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Caribbean Cruise  

10/18/2006 10:48 pm

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 Hey, everybody, hope you will all forgive my absence these past two weeks as I have been on a cruise in the Caribbean. NO KIDDING!!!!

I was called on Thursday the 5th of October and invited to go on a cruise but had to leave that day to go to San Antonio. We left Houston on Saturday the 7th and returned to Houston on Saturday the 14th. I stayed in San Antonio until this morning (Wednesday the 18th) and got back home this afternoon.

I had the most wonderful time. We went to Progresso, Mexico, Cozumel, Mexico and Belize City, Belize. I have never had a vacation in my life before now and boy, what a way to be introduced to vacations.

If you have never gone a cruise, then go, I recommend it highly.

The weather was beautiful and I watched dolphins and flying fish through the portholes of the cabin. The water was the most incredible colors of blue and green I have ever seen, absolutely stunning. In Belize, I stood on the pier and watched the dolphins not twenty feet from me playing and feeding.

The food was absolutely wonderful. I ate lobster for the first two nights and ate calamari and escargot for the first time in my life. Both were delicious.

I even performed while on board in the talent contest for passengers on Thursday night, for the other passengers and some of the crew. I didn't win, of course, but had a wonderful time.

As soon as I get my pictures developed I will get some of them posted so that you can all see them. Meanwhile, this is a picture of the cruise ship we were on, the Norwegian Dream.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand
carolinehampton
8849 posts 

10/19/2006 5:23 am

 what a lovely blessing to have..glad you enjoyed yourself

heartforedjehu
15529 posts 

10/19/2006 6:53 am

 Hey you!
What a blessing! So happy for you. Lifetime memories!
Glad you're back!
Romans 14 verse 5 One person regards one day holier than other days, and another regards them all alike. 3 Each must be fully convinced in his own mind.

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/19/2006 7:40 am
    Quoting carolinehampton:
    what a lovely blessing to have..glad you enjoyed yourself
Caroline, thank you so much. It truly was an incredible blessing. I have been on an emotional roller coaster for a few months now, as you probably know from my blog entries, and this was the perfect opportunity to get away from everything. No phone or internet, no one knocking on the door, just God, me, my friend and the big, beautiful ocean. I left all my troubles and worries behind for a while and just rested, enjoyed the beauty of God's creation. It was something I needed badly, and God provided abundantly, above and beyond all I could imagine or think.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/19/2006 7:43 am
    Quoting heartforedjehu:
    Hey you!
    What a blessing! So happy for you. Lifetime memories!
    Glad you're back!
Thank you so much, Sis, It was a wonderful blessing and one I will never forget, for sure. I too am glad to be back. Please keep me in your prayers, as all the things I left behind for a brief time were waiting here for me when I returned. Life goes on and Satan never takes a vacation.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

spiritfilled052
12606 posts 

10/19/2006 8:04 am

 I was wondering where you were - sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful time - now back to reality huh?? Handling it refreshed will be good. I missed you - glad your back!! Can't wait to see more pictures. Abundant blessings!!
How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/20/2006 2:18 am
    Quoting spiritfilled052:
    I was wondering where you were - sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful time - now back to reality huh?? Handling it refreshed will be good. I missed you - glad your back!! Can't wait to see more pictures. Abundant blessings!!
Thank you, sis, I did have a wonderful time, and was so truly refreshed and renewed. And yes, now back to reality, but with new strength. The last few months have been very draining, but God has provided a time of renewal for me and the battle has already begun anew. But I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

Indescribeable
8009 posts

10/20/2006 3:19 am

 Awesome. I bet you feel refreshed.
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redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/20/2006 5:20 am

 Yes, sis, I do, and more able to face the daily battles. God is so good to His children.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

TheTropical_Guy
(Dennis )

10/20/2006 6:24 am

 wow.....nothing like the tropics...unless it is greece, venice or rome

SiennaSun
1250 posts 

10/20/2006 9:07 am

 I'm dancing around the room cause we have the best Father! What an unexpected treat for a deserving daughter!!!!!!
Men never commit evil so fully and joyfully as when they do it for religious convictions.

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/20/2006 12:46 pm
    Quoting TheTropical_Guy:
    wow.....nothing like the tropics...unless it is greece, venice or rome
Thank you, Dennis, it was so beautiful and such a blessing.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/20/2006 12:49 pm
    Quoting SiennaSun:
    I'm dancing around the room cause we have the best Father! What an unexpected treat for a deserving daughter!!!!!!
Thank you, sister, for rejoicing with me and for believing me to be deserving. Our Father loves me very much, He shows me in so many ways every day and surprises be on occassion with great, huge gifts of love and grace.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

ForEwe
(Hellen )

10/20/2006 6:32 pm

 oh wow, what a cool surprise.
well, i forgive you then for
your sudden absence...missed you lots.

how very cool for you though!! i've gone on an Alaskan cruise.
didn't think that i would like cruising but i was the most
rested that i've ever been after a holiday cuz everything
is done for you. and i tried all the most exotic foods too.

i'm so so happy for you...i echo SiennaSun...
a deserving gift for a deserving daugher.
glad that you are back.
THE SONG OF DIVINE INVITATION

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/20/2006 7:20 pm
    Quoting ForEwe:
    oh wow, what a cool surprise.
    well, i forgive you then for
    your sudden absence...missed you lots.

    how very cool for you though!! i've gone on an Alaskan cruise.
    didn't think that i would like cruising but i was the most
    rested that i've ever been after a holiday cuz everything
    is done for you. and i tried all the most exotic foods too.

    i'm so so happy for you...i echo SiennaSun...
    a deserving gift for a deserving daugher.
    glad that you are back.
Thanks, sis, for forgiving me. It all happened so suddenly. As I said, I got the call on Thursday and had to leave that evening for a 14 hour bus trip to San Antonio. Arrived in San Antonio on Friday and had to repack everything and got very little rest as we had to leave there by 6:30 am for the drive to Houston to make the 11:00 am boarding deadline. I didn't have time to get in touch with many people, just my kids and those who took care of my babies here at the house (my animals that is). It was such a tremendous blessing for me.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

sharloa
2835 posts 

10/20/2006 11:04 pm

 wow!! hot! hot!! hot!!! so glad you got to go!! your sis in Christ, sharloa
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ForEwe
(Hellen )

10/21/2006 7:36 am
    Quoting redbird1122:
    Thanks, sis, for forgiving me. It all happened so suddenly. As I said, I got the call on Thursday and had to leave that evening for a 14 hour bus trip to San Antonio. Arrived in San Antonio on Friday and had to repack everything and got very little rest as we had to leave there by 6:30 am for the drive to Houston to make the 11:00 am boarding deadline. I didn't have time to get in touch with many people, just my kids and those who took care of my babies here at the house (my animals that is). It was such a tremendous blessing for me.
ah sweetie, nothing to forgive and no explanation neccessary. i was just being my usual cheeky self. i did notice you were gone and i missed you.
but WOW what an awesome reason for you to have been gone. you so deserve it...and i'm looking forward to the pics you have to share.
THE SONG OF DIVINE INVITATION

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/21/2006 8:19 am
    Quoting sharloa:
    wow!! hot! hot!! hot!!! so glad you got to go!! your sis in Christ, sharloa
Thanks, sis, for rejoicing with me. What a delightful blessing it was.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

redbird1122
1581 posts 

10/21/2006 8:25 am
    Quoting ForEwe:
    ah sweetie, nothing to forgive and no explanation neccessary. i was just being my usual cheeky self. i did notice you were gone and i missed you.
    but WOW what an awesome reason for you to have been gone. you so deserve it...and i'm looking forward to the pics you have to share.
Girl, I knew you were being sassy, but I love you so much, you and all of my other siblings here at BC, and am so grateful for the love that I receive here in return. I am so grateful that so many of you noticed my absence, I had several e-mails waiting for me upon my return, wondering where I was at. God has been so good to me by providing me with each and every one of you for support and edification. I am so blessed.
Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand

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