BWIVince Posted February 13, 2021 #951 Share Posted February 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, rafinmd said: I had not planned to have 2 strait sunrises from my 2012 Zaandam Southeast Asia cruise, but after 2 unexpected days in the hospital it is happening. On February 13, 2012, the Zaandam visited Na Trang, Vietnam. Oh no Roy! You've been missed and I hope you're recovering well. You're back just in time for whatever undefined schmutz is supposed to fall from the sky this afternoon. Hope you're feeling better! Vince 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted February 13, 2021 #952 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, rafinmd said: I had not planned to have 2 strait sunrises from my 2012 Zaandam Southeast Asia cruise, but after 2 unexpected days in the hospital it is happening. On February 13, 2012, the Zaandam visited Na Trang, Vietnam. Roy Hi Roy, I hope it was not something serious. Wishing you a good recovery. Ivi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 13, 2021 #953 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, travelberlin said: Hi Roy, I hope it was not something serious. Wishing you a good recovery. Ivi 1 hour ago, BWIVince said: Oh no Roy! You've been missed and I hope you're recovering well. You're back just in time for whatever undefined schmutz is supposed to fall from the sky this afternoon. Hope you're feeling better! Vince Thank you. I have been having unexpected shortness of breath for about a week. I saw my primary doctor Monday and he called for a number of tests. Wednesday was an echocardiogram which I thought I would finish pretty quickly and even had my final piece of breakfast in my coat pocket. They found a defective mitral valve and called an ambulance for me to University of Maryland Hospital in downtown Baltimore. I was there until Friday evening and they ran a slew of tests before discharging me about 5:30PM. No treatment yet but I see their cardiologist Thursday. I shouldn't go straight to surgery from there but should at least have a date. I went out to Panera for takeout this morning and it was fine when I left but started raining while I was there. In any case I a hunkered down for the rest of the day. Roy Edited February 13, 2021 by rafinmd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare May B Posted February 13, 2021 #954 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Roy, I hope they take great care of you. So glad to hear that you had a Panera outing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted February 13, 2021 #955 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Praying for you, Roy. Thanks for keeping us up to date on your situation. Confident you’ll be in good hands with your medical team. 🙏👍🙏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim9310 Posted February 13, 2021 #956 Share Posted February 13, 2021 4 hours ago, rafinmd said: I had not planned to have 2 strait sunrises from my 2012 Zaandam Southeast Asia cruise, but after 2 unexpected days in the hospital it is happening. Roy Sorry to hear this, Roy. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskatiemae Posted February 13, 2021 #957 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Roy, Hoping for you to have good news on your health situation. Rest well with good dreams of shipside sunrises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWIVince Posted February 13, 2021 #958 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, rafinmd said: Thank you. I have been having unexpected shortness of breath for about a week. I saw my primary doctor Monday and he called for a number of tests. Wednesday was an echocardiogram which I thought I would finish pretty quickly and even had my final piece of breakfast in my coat pocket. They found a defective mitral valve and called an ambulance for me to University of Maryland Hospital in downtown Baltimore. I was there until Friday evening and they ran a slew of tests before discharging me about 5:30PM. No treatment yet but I see their cardiologist Thursday. I shouldn't go straight to surgery from there but should at least have a date. I went out to Panera for takeout this morning and it was fine when I left but started raining while I was there. In any case I a hunkered down for the rest of the day. Roy That's quite a journey... My thoughts will be with you this week, and I hope the appointment with the cardiologist brings better than expected news. I haven't been to UMMC since the mid-00's when I took my father there for cancer treatment, but I've always been VERY impressed. You were luckier/smarter than I was with lunch! I was going to get Ledo Pizza, and it was just starting to rain/ice so I canned the whole thing and made lunch. As soon as I made lunch it stopped icing and remained dry the entire afternoon, before starting to sleet at 4:00. 🤬 Oh well, maybe tomorrow... Reading your message reminded me again of Ledo, given their long connected history with the University of Maryland (the alma mater of both my parents). Vince 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 14, 2021 #959 Share Posted February 14, 2021 It's been some time since I've had a sunrise from my 2019 Prinsendam Grand South America and Antarctica cruise, but this is the day. A bit later on Valentines Day we were in Puerto Madryn: Roy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma of Lily Posted February 14, 2021 #960 Share Posted February 14, 2021 So sorry to hear of your health problems and I hope it all gets resolved very soon. In the meantime, take very good care of yourself. I do so enjoy your photos. Thanks for taking the time. Your photo filing is impressive! Sandie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 15, 2021 #961 Share Posted February 15, 2021 It has not been a good week with my brother's passing yesterday. I debated on suspending the daily sunrises but I think I need them as much as anybody, and will plan to continue until I am admitted to the hospital. Today's is from my 2020 World Cruise transferring from Crystal Serenity to QM2. On February 15 Serenity was at sea from Fiji to New Zealand: Roy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancygp Posted February 15, 2021 #962 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Roy, So sorry to read about your brothers passing. my deepest condolences. Nancy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenzSailing Posted February 15, 2021 #963 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Roy, Condolences and best wishes. Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mariners Posted February 15, 2021 #964 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Roy, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, and also your own health problems. Your photos are a positive contribution to CC, and they often brighten my day. They are appreciated. Wishing you all the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted February 15, 2021 #965 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Roy, my sincere condolence losing family on top of your own health challenges. Thank you for giving us daily joy with your photos. I hope we can now give back to you. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWIVince Posted February 15, 2021 #966 Share Posted February 15, 2021 My deepest condolences, Roy. 😢 I’m sure this is the last thing you needed to cope with this week, and you continue to have all my thoughts. Thanks for continuing your posts — even for those of us not going through anything like what you are, this isn’t a great week for some of us and your sunrises definitely bring us some welcome joy. We’re with you! Vince 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TER777 Posted February 15, 2021 #967 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Roy, so sorry for your sad news. Good luck with what is to come. - Tracie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted February 16, 2021 #968 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Roy, please accept my condolences for your brother’s passing. It is vey difficult to loose a family member 😔 Thanks again for your photos. I wish you all the best with your health issues. Please take care of yourself. Ivi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQft Posted February 16, 2021 #969 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Roy, I am so sorry to hear about your brother and also your own health challenges. What a nasty 1-2 punch! I hope you have a successful surgery (if that is the ultimate decision) and a speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 16, 2021 #970 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you everyone. Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal 2-ship World Cruise. On February 16 Crystal Serenity arrived in Sydney where I eventually transferred to the Crystal Symphony: Roy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 17, 2021 #971 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Today's sunrise is from my 2019 Prinsendam Grand South America and Antarctica cruise. On February 17 we visited Montevideo. This may be the last before I visit the surgeon tomorrow: Roy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWIVince Posted February 17, 2021 #972 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Good luck with the surgeon tomorrow, Roy... I hope tomorrow's storm doesn't further complicate things, I know you have more than enough to manage right now. 🤞 Vince 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roland4 Posted February 17, 2021 #973 Share Posted February 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, rafinmd said: Today's sunrise is from my 2019 Prinsendam Grand South America and Antarctica cruise. On February 17 we visited Montevideo. This may be the last before I visit the surgeon tomorrow: Roy Great picture!! Our condolences on the loss of your brother. Hope everything goes well tomorrow. Larry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 18, 2021 #974 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Today's sunrise is land based but the first from another set of cruises. On February 19, 2017 I boarded MS Koningsdam to get me out of flying from Maryland to Buenos Aires and continued to Crystal Serenity, Zaandam, Carnival Inspiration, and Crystal Symphony. I watched the sun rise in Fort Lauderdale on February 18. Roy 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 19, 2021 #975 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Today's sunrise is from my 2016 Crystal Symphony Antarctica (cruise BA-Miami). On February 19 we visited Pisco, Peru: Roy 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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