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January 26, 2026 James Cormier

Time Flies - 3 Years Ago Today

Culture & Experience Dubai DXB Airport Father & Son Holidays Travel Adventures Travel Stories

January 26, 2023 at approximately 8:30 GST (1230PM EST) I met my son at the International Terminal at the Dubai Airport (DXB). Adrian had been in Dubai since November 2022. He had spent the previous 6 months in Blackpoo…

April 2, 2025 James Cormier

Time Heals All Wounds?

Struggle & Overcoming Anxiety Endurance in Trials Father & Son God's Will Loss Manor Hotel by JA Sadness Turning Points

Two years on and I can still feel the ache in my heart... It was April 2, 2023 3:00am - Dubai(UAE) I had spent the past month with my son Adrian, hoping and praying that we could leave together. I was supposed to have g…

March 1, 2025 James Cormier

When Time Stands Still

Memoir & Personal Journey Answered Prayer Crossroads Dubai Family Support Father & Son God's Timing Gratitude Joy New Beginnings Release Second Chances Sunrise Turning Points Unexpected Blessings

Time moves differently when you're trapped. It slows, stretches, plays tricks on your mind. For nearly three weeks, I had counted the minutes, hours and days, measured them in prayers, in quiet and not so quiet moments.…