... dylan's plagio triumph ...

angel flight = green carrie

We were lucky enough to be selected for an Angel Flight for our visit to Miami last Monday, the 19th. It was an experience! They picked us up at the airport on the island (which is about 2 minutes from our house). One plane flew us the entire way down to Miami and we took 2 planes on the way back (switching in Titusville,FL). Now, I knew that these planes would be small, but I wasn't prepared ... they make my Nissan Altima look like a limo!

The first plane had 4 seats, but room for 6 so there was a little extra room for cargo. It was a little bumpy at take off, but as soon as we got up to 4,000 feet it was pretty smooth sailing. Took about 3 hours to get to Miami.

The return flight was more of a nail biter for me. We flew out of Miami at 3:30 - it was 100 degrees outside; the plane felt like 200. It was much smaller than the first plane. Like barely enough room to get the carseat in the back seat with Dylan and me. Due to all of the air traffic they didn't allow us to fly above 2,000 feet for the first hour of the flight - it was incredibly bumpy. And hot. Dylan and I both sweat through all of our clothes. I must've been green because the pilot turned around to show me where the airsick bags were ... and I quickly put one to good use. Nice, huh? Soon after that we soared up to 7,000 feet, the air got cooler, less turbulence and I stopped cussing. We landed in Titusville and switched to a different plane - the smallest of all three! This one was so tiny that we had to put the carseat base in the front seat with the pilot because it wouldn't fit in the back. However, this was the best flight - nice and smooth and much, much cooler.

All three of the pilots were incredibly nice and so, so generous. I am still amazed that there are so many kind, thoughtful and generous people out there. It's truly touching.

Oh - and the most important thing here - Dylan's appointment went great! The therapist said she's beginning to see some improvements in the shape of his head already. His neck, while still very tight, is beginning to loosen up as well.

Next appointment - Monday, June 26.

Note to self: for the next trip take lots of water, onsies only for Dylan, 7-up for mom and don't wear a skirt.

posted by the jaynes family @ 10:00 AM