A Memory

I always like to express my gratitude for the daily blessings I receive. Yesterday was an unusual day for me, and I was unsure of the reason. I did not feel as enthusiastic or cheerful as I typically do. Perhaps it was due to needing to wake up around 3 AM to reach my gate by 5 AM. I felt a bit subdued, with many thoughts occupying my mind, to the extent that I hadn’t fully registered my work destinations. I couldn’t recall when my mother was scheduled to travel to Paris. Upon checking my United application, I realized it was the 14th, and she had already missed one of her standby flights. After she missed her second flight, I finally understood that I was working the flight from Orlando to fly back to Washington D.C. I anticipated that she would be on my flight, a first in my nearly ten years in the industry. I recall my mother once telling me that I would not amount to anything in this life, but I believe God’s intervention guided me. When she stated I would never become a flight attendant, I believe God’s intervention again affirmed that I would, and with an excellent company at that. I was just 19 years old when she stated those things out of anger to me. I was truly grateful to recognize the immense goodness of God and the profound blessing that forgiveness offers. I was especially thankful for her presence on my flight and to hear her express that being on my flight was a long-held dream, and that God had made it a reality, which was a dream come true for her and a blessing for me. She also arrived safely in Paris. It is never too late to extend forgiveness to those who may not have believed in you, and it is never too late to offer assistance when requested. Please take care of one another and allow God’s light to illuminate your path always. Please smile, for all the blessings from above will nurture your spirit of truth and humility. 😊! -CM