Flying High...58º outside--68º inside

Cienna boarded her flight before 8pm last night, our time, (10am the next day, Thai time...) Friends, Family members, Rotary People were all there to see her off...How exciting it was for us to see photos, via FaceBook, as this scene unfolded...I hope she was able to sleep on the plane while we were snoring away in our beds...After flying all night, she has a 4 hour layover in Seattle today before deplaning in Portland at 4pm this afternoon...Here she will be greeted by Smiling Faces, Jubilant Family and Friends, then whisk home to the barks and meows of her family pets, who have been wondering for almost a year, why she disappeared...On Thursday Ci and family will travel to Joseph where Oma, Papa and Uncle Rusty will be waiting to greet her with Fireworks, Banners, Balloons and Champagne, Smiles, Hugs, Food, Peace and Quiet...A little respite from luggage, crowds, noise, lights and decisions...A few days to relax and regroup on Oma and Papa's deck, maybe a swim in Wallowa Lake, a gondola ride, some miniature golf, wiener roast or just doing nothing but talking, listening, laughing and resting...Pinching ourselves, wondering if this past 11 months was real or some crazy dream...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Smiles all Around

Waiting for the Plane