Glowing + Growing

Delayed, Detoured, and Deeply Grateful: A Travel Tale with a Twist

Lindsey

Well… we almost made it home smoothly. 😂

Our travel plans were cancelled, rebooked, rescheduled, delayed, re-delayed, flipped inside out, and spun around more times than a toddler in a swivel chair.

We left our dreamy vacation in Mexico only to be told—surprise!—our flight was cancelled. 😑

Then:

✈️ New flight booked for the next day.

🧠 Richard—bless this man—figured it all out like some kind of travel ninja.

🚐 Rushed to the shuttle.

🏃‍♀️ Rushed to the new flight with a completely different airline.

🎯 Landed in layover city.

🍽️ Tried THREE restaurants—fail, fail, fail.

✈️ Flight home delayed.

🛫 Flight home has no crew… delayed again.

🌩️ Storm rolls in. Turbulence warnings. Great.

🕐 Landed in Detroit at 1am… wrong terminal. Needed a shuttle.

🚘 Too tired to drive.

🏨 Checked into an overpriced hotel in Brighton.

🛗 Elevators broken. OF COURSE THEY ARE.

🧳 It’s 2:30am and we’re carrying bags and a sleeping 6-year-old up three flights of stairs. I mean, after the day we had, why not?

But then…

💙 Anderson and Richard playing slap hands in the middle of the chaos like it’s a bonding moment from a movie.

💗 Lucy, ever the queen of optimism, launches herself onto the hotel bed with uncontainable glee and declares: “This is the best place ever!” I think she actually fell asleep mid-jump.

In the middle of what felt like a comedy of errors, I got to watch my husband become a real-life superhero and my kids light up the night with joy and resilience.

So how cool is that? In the thick of travel disaster, I’m surrounded by laughter, love, and grace. My heart is full. 💕

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Hi, I’m Lindsey—wife, homeschooling mom, animal lover, and cappuccino enthusiast with a heart full of stories and a deep love for teaching and learning. ⸻ I started Raising Light to share our journey of parenting with purpose. As a former teacher, wildlife rehabilitator, Realtor, and dog trainer turned full-time mom, I’ve walked an unexpected and beautiful path that led me to home education and a deeper faith. ⸻ My daughter, Lucy, is the light of my life—and the inspiration behind this blog. Her name literally means “light,” and I believe that every child carries their own unique glow. I don’t believe she’s “gifted”—I believe she’s growing and glowing because she’s loved, encouraged, and supported. And I believe your child can thrive in the same way. ⸻ I know what it’s like to struggle with learning. I grew up with dyslexia, diagnosed in second grade, and for years I felt like I just couldn’t measure up. But through grit, grace, and one remarkable professor who finally saw me—I not only overcame it, but became a passionate educator. Now I use that experience to help guide my daughter, and hopefully, other parents too. ⸻ This space is where I share our learning journey, parenting reflections, spiritual walk, and the tools and truths that have made all the difference. My prayer is that Raising Light will encourage you, equip you, and remind you that you’re not alone. ⸻ We’re not here to be perfect. We’re here to grow—and let our light shine. ⸻ Welcome to our story. I’m so glad you’re here. With love, Lindsey

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