Once upon a time I made a plan to take mother and my sisters on a cruise. Natalie was the only sister that made it work. So we went! On a cruise! Just the three of us!
As soon as we arrived, we headed to the buffet. Yum.
Miami weather was rainy and cold and wet, so we found our room and warmed up.
This is how we left the port.
The cruise terminal was covered in lovely palms. Why is it that palm trees = vacation to me?
Formal came, so we decided to awaken and pretend to get dressed. First selfie attempt.
Second selfie attempt.
This is how we spent most of Monday, asleep.
And we read.
Off to the really not spectacular show with three seconds of 3-d effects. Instead, we found a band and listened to them play for hours every evening. Natalie correctly concluded, "The real entertainment is this live band."
We awakened in the port of Roatan, Honduras -- lots of palm trees, blue water and white sand.
We found the shade.
But we also found a taxi driver that gave us a tour of the flowering and green peninsula.
The best part was that mother spoke to him in Spanish. He learned of our devotion to Jesus Christ, and took us to visit the local church.
The next day we landed in Belize.
We caught the water taxi to the port, but it was a bit scary so we left quickly after mild shopping.
We tired ourselves out talking and laughing and
playing, "Cruise." This delightful game allowed Natalie to lie still while I piled up every pillow and created an illusion that she weighs 400 pounds. Here she is piling up her "chins" as well. Great game, I tell you what. I felt sorry for all the other passengers who were watching an awful rock band show.
We had to try the game from the back as well. It worked. I love her tiny hands and feet poking out. Mother looks so proud of us.
Off to Cozumel for a day of shopping and eating.
We're very good at that.
It was hard to be awake more than four hours at a time, so we used the afternoon to rest up and read. I think we each read a novel.
Our last night we found the band and sat to listen. We knew all the words and music and loved it.
Mother was in fine form listening and loving all to whom she spoke. I've decided that she loves with her eyes, which is why all people are instantly drawn to her.
Saturday came and it was time to. I used Braille to make sure we were leaving the correct room, then we headed to that palmy airport.
Here we are using our sailing cards to make sure that we saw, spoke and heard no evil. Phew.
They went one way, I went another. My best tip was using earplugs and the travel pillow to continue sleep on my voyage home.
This nice husband met me at the gate and took me to a dinner. I missed him.
During this week of total relaxation I felt the love of my Savior so tenderly as Natalie and Mother ministered to my mind and soul. We connected eternally which lifted strengthened me. I have a greater desire to be better and do better when I am with my mother and sisters. I have no idea how we were really able to pull off our cruise, but I am game to go again!
