wrcjr98 Posted November 28, 2012 #51 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Oh Emily - what a beautiful portrait!! I love it!! Dang my allergies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeFan4Ever Posted November 28, 2012 #52 Share Posted November 28, 2012 What a great review! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Please wish your parents all the best, and hopefully many more years of happiness together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted December 11, 2012 #53 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Emily - I was just thinking about you - thought I'd see if you still follow your thread? If so, how's your Dad doing? Ya'll getting ready for Christmas? Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigc927 Posted December 11, 2012 #54 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Wow!!!! Loved your review!!!! and with that last picture I def needed the tissues!! Best wishes to you and your Dad who looked liked he rocked that wheel chair with style!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babsee101 Posted December 11, 2012 #55 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Such a touching review. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. May God bless your lovely family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroQueen Posted December 12, 2012 #56 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What a wonderful family. Please tell your dad he is a champ in my book. Have a wonderful holiday and cherish your time together. My allergies are a mess after reading this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grgsgrl Posted December 13, 2012 #57 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I love, adore and laughed out loud at this picture http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/...ymta/limey.jpg The picture of your parents made some water come to my eyes. Dang it. So glad your dad is a grab it and cherish it guy - he has an amazing daughter and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted December 13, 2012 #58 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks so much for you great review..wonderful...Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobell Posted December 13, 2012 #59 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Great review!!!! Your parents are too cute and I'm glad that you guys could have this time together. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXiDMonica Posted December 13, 2012 #60 Share Posted December 13, 2012 OP, thanks for sharing with us. God bless your dad and your family! Enjoy the time you guys have now! I'm a HUGE daddy's girl so this review got me (and my "allergies")... Happy hoildays to you guys! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdis Posted December 13, 2012 #61 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Love your review! Prayers to your family!!! What a wonderful family trip and the picture of your parents is wonderful!!! Love, love, love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBikerFallDown Posted January 3, 2013 Author #62 Share Posted January 3, 2013 For all of you who followed along, made great suggestions and had such kind words; an update: My father passed away New Year's Eve, in the early morning. He was hospitalized from 12/23/12, and from the moment he entered, until he was unresponsive, he had a smile for every person who entered the room. He said his goodbyes and he made his peace. He passed away quietly, and left a large hole in this world (as far as I'm concerned). I am SO glad that we took this cruise together. It was hard pushing the wheelchair, it was hard seeing him get so tired, but OH... the memories, and the joy of being with him far outweighed any problems. Again, a thank you to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted January 3, 2013 #63 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.:( That cruise was probably the best thing you could have done for him, and with him. Those memories will stay with you forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted January 3, 2013 #64 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm very sorry for your loss. It sounds like the way my Dad left this world. But what a lucky man, to be blessed with such a wonderful family, and to have been able to take his final "bucket" cruise. Memories his loved ones will always cherish. You are an amazing daughter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted January 3, 2013 #65 Share Posted January 3, 2013 For all of you who followed along, made great suggestions and had such kind words; an update:My father passed away New Year's Eve, in the early morning. He was hospitalized from 12/23/12, and from the moment he entered, until he was unresponsive, he had a smile for every person who entered the room. He said his goodbyes and he made his peace. He passed away quietly, and left a large hole in this world (as far as I'm concerned). I am SO glad that we took this cruise together. It was hard pushing the wheelchair, it was hard seeing him get so tired, but OH... the memories, and the joy of being with him far outweighed any problems. Again, a thank you to everyone. Emily thank you for letting all of us share this time with your family. I very much enjoyed looking at the pictures of your beautiful Dad. When I saw this thread up again today I didn't want to open it because I was afraid it was not going to be good news. I too am so glad you were able to take this cruise with your Dad. You have memories now that will be with you forever. You are a good daughter and did everything you could to help him full fill that "bucket list". My condolences to you and all your family......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean1946 Posted January 3, 2013 #66 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I am so sorry to hear the news. But, I'm glad y'all had a great cruise. We are doing the same cruise Jan 19 and I will find a quiet spot and say a prayer for him and then maybe a glass or 20 of Pinot Grigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted January 4, 2013 #67 Share Posted January 4, 2013 There go my allergies again - Emily, I am truly sorry for your loss. But looking back, I am sure that you and your Mom are so happy that he was able to go on the cruise and create lifelong memories for everyone, even your cruise critic friends! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtales6 Posted January 4, 2013 #68 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Ok, Kiddo, just wanted to thank you for making all a part of the larger family circle. We cruised Fantasy from, 12-25 to 12-30. While aboard, I toasted your Dad and your family, wishing you health and life....and your sharing the story has allowed his name to be remembered. Condolences, kiddo. Still want to cruise with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooney64 Posted January 4, 2013 #69 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So glad to that you were able to cherish these memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebob1 Posted January 4, 2013 #70 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. You truly have wonderful memories and pictures of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey haze Posted January 4, 2013 #71 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear father, may he RIP & may you & your family find some comfort in the memories you have of being with each other. I am so glad you got something crossed off his bucket list before he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligirl78 Posted January 4, 2013 #72 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Emily, you and your family have my most sincere condolences during this difficult time. I lost someone very, very dear to me on Christmas and it's never easy. Luckily, I flew halfway across the country last year to see this person, spend some amzing time camping and hiking and enjoying each other and I am so glad I did. That trip has given me so many wonderful moments and memories that give me comfort right now. I know that the memories from this trip will help you too. May your father rest peacefully, knowing how loved he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grgsgrl Posted January 4, 2013 #73 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Here's to knowing your Dad is watching over you from his balcony in the sky. You gave him the most precious gift anyone can give. Time Good thoughts and wonderful memories to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBikerFallDown Posted January 8, 2013 Author #74 Share Posted January 8, 2013 A friend made a slideshow of him for the funeral, and it had SO many pictures from our various cruises. I realized how many wonderful memories we'd made on ships with him through the years. I am so glad we took that cruise, and all the others. Let me give you some unsolicited advice, folks. If you can afford it, do it. Put off the new kitchen cabinets for a while. Wear last year's jeans for a bit longer. Get an inside room, and roll with it. Because you will, some day, be missing that family member, and the one thought you'll never have is: "Gosh, I wish we hadn't taken that trip and spent time together." Thank you all for your kind words. I know he is in a better place, and is free from suffering, so it makes it a little easier. Knowing how much time we spent together, and how many wonderful memories we had and how much love he shared with our family... that makes it a lot easier. The next cruise we take will be our first without him. Wherever it goes, you can bet we'll talk about him and have a margarita in his honor! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiemouse Posted January 9, 2013 #75 Share Posted January 9, 2013 So, glad you have peace knowing you were a wonderful daughter. I, also,want to thank you for sharing your and yours dad story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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