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Back from a marvelous cruise--and I've missed you all
missrenee
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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
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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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.
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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!
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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 -
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Welcome HomeAnnette 11 said:I am happy you had a great time. 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 -
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Do post pics so we can see.
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