This year has been full of joy and sadness already. This past June, Matt and I decided to schedule a cruise (a much needed vacation) to Mexico for January 16th - 21st. Little did I know, this vacation would not come at a more perfect time. On the Tuesday prior to our vacation I had to experience something I never thought I would. As many of you already know, a tragedy struck the company I work for. The day of and the days to follow were very trying, but I cannot express my gratitude enough for the number of people who called out of concern and the prayers that were prayed for the people involved directly and afar. I will always be amazed and in awe of the number of people who offered support to my co-workers in such a devastating time. I can honestly say without any doubt, that I work for one of the most family oriented companies around. God has shown himself to me through my work and the love of others. Although we live in a very scary world, there are still alot of loving and compassionate people out there.
Thank you father for everyone who has and continues to pray for us. I am so amazed by the love and support I have personaly received. I pray for your blessings on the families and friends who have lost someone they love and for the survivors and their families. I pray for healing physically and mentally. I thank you father for your love.Our cruise started off on the wrong foot. We were suppose to leave on the 16th. We could begin boarding at 12:30pm and set sail at 4pm. However, we ended up boarding at 1am and sailing at 3am on the 17th. Why? you may ask...well according to the lady who hosted us at the Mobile, AL Civic Center for 12 hours...the weather is really bad and it is too foggy for the ship to pull into the harbor. I think the truth is that the weather was partially responsible, but the huge naval vessel in the harbor that is 2nd in it's class being christened carried the majority of the delay (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Independence_(LCS-2) . So after finally being boarded we went to bed. The next day we awoke to the sea rearing its ugly head. I was so..so.. sick. At about 2pm, I had to get a shot in the butt to stop the vomiting. For all of you who are saying, "you should have taken Dramamine" let me make it very clear that I took 1 tablet at 9am on the 16th and again when I woke up on the 17th (around 8am). IT DID NOT WORK! The weather was so bad that even the crew members were down getting shots! The good news is that when we woke up the next morning, the weather was absolutely beautiful! SUNNY AND WARM! The rest of the trip was spectacular. We had so much fun, and even the sea sickness was worth it. I am ready for another vacation already :)
Today is Matt's 31st Birthday, so I'd like to wish him a very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I LOVE YOU HONEY (no matter how old you get)!!
