Back from a marvelous cruise--and I've missed you all

missrenee
missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
My husband and I are back from the cruise that we had to cancel 15 months ago after diagnosis. What a wonderful time we had! This felt like a real full-circle journey for us. I've read all the posts I've missed--I'm still praying for all of you who are struggling right now and rejoicing with you who are doing well.

My Flexi-touch machine (for lymphedema) went with us--had it's own case for carryon. TSA was quite confused as to exactly what it was, but after our explanation, they were very courteous and respectful. I ended up using it about 4-5 times in the 10-day period--so not bad at all. There were plenty of people on that ship who had greater problems than me--and it made me think of how wonderful that these people are getting out and enjoying life. That's what it's all about--enjoying whatever we have to the fullest.

Warm, glad-to-be-back, hugs,

Renee
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  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #2
    Welcome back!
    I am so glad you had a wonderful time. I wish I had gone with you. I too need a vacation. I had gone to the island the day after I was told I needed a biopsy. Did I enjoy it? Nah. So I need my money back and to go back, after I am done with chemo and rad.

    Happy you had fun, and that you're back with us. :)
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    #3
    Welcome home Renee,
    I am one of the newbies here since you've been gone. It sounds like you and your hubby had a wonderful and much deserving vacation. In a few months I hope to plan a little getaway with my husband once my BC journey is wrapped up. We girls deserve it don't we?

    I look forward to getting to know you more in the upcoming months... Welcome home!

    Lorrie
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    Welcome home!!!!
    Yes, cruises are marvelous on so many levels!!!!

    I booked one for the end of July from Hamburg, Germany to Rome, Italy....I'm thinking of buying myself a Kindle to take along...instead of loading my case with books like I usually do....

    I hope you post pics, and tell us the stories!!!

    BIG hugs, Kathi
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #5
    Welcome home...very happy
    Welcome home...very happy for you that you got to take that long awaited cruise! And that you enjoyed it to the fullest!

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #6
    Welcome home!!! I hope that
    Welcome home!!! I hope that when you get a chance you will give us a mini travelogue! I am so glad that this happened for you~ you richly deserved it!

    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #7
    So glad...
    ... you had such a great time!!!

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #8
    Hi Renee,
    Welcome home, although I'm sure you wished that you were still cruising. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I had completely forgot (chemo brain) that you were away when I messaged you. We missed you.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #9
    Welcome back. Glad you had
    Welcome back. Glad you had such a good time. Always good to take the time to relax and enjoy what we have.
    ~Carol
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #10
    Welcome back Renee
    and so happy you enjoyed your cruise.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #11
    You were missed, too!
    But we knew you had a wonderful time and you'll have wonderful stories to tell. I'm so happy you were able to take the cruise and I'm sure it was much more appreciated than it might have been.

    Sue
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #12
    Pictures!!
    So glad you had a great time :D Do post pics so we can see.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #13
    Welcome back
    Getting out and enjoying life is great. Glad to hear you had a good time.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • LVG
    LVG Member Posts: 128
    #14
    Great...
    MissRenee,
    It's great to read that you had a chance to take your cruise and that the two of you enjoyed yourselves!! Awesome!
  • BioAdoptMom
    BioAdoptMom Member Posts: 358
    #15
    You deserved every glorious
    You deserved every glorious moment of that cruise! So glad you had such a good time!

    Nancy
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #16
    Nothing like a cruise. Happy
    Nothing like a cruise. Happy you finally got to take it. Welcome back
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 Member Posts: 380
    #17
    I am happy you had a great time. Welcome home!
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
    #18
    Annette 11 said:

    I am happy you had a great time. Welcome home!

    Welcome Home
    Welcome home Renee. I am so glad that ya'll finally got to go on that cruise. But more importantly I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time. I love cruising and can't wait to go on another one.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #19
    Welcome Renee
    Hope you had a great time! It sounds like you did. I wish you
    could post some pics.

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #20
    aysemari said:

    Welcome Renee
    Hope you had a great time! It sounds like you did. I wish you
    could post some pics.

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    Welcome home!
    Sorry I'm a
    Welcome home!
    Sorry I'm a little late on this. It sounds like you had a great time!
    Hugs,
    Wanda
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #21
    Yay! I'm so glad that you
    Yay! I'm so glad that you were finally able to enjoy your cruise. I hope it was that much sweeter!!

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