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transatlantic flight

The last time I took a transatlantic flight, I barely survived. I had to be carted off the plane by EMS personnel because I was too short of breath to walk even a few steps. Tomorrow I'm flying to England. Needless to say, I'm hoping this flight is uneventful. I'm relieved that my friend and colleague Carol is flying with me (we are presenting at the British Educational Research Association conference in Manchester). I wouldn't have felt comfortable making the trip by myself.

I will bring a heavy backup battery for my portable oxygen concentrator because airlines stipulate that you need enough battery power to last 1.5 times the flight duration. I'm not looking forward to having to wear the concentrator tube plus my glasses and a mask (too much COVID still going around) for the 7- to 8-hour flight -- lots of tubes, bands, and apparatuses on my ears, nose, and face.

I am grateful that my blood thinners are working and that my lungs have improved enough that I can once again fly across the ocean, albeit with some extra O2.  

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  1. Clare HinrichsSeptember 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM

    May it be safe, uneventful travel-- and a great conference experience!

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  2. Dolores WarrenSeptember 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM

    Will be praying for a smooth healing flight !

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  3. AlisaSeptember 7, 2024 at 12:27 AM

    My dear all will be well with your health in the name of Jesus. It sounds like He has already done it. You are covered. You are absolutely right to wear your mask. You’ll recall we had Covid again in June. Safe travels & enjoy the conference 🩷

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  4. AlisaSeptember 7, 2024 at 12:28 AM

    And grab those compression stockings. I’m a fan!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2024 at 12:47 AM

    Safe travels, Esther. So happy that you will be able to present in Manchester. It would be hassle to wear all that gear is only for the flight, but remember it is for your good health. I hope your conference goes well. Love ya. - Carolina

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2024 at 2:28 AM

    Good practice Esther for hopefully another one next year. Enjoy the trip, Mary

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2024 at 6:05 AM

    Amazing, Esther that you are headed out on this flight. It may be a pain to get there, but enjoy the trip. Big hugs, Henson

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2024 at 12:15 PM

    I admire how you are getting on with your life and not letting the memory of that last flight hold you back. You are so much stronger and wiser than you were then and everything will be fine.

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  9. Esther PrinsSeptember 7, 2024 at 2:40 PM

    Thank you! Doing my best to move on.

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