So when is the next cruise?

We had an awesome cruise. We got back home Sunday night a little before midnight. I was overwhelmed because I felt happier and better than I have in over 6 months. I was surrounded by healthy, happy people and it was contagious. The week surpassed any expectations and definitely a blessing. Thank you for all of the prayers. They were all answered.

First, I have to give Bill kudos. He spent hours and hours on logistics with airlines, cruise company, medical supply company, wheel chair rental, travel agent and other people. Everything went smoothly. Thank you Bill.

In Colorado before the cruise, I was on oxygen full time. Once we got to Flordia, because we were at sea level, I only needed oxygen at night along with a couple of times during the day. We also rented a wheelchair for on board. We only needed to use it the first day. It was really liberating not being tied to the oxygen machine.

The kids went on some shore excursions and had a great time. They got to play with some dolphins. Theirs was named Newton. He was a prankster. When the trainer wanted him to go with the one group of people he went back to the other group. Kelly had fun petting the turtles. She liked to pick up the small ones and see their flippers flap vigorously. They also went to the Mayan ruins at Telum.

Bill and I went into town to do some shopping at Jamaica. We found some 25th anniversary rings. Bill also bought me a cancer survivor ring. It was very special. It was also very hot. It wore us out. We spent the next 2 port days on the ship in the air conditioning.

We found all kinds of stuff to occupy us while on the ship. Bill and I won a couple of hats playing trivia. We all won some document holders playing movie trivia. I won about $40 playing nickel slots. We won't mention what happened to other people at the casino. Kelly and I also played some Bingo. Kelly, Bill and I attended an art auction. I can't believe the kind of art they had on the ship. Original Rembrants that were 350 years old. No we didn't buy them. I won a bottle of champagne and a picture of the ship in the raffle. Kelly, Bill and I played cards. We had some good family time.

So again thank you for all of the prayers and send God a few thank you prayers as the cruise was truly blessed and God's presence was there.

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Please join my family in praying for the family of Stephanie Harvey. Stephanie was my brother-in-law's sister who was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer a year and a half ago. She passed away Sunday night. Please pray for comfort and strength for her husband Steve and 3 kids, Rachel, Christina and Steven. The oldest is 9 1/2 years old.

Have a peace filled week.
Michelle