun is shining, I dont remember the last time something fell from the sky.. eh.

It will all work out in the end.

[Heather]

Okay so everyone has been asking about how the visit is going and such so I thought I would pop on here and give you guys a little info on the stuff..

My flight from Houston to St. Louis was cancelled so I ended up staying the night in Houston, I was cold, hungry and all I wanted was to be in his arms already, it was horrible and felt like torture. Hearing his voice through the phone was even worse because I knew I was meant to be in his arms sleeping that night when really I was just sleeping on an airport floor, NOT COMFY! We talked less than we normally do that night because he had to get up early to finish getting things together and I wanted to try to get some sleep without freezing(didn't end up happening). I woke up, texted him of course, got myself ready the best I could without being able to shower, checked my bag in and waited.... felt like I was waiting for eternity. I wasn't guaranteed a seat on the flight that left Houston @1 and got into St Louis @3 so he was waiting to hear, we talked on the phone off and on most of the day, we hung up when they were boarding for the 1pm flight. I texted him about 15 minutes after hanging up the phone and told him I had gotten on the 1pm flight, I was very lucky because when the lady handed me my ticket for the flight she said "when you get to the gate, let them know that you are the last one" I smiled, I couldn't stop smiling!! I texted him and told him that I got on. I was so excited but nervous at the same time. When I got into St Louis for some reason I automatically started thinking "Omg.. go home.. go back to Portland.." I actually texted him asking if I could leave now? He said no, that he would be crushed.. I called my mom and my best friend for support. My mom wasn't in a good mood or something because she didn't seem to care. So I just waited, texted him etc. He called and we talked most of his trip to the airport, I knew he would be late just because he didn't leave his house until I told him if I was or wasnt getting on that flight. We laughed and joked, I told him where I was, what was around me, that I was nervous etc. He said I had no need to be.. but still, it was something I couldn't control.

He parked and walked into the airport, didn't see me.. so he was going to find a bathroom, walked around a corner and I saw him, automatically started blushing and said "Aw! I dont want to hang up now.." I let him walk towards me more and when I thought the time was right I met him "half way" we wrapped our arms around each other, I listened to his heart beat.. and then said I love you. He kissed me, told me I look beautiful, and said that he loved me too. We continued to hug, kissed again and then he picked up my bag(which I told him would be heavy and he lifted it like it was nothing..) walking hand in hand we found a bathroom(woot) calmed my nerves a bit while waiting for him... then.. we walked to the car together(He ended up parking in the parking garage right outside where I was!!!). We kissed in the car again and then took our first picture together.



we had a longgggg car ride home.. talked a lot, got lost a little bit, stopped and got something to eat, but I felt so comfortable finally being in his arms, it was a great deal of relief for him to wrap his arms around me and make me feel like the most important thing in his life, to see him smile.. was amazing. Everything has been going really well. We have connected just as well in person as we did online before we met, I'm really happy he treats me good and it's a pretty big change for me to deal with, but I've been adapting pretty well. His family seems to like me, I can tell his sister does, but I can't read his dad at all. But he claims that they all like me. His daughter, adores me. I was nervous about meeting her, but finally got to on Saturday we picked her up from her moms typically she was shy and wouldn't talk much in the car, but when we got to the house I carried her bags in for her and kind of let her know that I'm "okay" and that she doesn't have to be afraid of me. She started warming up pretty quickly. She's so adorable and smart.. today, she actually hugged and kissed me and told me that she loves me. Being 5, the words "I love you" probably don't mean as much as they do to us. But, it was cute.. and everything is going well.


I will update again soon hopefully..

[tiffinnie]

omg I'm so happy for you ^.^
So very storybook! aww <3 thank you for updating!! enjoy your time and take tons of pix!