The Utah Visit - HEIDI IN AN AIRPORT

When I came to Utah in 2018 and 2019 it just didn't work to see Heidi. I hadn't seen her since 2016 when she moved to California. I had hoped that she might be able to swing a trip to Utah in one of those years but with girls camp and other trips and commitments it just didn't work out. Last year I was able to go to Maggie's wedding in Cedar city and I got to see Heidi for the first time in 6 years. This year I was really hoping that we could do a 50 trip. But it just wasn't meant to be. Heidi now lives in Rexburg Idaho. I think she moved there in 2021, but I'm not exactly sure. She works for BYUI now. 

I texted Heidi on Monday night, not assuming that I would be able to see her. I texted to say hi, see how she was, and ask about the Barbie movie. And she says, you going to be in Salt Lake on Wednesday? And I say yes, and she says, want to meet at the airport? 

Heidi and the team she was traveling with were leaving the Salt Lake Airport today to travel to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia. They were doing a trip to meet people who have completed the pathways program - a program through which older/adult students can finish university. They are filming interviews with students and graduates - at least I think I've gotten that all right. 

The girls and I got to the airport, helped carry in camera equipment and got to laugh and hug and visit. And extra fun - Heidi's younger sister Joh came to see her too because Joh lives in Salt Lake. We didn't have very long, and Heidi spent much/most of the time we were there getting organized for her flight, but it just didn't matter. It fed my heart and soul and it was enough!!