Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Patty. This segment is well written and clear. I'm sorry you had troubles meeting up with your son during this segment of your story. This part reminds me of a visit to my own son. It was a disaster throughout. I hope yours gets better for you in segment 2.

In author's note, I think you want the word to be "inauspicious" (unfavorable) rather than "auspicious" (favorable). Marilyn

 Comment Written 19-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

Hi Marilyn; thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate you catching the nit - I made the correction. When you read Part II, you will see that the trip came to a good conclusion,
~patty~
at least as good as it could get

Comment from bookishfabler

Excellent

Wow, that must have felt awful. So sorry.


Boarding for my flight was called promptly at five thirty(,) and I grabbed a window seat since(,) I was in the A group on the Southwest Airlines trip

Hugs Heidi

 Comment Written 19-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

Hi Heidi; thank you for catching the nits. I went in and made the edits. The trip got better, but it certainly started out on a sour note,
~patty~

Comment from Marvin Calloway

Excellent

A touching and somewhat frightening story. Well told. The love you have for your son comes through, plainly. Nice description of the airport routine.
Looking forward to the next part.
Marv

 Comment Written 18-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

Hi Marv; thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. This was a tough write, because it was a tough day. I got through it, and the rest of the visit went well enough. I'm glad to be home, and I've processed a great deal of it - I'm doing much better,
~patty~

Comment from XGoneX

Excellent

Hi Patty,
Indeed things didn't start very well. As I read I could feel your anxiety, concern and disappointment. I'm glad your son eventually called you. Looking forward to read about your encounter with your son. The post reads very well.

 Comment Written 18-May-2017

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reply by the author on 18-May-2017

thank you so much for stopping by to read and review this story. I am home now, and I've started to recover from the big adventure of flying and hanging out with my son. I hope you enjoyed the second part, too.
~patty~

Comment from dweigt

Excellent

Oh, not a great start to your visit.

Nothing to critique; I didn't notice any spags, and nothing that took me out of reading mode. Your writing is very natural and smooth.

Keep writing!

 Comment Written 18-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

thank you so much for your thoughtful review on this piece. I'm glad you decided to follow along as I've already responded to your review of Part II. I appreciate you reading and your time,
~patty~

Comment from Heidi M

Excellent

It would be awful to not have him waiting to meet you at the airport. All the scary scenarios that must have run through your mind while you waited and wondered.

I waited (in) line

 Comment Written 17-May-2017

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reply by the author on 18-May-2017

Hi Heidi; this certainly was a shaky start to the trip. I found myself wondering if I was going to just have a nice quiet time by myself or...? It did turn out okay, and I didn't lose my temper - I just made him wait until the next morning to see me,
~patty~

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I could feel the hurt you felt, I would have been just as upset, but ready to make excuses for him, I always do. It's a long haul to arrive without someone to meet you. I am going to read part two now and hopefully the good news. :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 17-May-2017

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reply by the author on 17-May-2017

Hi Sandra; since you read part II also, I know that you have a better insight to how the trip went. I appreciate you reading both parts of the story,
~patty~

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Exceptional

Oh yes this is well written my friend it looks like you had a shaky start but all was well I am so pleased that nothing had happened to Gregory I enjoyed well-done regards, Jill

 Comment Written 17-May-2017

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reply by the author on 17-May-2017

Hi Jill; thank you so much for reading this part of the story. It did all turn out good and I'm home with a more peaceful heart.
~patty~

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I know that feeling and as a Mother you worry and these circumstances, it's no wonder you fell asleep with a broken heart, I am about to read part two now, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 17-May-2017

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reply by the author on 17-May-2017

Dolly; thank you for reading. I see that you have reviewed Part II - I will give you a proper thank you there,
~patty~

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

You must have been very stressed when Gregory didn't show up at the airport Patty, on the plus side your hotel suite sounds great I hope you got to enjoy it. Nicely written,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 17-May-2017

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reply by the author on 17-May-2017

Hi valda; thank you so much for reading and reviewing this part of the adventure. I appreciate your warm words,
~patty~