Scared to fly?

I love traveling. The thrill of going to a new place, seeing new things, and meeting new people—I love every second of it. 

In the summer of 2021, I was all set to go to Colorado, where I would be a staff member at a youth adventure camp for Christian Scientists. I was very excited, except for one thing: To get to Colorado, I had to get on an airplane . . . and planes aren’t my cup of tea.

The plane ride began, and takeoff wasn’t too bad. I watched some Monty Python comedy shows in an attempt to de-stress and forget that I was on a plane. But it wasn’t long before we hit some turbulence, and I started to freak out. I clutched my armrest and pulled down the shade on my window so I wouldn’t have to see the storm we were flying through. 

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How forgiveness helped my family
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Adventuring—with prayer
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Conquering the waves of fear
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Protected during a cross-country road trip
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Bad thoughts can’t control me
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Who I really am
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Why I gave my boyfriend Science and Health
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Feeling safe in a dangerous neighborhood
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I didn’t want to do it
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Who I really am
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If you’re feeling homesick
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Scared to fly?
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On the way to the state soccer tournament
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A quarterback prays
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Would I ever be good enough?
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When God spoke to me
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From fear to freedom
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Stuck on the ski slope
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Teacher trouble

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