Long Distance Travel at 18 months of age!
When there is a Family Crisis – every member of the family must do their part – for the greater good. My husband, Lee could hardly walk at the age “45” – due to being shot when on the ‘police force.’ So, we needed to get Lee to St.Louis for major surgery.
We were in the ‘Restaurant’ business (24 hr. 7 day) and could not afford to close down, so Tom, #1 son who would be 18 years old had do to our part, with the guidance of our “Manager” an older woman, who was willing to take on extra “responsibility.”
Four boys – the youngest only 16 months of age – “Al” – we needed someone I could trust to care for “AL” – for at least a couple of months? We needed to locate a place to rent in St.Louis, MO – see if the “Telephone Co” would re-hire me – with mounting expenses – this was more than a family could handle, all of a sudden!
Every thing set up – we left “Florida” and headed for “St.Louis” – found an apartment – Lee taken to the Doctor and into the “Hospital” with previous arrangements all made – and the “Telephone Co.” updated me – and I was back to work! I was working a split shift had afternoons off – was able to run to the hospital and spend time with Lee. Also, checking with Tom in Florida – giving phone numbers and addresses for every body to reach us – to pass to our friends and keep cheering Lee with their cards and messages. I’m grateful and thankful for all those cards from friends and even my boss at the Telephone Co., sending several long letters and “cheering him on type” messages!
Surgery went well – now I needed to get “Al” up here! Called the Airlines , told them my son, Al was 18 months old and I would be having someone bring him to the “Miami Airport” – will he be safe traveling alone – with no traveling companion – to arrive at Lambert Airport? Arrangements were made – they assured me – Al would be safe!
Al arrived at Lambert Airport and we took pictures – he was safe and happy! Al is a pilot today – said, that he was treated “Royally” and enjoyed “Flying!”
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