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The last 26 hours have been the longest hours of my life! Getting home was a number one on my list of thing yesterday when we were loading our plane to Sao Paolo. But it didn't come easy. First the plane was hotter than hot so it was so uncomfortable. Then as we were taking off we looked back at the airport for the last time and noticed that our luggage was still on the ground and not with us. That brought panic to all of us.
We arrive in Sao Paolo and go to collect what baggage did happen to land on the plane then headed over to baggage claim. We all had to fill out the information they asked us. They told us that our luggage should be sent to miami then shipped to our houses. So we all liked that plan. Then we get over to check in and the people at the desk told us that our luggage would not be sent to our houses, and that we would have to pick it up at the closest airport. For everyone that was ok because they were flying with the same carrier but us. The Idaho part of the team has to now hope that our luggage makes it to us.
When we finally get on the plane to Houston all I wanted to do was sleep. I didn't feel good and really just wanted to be home in my own bed. But the plane ride didn't go as well as I liked. I couldn't sleep at all and it was a very long 10 hours. Finally we touched down and headed over to collect our baggage and say goodbye to the team. It was so hard to do. Hugs, hand shakes, and tears were coming from all of us. It is hard to say goodbye to people you have become to close to, and when you know you may never see them again its even harder.
As Jesse, Rayborn and I went down stairs to the train it was quite and you could tell we were ready to be home. Jesse wasn't on the same plane as us so we put him on standbye. Luckily he got on the same plane and we flew to Denver. Same thing in Denver but our plane was booked so he didn't get on and had to wait for his actual flight. The flight from Denver to Boise felt like forever. I just wanted to be home and see my mom and dad. I was definiantly ready to be there. When we finally arrived we got off the plane and headed towards the doors. My mom was waiting their for me and I just gave her a huge hug. I was so happy to see her. Soon after my dad, brother, grandpa and cousins showed up. My grandpa just looked at me and started crying it made me realize how proud everyone was of me.
When we finally made it home I went and looked threw my luggage and seen what had made it home. None of my clothes and bathroom stuff. All my suvinears, and the video and pictures of my lifts. I got upset and then jsut kind of shook it off.
Im really happy to be home in my own bed. This trip was something I am never going to forget, and I can't wait tell next year. Thank you everyone who helped me get to where I am at!
Night!
-Kenzie Hower