We're back from our wonderful cruise to the Panama Canal. What a great time we had! The above photo shows our entire group (front row - sister Beth Whistler and my parents, Marion and Art Seder, back row Joe Whistler, me, Julie, sister Susan LaHoda and her husband, David). Not only did we tour the Canal, we stopped in Aruba, Cartagena (Columbia), Limon (Costa Rica) and Ocho Rios. Most important though was the family time we shared together. As a part of the cruise, we also celebrated Mom and Dad's 66th wedding anniversary. The whole ten days was pure relaxation and fun. What a fantastic gift from my mom and dad!
We had perfect weather for the entire trip and enjoyed outings in all the ports. We did some touring, had some beach time, and saw some places that we've wanted to visit for years. It was just the antidote we needed after a snowy six weeks in Zion, Illinois. The ship had terrific food and lots of activities. I spent some time taking golf lessons and have resolved to try to become a late blooming Tiger Woods. Julie enjoyed soaking up sun on the Lido deck and becoming a Sudoku master.
After arriving back in Fort Lauderdale, Julie and I spent a couple more days with Mom and Dad at their condo in Delray Beach. By the time we got back to Virginia the pear trees were beginning to bloom, the daffodils were coming up, and the forsythia were budding. Ah, Spring.
On Sunday, March 16 I fly to Zion for more Brachytherapy. The next three treatments are scheduled once per week, so I will fly out each week for three days, then return home. Since the procedure is so easy we decided that it is not necessary for Julie to come with me. This way we both can have some time at home, and Kiki won't have to be shuffled to and fro. We're hoping for more optimistic reports from the doctor.
Here are a few more cruise photos from the thousands we took.
Pirates in Cartagena, Columbia
Aruba
Mom and Dad in Aruba
Susan, Beth, and me over yet another meal
Us and "Our Yacht," The Coral Princess
Julie and Dad having fun
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2 comments:
Love the beard. Very "island."
Glad to hear so much "good gnus." (Wodehouse is my favorite.)
Robin
This is your Arizona cousin checking up on you. I'm so glad you are receiving some positive news and results. I loved the pictures of the cruise. Family love and support are the greatest! Our family has gotten together often this year. Our annual sibling and daughter's event in Feb at my house, at the ranch for Dotty's 90th birthday in April, and we will go the ranch again with the grandsons in June. Love and Best wishes!
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