Forgot to mention we got comp tickets to Blue Man group, very fun! Plus we sat next to some buyers from New Zealand, they have my card so hopefully we will hear from them!

I wanted to mention a finger print of God. I met a security guard on the first day of set up, his name is Joe and he made me feel like a movie star every day! Not only did he watch my luggage for me while I looked around for my booth and workers, he greeted me with a smile and a compliment every day. I am posting a picture that he took of me with our poster from the Innovation Awards. I really should have gotten a pic of him, he boosted my moral when I was the most tired. Hope to see him next year to tell him what an encouragement he was to me!

As I came home on the airplane, I reflected on the whirl wind of a week I had. Meeting so many new people, new accounts, stretching my sales ability as well as learning more about running a business. Vegas is really not my kind of town. I feel the oppression of the vices taking hold of so many people, I prayed for them, I prayed for this town. I talked to everyone I could and asked them why they were living in Vegas, many surprising answers some just searching for something to fill the void in their heart.......Jesus. I hope that the conversations I had the opportunity to have and the words that I shared, will not return void, that these individuals will have felt God's hand and His words from his daughter.

I have to say that I was more than excited to see my wonderful husband. You see, nine years ago, well almost 10. Russ was suppose to pick me up from the airport at my gate (before Sep 11, 2001) as I was coming home from Alaska. We were dating and were pretty serious about each other. I was so excited to see him and have our first reunion at an airport. I remember watching couples reuniting and I couldn't wait for that to be me!

As I walked down the ramp to the gate, my anticipation began to grow and I felt soooo emotional. I could not wait to jump in his arms and kiss him.......a lot! (PG rating)

As I looked around, I did not see him, was he hiding? Did he forget? Did he remember my flight number or airlines? I sat and waited......and waited......and waited. I finally called him at his house and he answered the phone groggy and startled. I WOKE Him up!! He over slept, his alarm did not go off. I want to rewind and tell you that I told Russ on the phone he did not have to pick me up. It was early in the morning and I would call him when I got home. But he insisted on picking me up, several times!!

So now I was at baggage claim picking up my bags and very disappointed. Russ came in his sweats and was so apologetic, he even told me of his plans to bring a big bouquet of flowers to greet me with and he was bummed that his plans fell through. I wish I could say it was the thought that counted, but not so much.

I tell you this story because Russ insisted at picking me up at the airport last night. So I have to admit that I was hopeful he would be there (not at the gate of course) but that he would be there and with flowers......was I disappointed? Again? As I came down the escalators to the baggage claim there he was with a dozen pink roses and a huge grin from ear to ear. He had made it, maybe 10 years in the making, but he was there....with my roses. He held me close and I will spare you the details on that! As I looked to my right, there were people standing with a banner and balloons that said, "Congratulations Lindsay!" I began to cry.....of course! My friends Ashley and Julie were there with their kiddlies and they all clapped, it was such a home coming. I tear up just thinking of it! They are my newest close friends and the bond we share I believe comes partly from reading a book called Wild at Heart together and I love them like my sisters!
I look forward to living life together and encouraging one another on this crazy journey of sisterhood, motherhood and friendship.

Another highlight was walking into the house and watching my boys running to me with giddy smiles say Mommy!!! My momma is home! big bear hugs and lots of kisses. It is good to be home!

I want to thank everyone for your emails, phone calls and of course trips to the airport! Thank you for your support in this dream and the makings of it becoming reality.

It is so good to be home I'll say it again! The picture post is at dinner at the Spag Factory tonight and I enjoyed Hudson as he got sauce and noodles all over his me, like I said it is good to be home!