Hugs from God

This has been a very difficult 24 hours. My mom, whilst on a cruise docked in Haiti, passed away yesterday at lunch. My dad is now sailing alone until I can get onboard tomorrow at noon. I had no idea how hard international water laws were to get around, but I'm learning. Royal Caribbean has cut through enough red tape to allow me to enbark at Grand Cayman tomorrow. The ship is in Jamaica today but couldn't be done there. My poor father is sailing alone surrounded by mom's belongings while mom is in the ship's morgue. We have figured out how to transport her from the ship to the coroner and then on to the mortuary where she will be cremated. My dad and I will drive from Cocoa Beach to Destin on Sunday. My brother and sisters, dad and I will meet with the pastor of my parent's church Monday afternoon with services scheduled Thursday at 11:00am. Considering it's only been 24 hours, we've taken care of so much.

This is entitled Hugs from God because I continue to thank him for the blessings he has given me.

1. A wonderful mom for 52 years of life

2. The financial means to see them two weeks ago on a "spur" cheap flight and to join dad in Grand Cayman.

3. That mom passed away doing what she loved the most. Dining with full waitstaff on a cruise line!

4. That the cruiseline has allowed me to board.

5. That the majority of my family has enough strength in God to know that HE is always in control.

6. The list goes on and on........I am surrounded by so many friends and family that I can not help but to continue singing my praises to Him. My mom is now dancing with My Lord and Savior. I truly believe this to be so. I am at Peace in His word.