I love to travel, but for years the only travel in my plans was on vacation. All that changed when I began racking up the frequent flier miles as a trainer for a personal empowerment company. The time away from the family was a big adjustment (for all of us) but with good communication we eventually regained our balance. About that time, my wife Randi began some travel in her new business as well (“just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water”).
Fast forward a few months and more than a few thousand air-miles and, needless to say, I was missing my wife and kids a lot. As timing would have it my beloved was leaving for the west coast for a woman’s event of her own. It was a Monday and I was returning home from Fort Lauderdale. Her flight to California was taking off from Newark Airport a few minutes after Noon on the same day. I was due to land at 12:08 (close but no cigar). My flight was on time so I figured I could at least speak to Randi before she took off. When I hit the tarmac and turned on my cell I received a text that my wife’s flight was still boarding. I had a chance! And thanks to a first class upgrade my exit from the plane was swift (I’ve always wanted to have a reason to say “swift”). The gate that I needed to get to was at least a 15 minute walk (or 10 minute sweaty run) so I hailed the first golf cart I could find and headed for Randi’s gate. She said the gate agent had boarded the entire plane except for her and that they were giving me a few minutes more to get there. It seemed that that golf cart had wings because before I was done talking to her I was there. I hopped out of the cart leaving my bags behind and started the 40 yard dash (this needed to be filmed — just saying). Randi was standing there looking beautiful and at this point the picture frames start slowing down. I walk up ever so cool (briefly glancing at the gate agent who was smiling from ear-to-ear) and lock lips with my honey — imaging if you will a scene from Casablanca (the colorized version of course). I think we were both in awe at the energy of that encounter and how the Universe conspired to satisfy our desire to share even a brief moment together.
The lesson for me was one that has been repetitive in my experience… never give up on anything important… allow for small miracles to occur because those “miracles” are everywhere — and like the bumper sticker says, “grace happens” all the time! So many people give up when their victory is only around the bend. Ever wonder why the last 15 seconds of a professional sports event takes like 20 minutes to play-out? The commercials? No! It’s because any coach worth a grain of salt believes that victory is always possible and will never quit on that faith even when time “appears” to have run out. The time on our clock is not that long as we all know… just eternity, yes?
My solution to whatever ails me is to never stop pursuing what is important to me, what I desire and what brings me joy – my relationship with Randi Markel being first on that list.
Peace 
I love you baby!
Your teaching through living it and sharing it is an amazing grace and blessing. It reinforces my motivation to work on my blueprint as it becomes the only acceptable explanation as to why some great people manage to have the courage and consistency and wisdom to stay in harmony with the Universe and continue to benefit from its blessings while other potentials will never rise and shine. Thank you for having the kindness and generosity to share such precious intimate moment of yourselves as you not only shared the movie but also the inner experience of it, that which has such powerful insights.
Wooow Adam ,
Thank you for sharing that great story !! Happy New Year 2011 to you and your wonderful Familly !
All my blessings
Cheers Bro
Eric Boutin
“The crazy” dancer
( EWTC + Leadeaship CAMP NY 2009, with Dennis Commins )
I love that you blogged about this honey! It truly was a romantic scene. Once I found out my plane was going to be a half hour late I was tickled at the thought of maybe seeing you walking thru the terminal. I sat on the end seat keeping my eyes opened, but no such luck. Just as they started to board my plane you called and said that you landed. I quickly made friends with the Continental employee and told him I hadn’t seen you in a week and that I was leaving for a week as well. He gave me kind of a crooked smile and told me “we would see”…I thought I was out of luck as the whole plane had boarded and they wanted to close the doors when all of a sudden we saw you flying up on the golf cart! Your smooch and lovin’ was food for my soul. Serendipity!
So glad you-all enjoyed our romantic “tale of the tape.” The lesson for me was one that has been repetitive in my experience… never give up on anything important… allow for small miracles to occur because those “miracles” are everywhere — and like the bumper sticker says, “grace happens” all the time! So many people give up when their victory is only around the bend. Ever wonder why the last 15 seconds of a professional sports event takes like 20 minutes to play-out? The commercials? No! It’s because any coach worth a grain of salt believes that victory is always possible and will never quit on that faith even when time “appears” to have run out. The time on our clock is not that long as we all know… just eternity, yes?
My solution to whatever ails me is to never stop pursuing what is important to me, what I desire and what brings me joy – my relationship with Randi Markel being first on that list.
Peace
Great story!
I like it for 2 reasons: 1) I remember when I had romance like you’re describing and look forward to having that back in my life again. 2) You challenged the concept of “not enough time.” Too many times people give up because there’s not enough time when in reality there’s exactly the right amount of time.
Love you Adam!
WOW Adam – I can’t wait until my next event now – one where I have to fly to get there!
Thanks for sharing! This wasn’t for the hopeless romantics but rather the hope filled ones! You & Randi are an inspiration to all couples!
What a way to make every moment count! Thanks for sharing, that’s fantastic!
Will you guys let us in on the magic already? Wishing you a terrific new year!
Hi Adam,
Nice Casablanca moment. Talk to airport security. I’m sure they have it on tape.
regards
Marlon
Desire – leads to Action – leads to Results.
What can I say. You live what you teach!
Denise
I’m touched :”(