Cruising with a heavy heart

[Lovely_Star]

If you could learn anything from these horrible disasters it should be that life is short, you should cherish every moment, tomorrow is not promised to ANYONE!

[SailBabySail]

our floods are going down (didn't effect me, except for being off work for 10 day...but the casino paid us while we were off). the last of the tunica casinos are opening this weekend. people are going back to work...just need the guest to fill the hotels and play the games. some of the memphis support groups...like the ones that were running the shelter for the animals...are moving over to missouri to help with tornado clean-up. so much destraction...floods, tornados. but not cruising and not having joy in your life doesn't help. you have to keep on with your life and help when you can.

 

All the people that were flooded out have been in my prayers from day one and of course I will continue to pray...very hard. I think He is saying "Oh no...not her again" :)

[SailBabySail]

A huge earthquake and then a tsunami occurred in Chile, the day we boarded the Sun for a cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago, last year. I struggled with guilt of being on a cruise when people had lost their lives, homes and loved ones. After deep reflection that first night on the ship, I realized that my not fully enjoying the amazing experiences available wouldn't make anything better for anyone in Chile. I realized how lucky I was to have this opportunity and decided to fully enjoy and appreciate every moment. I also knew that as soon as I got home I could send a donation to Habitat for Humanity and make a small difference.

 

Enjoy your cruise...every minute of it!

 

We too went on a cruise just after that Chilean earthquake and I felt the same way. I sent a donation before we left. I didn't think I would enjoy the cruise because I was so distraught about the disaster (same as I have been feeling now) but, in the end we had a wonderful time.

 

 

[melli_fera]

Its absolutely true what you are saying...It is difficult to know that so many people living in our great country have nothing...Another round of storms today for people in Oklahoma...its just terrible...

 

I would suggest making a contribution to whomever is collecting money for this worthy cause....although quite frankly I have heard nothing about donating to the cause...or in the alternative if you have any time that you can spare when you come back, perhaps you could volunteer your time to help with the cleanup...

 

These people from what I have seen, will put their lives back together with perhaps some help from those of us who have so much they seem very resiliant...I hope you find some way to give back and still enjoy yourself on your vacation....

 

The Salvation Army is providing relief services in Joplin, MO and other affected areas following yesterday’s tornadoes. Text “JOPLIN” to 80888 to make a $10 donation, or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY, and help The Salvation Army continue its work.

[Gon2hwe]

We live close to and work in Tuscaloosa, Al. hit by tornadoes in April. It was devastating to those affected here. One thing we need to remember is that by going on with our lives helps to stimulate the economy and keep people working. I felt so guilty the first time I went to the mall within a few hundred yards of the devastation but the economy has to keep going so these people have jobs to go back to. Donate to the red cross or other charitys that help those affected. And please remember don't send your old clothes and castoffs . money helps the red cross get people into temp homes and shelters.