Today was a travel day for the fam. The kids flew out of Anchorage this morning, changed planes in Seattle, and landed in Vegas this afternoon. I left Cedar a little later than I had hoped because of a catering delivery but still had about 4 hours to make the trip. All was going well until I got to St. George and the car suddenly lost power. The check engine light came on and when I tried to accelerate the engine would start to die. This is the kind of stuff that gives me nightmares, having the kids show up expecting me to be there and then I'm not there. I got off the highway thinking I would need to call the folks and see if they could bring me a car. Then I thought to call Amy. Fortunately she was home and was willing to let me borrow her van. The entire episode cost me some time but I was back on the road and on my way. It was good that I had the four hours. Had I cut it any closer I would have been late. As soon as I got to the gate I received a text that they had landed. I thought about the timing on that scenario. The car crapped out at the perfect place as I was only a few minutes from Dan and Amy's house. The travel time I had turned out to be just enough. Praying over the car and the trip and the kids all paid off. Very grateful for that. The kids are great. So happy to have them home. Jack likes to run over and jump into a hug when he spots me when he gets off the plane. He almost took me down today. Getting to be a big boy. Andy and Natty are a little gentler. Anyhow, they are wonderful and it is good to have them home. When we got back to Dan and Amy's, Dan ran a diagnostic on the car and the code indicated a problem with an oil pressure solenoid. We pulled up info on the internet and the repair didn't look back. Unfortunately no one had the part available. Sam had come by to drop something off and recommended we tap on the solenoid a bit. We did that and cleared the code then loaded up the luggage and drove home. It ran just fine all the way home. What a day. So glad we are all home. Sure do love these kids.
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