9/26/2010 Breezin' to the Bahamas!

[P.Leilani]

We never left as planned ~ my mother was in a car accident yesterday about 5:30 om, and is still in the hospital. She went out for some last minute things for the trip and about 15 minutes from home was hit in the side of the driver's side, and is in the hospital with a brain bleed ~ she has cuts and bruises, but it's the bleed that has the doctors concerned.

She is telling us to go ahead without her, but we'd feel horrible. Hopefully we will know how the bleed is today sometime. We didn't get home from the hospital ourselves until the early am hours, still a bit in shock over it all, we went from packing and planning on heading out early to this.

I am so sorry to hear that, You and your mother are in my prayers. When I read your message all I could say is my Lord. I pray for healing and a full recovery. I wish it was something I could do or say to help, and I know there isn't. Just know your family is being lifted up and prayer.

I know you must be battling with the decision to stay with her or go on vacation.... I pray you do whats best for you and your family. We all hope to see you on-board. (if your mom wants you to go, and you feel at peace with going then you should, she would feel awful if you didn't, but if you are not at peace then.... maybe next time. Keep us posted as much as you can)

 

[JenGC]

we leave this afternoon for Philadelphia we have any eary flight Sat so I wanted to wish everyone safe travels!!

Beans I wish you and your family the best of luck I hope your mother has a fast and full recovery

webmiester can you give me your stateroom #

I cant wait to meet all of you, It has been a blast so far

Be safe Shelly!!

 

[P.Leilani]

Well the devil seems up to his old tricks and really busy. To all my Dis-board family, I am not sure what or where everyone is spiritually and hope not to offend anyone, but let me offer your the following. The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy... and it seems as if he is trying to still everyone joy. Remember this.... God has given you un-speakable joy, and not a demon in hell can steal it away. So with all the sorrow, grief and mis-happs, don't let your joy be taken.

The fabric of my family has really been stretched the past few months (the reason for this trip). But I would like to share the lyrics of a song that has really helped me. If time allows, go to Youtube and watch the video.

I Almost Let Go
By. Kurt Carr and the the Kurt Carr singers.

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go

I almost gave up, I was right at the edge of a breakthrough
but I couldn't see it.
The devil really had me, but Jesus came and grab me
and he held me close, so I wouldn't let go
God's mercy kept me so I wouldn't let go

Chorus

So I'm here today because God kept me
I'm alive today only because of his grace
Oh he kept me, God kept me, he kept me
So I wouldn't let go

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.

I hope that the words above can encourage someones heart today.

 

[JenGC]

Now onto me....I am asking for prayers for my cousin who is the closest thing to a brother that I have. He is very ill and dealing with a lot of personal and health issues right now. Please say a prayer for him and his family for me. He lives up in MI and these are the times I hate being far away. Thanks!!!

Did the FEs I sent brighten his day? I am praying for him and you!

 

[tikimack]

Reaching the end of my work day and thus the end of the time that I have to look at a computer. If I don't have to look at it, I'm not going to!

I'll be signing off soon and won't be back on the DisBoards until some time in the distant future.

I look forward to seeing you all at the port and on board the Wonder!

 

[P.Leilani]

So who will hang the BREEZIN TO BAHAMAS VACATION sign on our group page....

I will be checking in up until tomorrow early afternoon....

 

[tikimimi]

Hey everyone! Just checking in from work!

Beans- I am so sorry! I am sending you a hug and some prayers!

CM1997 - what Mack said is right on! No worries...please hang your FE so we can help brighten your days! I always feel like FE is more about the giving and I love to give to my DIS friends!!!

Now onto me....I am asking for prayers for my cousin who is the closest thing to a brother that I have. He is very ill and dealing with a lot of personal and health issues right now. Please say a prayer for him and his family for me. He lives up in MI and these are the times I hate being far away. Thanks!!!

Kamy, I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. Consider him lifted, dear friend!

Well the devil seems up to his old tricks and really busy. To all my Dis-board family, I am not sure what or where everyone is spiritually and hope not to offend anyone, but let me offer your the following. The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy... and it seems as if he is trying to still everyone joy. Remember this.... God has given you un-speakable joy, and not a demon in hell can steal it away. So with all the sorrow, grief and mis-happs, don't let your joy be taken.

The fabric of my family has really been stretched the past few months (the reason for this trip). But I would like to share the lyrics of a song that has really helped me. If time allows, go to Youtube and watch the video.

I Almost Let Go
By. Kurt Carr and the the Kurt Carr singers.

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go

I almost gave up, I was right at the edge of a breakthrough
but I couldn't see it.
The devil really had me, but Jesus came and grab me
and he held me close, so I wouldn't let go
God's mercy kept me so I wouldn't let go

Chorus

So I'm here today because God kept me
I'm alive today only because of his grace
Oh he kept me, God kept me, he kept me
So I wouldn't let go

I almost let go, I felt like I couldn't take life anymore
My problems had me bound, depression weighed me down
But God held me close, so I wouldn't let go.
God's Mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go.

I hope that the words above can encourage someones heart today.

Thanks for that! I truly appreciated it!

Off to pack my suitcases; Mack is working on the fur children's things as I type this. They'll be staying with our son while we're gone. I am looking forward to seeing him in the morning, though I hope I can tear myself away to get us on the road still early. I love him dearly - it's always hard to say goodbye to my children!

I'll probably check in again tonight, and knowing me (unlike my husband) this thing will probably be the last thing I pack. That means I may even manage to come on here one last time in the morning.

Be safe everyone! Between all of us on here, don't fret about forgetting something - to be sure one of us will have it. Off to pack -

 

[P.Leilani]

Kamy, I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. Consider him lifted, dear friend!



Thanks for that! I truly appreciated it!

Off to pack my suitcases; Mack is working on the fur children's things as I type this. They'll be staying with our son while we're gone. I am looking forward to seeing him in the morning, though I hope I can tear myself away to get us on the road still early. I love him dearly - it's always hard to say goodbye to my children!

I'll probably check in again tonight, and knowing me (unlike my husband) this thing will probably be the last thing I pack. That means I may even manage to come on here one last time in the morning.

Be safe everyone! Between all of us on here, don't fret about forgetting something - to be sure one of us will have it. Off to pack -

I know a while ago you mentioned you were getting the darn it i forgot what they are called as I was typing, not twist ties, uhhh ...for heavens sake what are the things called you use to secure your FE to the fish........

Anyway will you ave an extra one, that is the one thing I forgot...heck I cant even remember the name of the blasted thing...TIA

 

[tikimimi]

I know a while ago you mentioned you were getting the darn it i forgot what they are called as I was typing, not twist ties, uhhh ...for heavens sake what are the things called you use to secure your FE to the fish........

Anyway will you ave an extra one, that is the one thing I forgot...heck I cant even remember the name of the blasted thing...TIA

They're zip ties. I have about 10 packed - you're welcome to have one!!!

 

[P.Leilani]

They're zip ties. I have about 10 packed - you're welcome to have one!!!

ZIP TIES!!!! OMG, I was going crazy trying to think of the name of them...dont you hate when that happens..

Thank you so much...Fairy God Mother...

And if anyone has forgotten anything feel free to knock and ask... with all these bags I have I am sure I have something someone may need...

 

[P.Leilani]

Urgh, I am still debating the whole transportation thing... I have a car rented with budget for 49.00. But I was thinking about calling a cab from the airport to the hotel or a car service (between $100-115).

My thought is this, with a rental, I can drive myself at night and yet be able to get to the port when I want to, but then I have to load all our bags, un-load them, get lost, pay toll and fill up the tank and plus some $17 service charge

Or get in a car service and let them get my bags, drive me, let swing by the store, drop me off bring bags in and then get shuttle to the port. This option cost more but it is more convenient....

I need to hurry up and make up my mind.

 

[tikimimi]

Well, I'm as packed as I can be tonight. Hubby-dear (aka Sweet Strawberries) is loading what we can in the car. His brother brought over his satellite radio for us to borrow so we can get the NCSU vs GT game tomorrow on the drive down - what a love! Now I just have to go through my purse and wallet and take out all those things I don't need to be taking with me. Tomorrow I have to remember the cell phone charger - the car one broke. Yuck! Off to eat some dinner. I haven't eaten anything all day - seriously. I am not that hungry. I guess my stomach knows where I am headed!!!!

 

[tikimimi]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!!

And we're off.........

 

[nyyankeegirl]

GOOD MORNING CRUISERS!!!!

And we're off.........

We're getting ready to head out as well! 9 hour car ride with 2 kids-- fun fun!
Can not wait to board that big beautiful ship tomorrow!

 

[Beans_72]

It's official, we're still home and not going to make it; we discussed it and we'd feel badly going with my mother still in the hospital.

thank you for your kind words and prayers for my mother.

I was nice getting to know you all, even if just on the DIS thread

HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP

 

[btjhayes]

ZIP TIES!!!! OMG, I was going crazy trying to think of the name of them...dont you hate when that happens..

Thank you so much...Fairy God Mother...

And if anyone has forgotten anything feel free to knock and ask... with all these bags I have I am sure I have something someone may need...

I have TONS of zip ties. We're in 6137. Please come and find us!

 

[btjhayes]

It's official, we're still home and not going to make it; we discussed it and we'd feel badly going with my mother still in the hospital.

thank you for your kind words and prayers for my mother.

I was nice getting to know you all, even if just on the DIS thread

HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP

We'll be praying for a full recovery. Take care of your sweet mama! SOOOO sorry you won't be joining us.

 

[btjhayes]

Not that anyone is still reading this board because everyone is already on their way or in Orlando...but we're heading out in an hour for the airport.

Safe travels to all! See most of you at 3pm on Sunday!

TJ and Bill

 

[kamgen]

We are still here!!!!!!!!!!!
Kamgen, Mox, CricketMom and GramaBelle....all waiting patiently for tomorrow morning!

Since we only live less than 90min from port, we are home until tomorrow morning! So I will probably be the last lonely DISer on the thread! LOL!

Beans- you are all in my prayers. I know this must have been a hard decision, but I know your mom appreciates your decision. We will miss you and it was great "meeting" you on the DIS!

 

[Webmiester]

We are having lunch about 1/3rd of tghe way there!!! Peanut is asking if we will go on the mickey ship tonight....not tonight sugar booger.....