gail811 Posted December 29, 2011 #1551 Share Posted December 29, 2011 There is a story that goes with this picture. At 41 my sister had a major stroke. To save her life they had to do surgery and as a result, take out about 1/3 of her skull....it stayed safe in her belly for over a year (because she had a staph infection post op they did not want to put it back too soon) while she recovered. At her most critical moment in the ICU, I held her hand and told her if she would only open her eyes I would take her anywhere in the world she wanted to go....her eyes flew open (the first of many miracles!), and as soon as she came off the ventilator she requested we go on a cruise. So in late April this year, almost 2 years after her stroke, we boarded the Legend with our mom, our other sister, two nieces and my sisters’ best friend. My sister wanted to swim with the dolphins more than anything else, so I scheduled the Royal Swim. Although VERY skeptical when we arrived, given my sisters physical limitations, the staff agreed to "let her try”. This picture was taken during the foot push.....what you can't see are the six women standing in the water watching her, laughing and crying at the same time. Since this day, my sister has continued to recover, expanding her horizons daily; because this moment in time renewed her confidence and made her realize that ANYTHING is possible! I originally posted the above story back in 2008. This year my sister joined me on our cruise again and this time she wanted to snorkel. I corresponded with Patouche charters in Tortola for months ahead of time and let him know about my sisters limitations. He was incredibly patient and helped us make her dream come true. Here is a picture my DH snapped of us swimming back to the boat with her. She held on to the life ring and we assisted her in fulfilling another dream. And this is her pointing to a school of fish. What can't be conveyed in the picture is the sound of her screaming through the snorkel as she spotted the fish....she was thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreams Posted December 29, 2011 #1552 Share Posted December 29, 2011 BFF Just Adorable!!!! OceanDreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted December 29, 2011 #1553 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Ooooooooooh my, I am enjoying these pictures so much.:) Several of them have brought back GOOD memories of my vacations in some of these places. As I am at work, I don't get to look much, but when I get a chance, I'll "KEEP" looking, until I get through this thread. Everyone have a great/safe 2012! Brenda Kansas City (Gladstone), Missouri Afterthought, We are having 50's/60's here on December 29th, and don't know what to do, as it is so AWESOME! We KNOW, BAD weather will be here before we know it, but we'll take this kind of weather anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4boys Posted December 29, 2011 #1554 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hey Brenda....East KC (Lee's Summit) here! This weather is amazing! It is making me feel like my summer cruise is closer than it is! Happy sailing to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgamecock Posted December 29, 2011 #1555 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Half Moon Cay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minn.cruisers Posted December 30, 2011 #1556 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) We recently returned from a cruise. Tried to get a photo on but it didnt connect. Edited December 30, 2011 by Minn.cruisers photo not going on thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDSue Posted December 30, 2011 #1557 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I originally posted the above story back in 2008. This year my sister joined me on our cruise again and this time she wanted to snorkel. I corresponded with Patouche charters in Tortola for months ahead of time and let him know about my sisters limitations. He was incredibly patient and helped us make her dream come true. Here is a picture my DH snapped of us swimming back to the boat with her. She held on to the life ring and we assisted her in fulfilling another dream. I'm glad your sister is still managing to get out and enjoy life. My mom had a bad stroke many years ago, and she had many limitations afterwards, She and my dad were able to take a dream cruise shortly before my dad passed away, and it was probably my mom's favorite memory. The cruise staff went out of their way to make sure my mom had a great time. Hope your sister gets to enjoy many more adventures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breezycruiser Posted December 31, 2011 #1558 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Carnival Splendor leaving Cabo San Lucas. That has got to be one of the most beautiful pictures I have seen on this thread! Just stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ykgorbie Posted December 31, 2011 #1559 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Mystic Mountain, Ocho Rios. We went up there for the "Jamaican Bobsled Ride" - truly amazing views from up there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btyson Posted December 31, 2011 #1560 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wow it was very difficult to find just ONE pic to call my favorite. But this is definitely one of them. DW and DS (16 mo.) on Cabbage Beach in Nassau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted December 31, 2011 #1561 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) Not the best picture but one of my favourites, my son and part of his grandmother just after we left Tampa on our first cruise (Dec 29th last year on the Miracle) and another from St Lucia on Jan 2nd Edited December 31, 2011 by declansdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeILuvCruisin Posted December 31, 2011 #1562 Share Posted December 31, 2011 The boys and the bartenders at Nachi Cocum!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfret Posted December 31, 2011 #1563 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Then there is St Lucia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeILuvCruisin Posted December 31, 2011 #1564 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This photo was taken in St. Thomas (Magens Bay), when we sailed on the Dream in February 2010. I have this exact same pic! From Sunny Linston Tours!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted December 31, 2011 #1565 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Bet this would never make it today. Was from August of 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideyfam Posted December 31, 2011 #1566 Share Posted December 31, 2011 A little New Year's X-rated picture. David statue in the Steak House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishIwasOutThereNOW Posted December 31, 2011 #1567 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Queen Elizabeth & Carnival Freedom, St John, Antigua 7dec11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreams Posted January 1, 2012 #1568 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Happy New Year everyone .... Good way to start the year off by looking at all these great photo's. Inside Miami Carnival Port (I got in trouble for taking this photo....but it was worth it. Hehehehehe) OceanDreams Edited January 1, 2012 by OceanDreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRW71 Posted January 2, 2012 #1569 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Bumping in hopes of seeing more great, beautiful and funny pictures:) thanks for sharing everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreams Posted January 4, 2012 #1570 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I'm being selfish....Bumping this thread up, don't want it to get lost in all those double digit pages. OceanDreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted January 4, 2012 #1571 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Why did you get in trouble for taking the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview1 Posted January 4, 2012 #1572 Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Tobacco Bay, St. George, Bermuda Edited January 4, 2012 by carynh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreams Posted January 4, 2012 #1573 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Why did you get in trouble for taking the picture? They told me it was a privacy issue for other cruiser .... I explained that in the photo was only the stain glass. OceanDreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzilla66 Posted January 4, 2012 #1574 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Sunset in Oahu, Hawaii. This picture doesn't come close to the real thing. Looks like a giant dino swimming in the background. Maybe it's on it's way to Japan~lol!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzilla66 Posted January 4, 2012 #1575 Share Posted January 4, 2012 This one always brings a smile to my facehttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5036931768_9624f18aec.jpg' alt='5036931768_9624f18aec.jpg'> Sunrise over Diamond Head by capndinghy, on Flickr[/img] I see a half warthog/half poodle in the clouds. What do you see?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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