Don’t tell her I’m coming
I won’t
Let it be a surprise
I will
Does she suspect?
I don’t think so
Not sure…?
I said nothing
I’ll stay back when we land
That’s a plan
Let her think it’s just you
Will do
I’ll take my guitar
Good idea!
She has always enjoyed it
It’s true
Will she meet you at baggage?
I think so
You stand there and wait to receive it
Okay
She’ll suspect something’s up when she sees it
And then?
I’ll sneak up from behind and hug her
Then I’ll catch a picture. And post it!
That was the plan to surprise my sister. But like everything else this week it didn’t play out quite according to plan.
I sent a picture from Dallas, to divert her so she’d think I was traveling alone.
Our plane was early. I got my bag and Todd’s guitar as he stayed out of view. My phone rang.
I’m here!
So am I! Here I come!
Is there anything more beautiful than meeting someone you love at the airport?
Oh no. I forgot my coat.
Go get it!
I went to alert Todd and ran back.
Where’s your coat?
It was gone.
Someone took it?
No biggie. It’s happened before.
Have room for one more? He had snuck up to the car window.
She shrieked.
I cried as they hugged, and forgot to take a picture.
My little sister had received news this week that she would be needing a serious surgery.
When you get a call like that the world changes. For about ten minutes it spins.
We’ve been through this before, she says. We’ll do it again.
Sorry you have to go first, but you know I’ll probably be next, I say. She smiles. Don’t worry! I will be with you.
We know how to do this, she says.
I’ll be back and stay with you each day. You’ll be up walking and home in no time.
She smiles again, this time, with tears in her eyes.
Not According to Plan 
You are so wonderfully creative! I love the way you structured this as dialogue! You immediately drew me into your world. And what a beautiful meeting!
I felt as though I was right there with you; yes, I always cry when meeting loved ones at the airport. So beautiful. Yet, I’m so anxious for your sister… I will pray. It sounds so serious. 😟 Love you, dear Deb!! ❤️
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Oh thank you Lynn. What is more life changing than prayer? It’s an interesting time, and we draw nearer and nearer to Him and to each other. So grateful we could all be together this weekend. ❤️ And thank you as always for your precious words. Love you, Deb
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❤ ❤
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Your sister is well?
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I pray she will be Carlos. ❤️
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me too!
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Look this:
Earth
Composer and singer: Caetano Veloso
When I found myself in jail
In the cell of a prison
It was that I saw for the first time
Such photographs
In which ye appear entire
But there, ye were not naked
And yes covered with clouds …
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee? …
No one supposes the brunette.
Inside the bluish star
In the vertigo of the cinema
I send a hug to thee
Wee girl how if I were
The homesick poet
And ye were Paraíba …
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee? …
I’m in love
For a girl, Earth
Element sign, Earth
From the sea, if say, Earth in sight
Earth for foot, firmness
Earth for hand, caress
Other luminaries are her guide …
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee? …
I am a fire lion
Without thee would consume me
To myself forever
And to nothing would worth
And it would not matter, it would
Happen, of me being people
And people is another joy
Different from the stars …
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee? …
From where neither time nor space
May the force sends the courage
To people give affection thee
Throughout for the whole trip
What ye perform in the nothing
Through which ye carry
The name of your flesh …
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee?…
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee?…
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee?…
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee? …
In the balconies of the lofts
Of the old, saint Salvador
There are memories of maidens
From the time of the Emperor
Everything, everything in Bahia
makes people want good
Bahia has a way …
Earth! Earth!
For farther
The wandering navigator
Who would ever forget thee? …
(translation for entertainment only)
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Thank you Carlos. I will soak in the poetry. It appears my country can’t download the song. Will see if I can find it another way. Love, Deb
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This is one of the biggest and most famous musician and poet of Brazilian popular music.
Just type: Terra – Caetano Veloso, on YT.
ps. he says he was arrested, it was because he was a political prisoner in the 70s, and he was deported to England. It was a regime of dictatorship in Brazil.
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Wow, I can’t wait to listen and learn more. Thank you so much Carlos. ❤️
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Deb,
My prayers for your sister.
As for ‘how it turned out’…it turned out beautifully.
The picture you carry in your heart is more vivid
than a snapshot. The piece you have written captures
and preserves the beauty of the moment. Rod Stewart was
right when he sang “a picture paints a thousand words”. It
does …but… a word in the hands of a wordsmith such as yourself
paints a picture that conveys feelings and a history … and a future.
Your unique way of sharing the events and the emotions makes this
article a collage of photos.
Thank you for sharing!
Sarah
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Dear Sarah, Your comments are like a healing balm to my soul. I only strive to be a vessel of the Spirit’s creativity. With that, I’ve no doubt God will touch those He wants to touch through the words I am guided to write. You are my encourager. (Which He knows I sometimes need 🙂 ) with gratitude— love, Deb
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Sending healing prayers and light to your sister and to you and Todd. I know your presences are healing tonics for her already. Deep Sister Love, so very precious. Love you. ❤
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Thank you Sandra. was a very precious time together. Time to value every moment and place love above all else
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