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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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 Posted - Feb 12 2019 : 4:23:47 PM
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Okay,let me start by saying I don't fly. I flew way back in 1974 and had a horrible experience. Sad to say, I'm petrified to fly. Anyway, my husband wants to take a plane to visit relatives in the coming months. Guess what, he wants me to go with him. No buts, I'm going for him. How can I stay calm and enjoy this plane flight. Yikes, did I say I'm petrified already.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9427 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2019 : 6:00:01 PM
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Joan, I don't like to fly either and at one time had such a panic attack right after boarding that we had to get off the plane. I have flown since then to go see my grandchildren and that is what gets me through. That and an immense amount of prayer when I get nervous. I fly alone alot.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2019 : 6:23:37 PM
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There is no shame in anxiety drugs. Go see a Doctor and explain what your going thru.
Diana
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2019 : 7:33:07 PM
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Joan,, I too fly a lot, and yes, I would be nervous days before my flight... but I finally realized that for me it was about 'control'.. I was not in control and that made me nervous...Once I acknowledged that I found that I just needed to keep my brain diverted & busy...
So I read and/or play games on my ipad while inflight... over the years I have learned to relax,, I now enjoy my flights,,
Prayer also calms me...
And, yes, check with your doctor for suggestions how to calm your fears.. And don't be ashamed about your fears of flying...you are not alone.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2019 : 1:22:00 PM
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Thank you for the encouragment. I will see what my doctor recommends.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2019 : 12:50:28 PM
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Joan, I am the exact same way. I hate flying. I always find myself very nervous and sometimes even nauseous. Here is what works for me. I don't sit by the window. If I can see the ground disappear it's worse. I also take some of my own comfortable earphones and watch the movies they have available. It gets my mind off of what I'm doing. I will also try and sleep. It's not easy since it's not comfortable but it makes time go by faster. Also you could write out some conversation topics for you and your husband to talk about on the flight. Talking may also help calm you. And having the topics already written out will help if your to stressed to think. I hope my suggestions help.
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2019 : 07:50:48 AM
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Thank you Krista for suggestions. I will try my best to stay calm.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Vicki
Sebring
FLORIDA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2019 : 09:33:56 AM
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Joan I am going to be sympathetic to your plight but,,,my father told me as a child that I was not able to do steer the plane so"give it to God" and "enjoy the thrill of being where only birds used to be able to go!" I'm a travel girl from the early years but I don't think I have ever spent much energy on worry. You are going to be fine and enjoying your relatives with hubby will be remembered for a long time!
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Edited by - Krissel on Feb 17 2019 09:34:37 AM |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2019 : 11:02:28 AM
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Vicki, reading what you wrote gave me strength. You are so right, I should just let the Lord guide me thru this time in my life and be able to enjoy what's ahead. Thank you Farmsister!
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2019 : 07:33:51 AM
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The date is getting closer to fly. I'll keep you all posted. Prayers for strength.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2019 : 11:35:11 AM
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Hello farmgirls, I made the trip back and forth and loved flying .... I'm so thankful for all your support before my trip.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 06:36:37 AM
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Hi Grace, lol, knowing my husband is will be another trip soon
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Vicki
Sebring
FLORIDA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2019 : 4:48:47 PM
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Joan I am so happy you had a great time! Go girl! You are a champion!
Teach them to fish. That they too may share. |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2019 : 07:15:05 AM
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Thank you Vicki. This was a major step for me. You would think at my age (60+)lol, I wouldn't have been so scared to fly.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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Edited by - Simple Living on Apr 10 2019 07:16:17 AM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2019 : 7:46:54 PM
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Joan, we have a friend who was a pilot for American Airlines. One day I asked him how he did it. He said that he is a bus driver, but his bus is in the skies. The only difference is take off and landing. He flew for many years several flights a week. He was always home at night, in other words he would get his bus loaded and go from Dallas to wherever they were going. Then he would have some lunch get back on his bus, wait until his Dallas bound passengers were ready and drive them home. He said that his only problems were from unruly or inebriated passengers. He would not take off until everyone was seated nicely and had followed directions about buckling up. If they refused he called the guys to come and take the unruly one away...Then he calmed his bus load and brought them safely home.
TexasGran
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Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 06 2019 : 9:13:07 PM
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When my sister and I took our grandkids to Disney World about five summers ago, for some reason we were on Southwest. It was crazy crowded! But as we were dropping lower and lower toward Love Field, our pilot began his banter. I thought he was from the Carribean somewhere. Then the front wheels kissed the tarmac, "Whoa Nellie, Whoa, Whooooaaa!" We were all laughing! I told my sister that he was the best pilot, because using his sense of humor he made us forget the stress of landing, instead he had us all laughing!
TexasGran
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Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - May 08 2019 : 09:44:35 AM
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Marilyn, that is the best flight I have ever heard of :)
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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8. Do it!: Flying |
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