Our February 15th was rocked big time when we got the news that my cousin, Clarine from Roanoke, VA was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Her husband Bert was an orthopedic surgeon and 3 years ago critically injured in a biking accident that left him a quadriplegic. Clarine called me a few days after Dad's funeral and we had such a good chat with tears, laughs and memories. She was so excited for us going on the Tiger Cruise and said to be sure and tell Ryan how proud they were of him and would be following along on the blog. I am shocked and so very sad...they are flying to Phoenix today where Bert's brother is a neurosurgeon and start her care/recovery.....
This news comes on the heals of another cousin, Dick who is dealing with serious health issues at Mayo Clinic......praying big time for these wonderful people!!! Dick, Clarine and I are all first cousins.
We exercised, finished our packing and now I want to get this blog out early as we are going to a margarita party this afternoon/evening with friends from back home at Sue and Jerry's. We will spend the night with them and then leave in the morning for our Tiger Cruise - Fort Myers to Dallas to Seattle to Honolulu (LONG day of travel with a 5-hour time difference). Just can't wait to see our boy....the Stennis arrives Friday. We'll have 4 days with Ryan in Hawaii before boarding the ship Monday night (20th - also my birthday) and start cruising on the 21st arriving in San Diego the 27th.
Really appreciate all the many good wishes for our safe travels and fun times on this exciting adventure!
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