LIVE from the FREEDOM of the SEAS, Sailing 5 Sep 2010

[DaisyGirl55]

Unbelievably moving and uplifting! Thank you for sharing this with your CC friends. It is inspiring to read of a love like yours and Carol's.

 

I pray that your heart heals, and that you find peace.

 

God Bless!

[windjamming]

Trainman, what a beautiful tribute to Carol. As many others have said already, we're all with you in spirit during this most special cruise. You are doing fantastic.

[joand452]

Trainman, thank you so much for sharing such a lovely moment with us. I know that Carol is smiling at you from heaven.

 

I hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise.

[bionicman97]

Few things on this board have touched me. This post is definitely one of them. May good bless you and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your cruise.

[jimjamxx]

Few things on this board have touched me. This post is definitely one of them. May good bless you and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your cruise.

Ditto.

 

JimmyJames

[Tyler80]

This was wonderful, thank you for sharing. Thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your families.

[workingboy]

Jim:

 

What a wonderful tribute to your wife. Thank you so much for sharing this moment in your life. God bless you and your family.

[Gator0178]

Trainman-2, what a beautiful ceremony.

 

I have read that the ship radio's the exact position of the ship when you scatter the ashes and gives you a certificate from the ship.

[Barkingowl]

[Jimbo]

Words just cannot do this thread justice. What a tribute to your wife. You can bet she is watching over you now.

 

Jimbo

[Gatrcruzer]

Thank you so much for sharing this experience with all of us. My heart breaks for your loss, and I can't even imagine how hard a journey this must be. Know that you are not alone - we are all rooting for you and wishing you strength.

[masonpips]

Few things on this board have touched me. This post is definitely one of them. May God bless you and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your cruise.

 

Agree. Thank you for sharing with us

[wolfcathorse]

thank you for sharing

[tomfeller]

Jim, I've enjoyed your messages, Mom & I sure feel for Carol as you know, sounds like you're meeting lots of caring folks on the cruise and on the Cruisecritic Board, Julie sends her love also........................... <TOM>

[KEG21552]

Jim

I rarely post, most often lurk, but I just have to say God Bless. I can't imagine the emotions you are going through, but hope that you find peace and happiness.

Karen

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

This is by far the most heart tugging thread ever on CC.

 

Jim, Carol is with you now and forever. Her ashes at sea is one of the most beautiful tributes you could do for her.

 

That was a very nice memorial that RC wrote for the ceremony, something you should have framed for your home.

 

I hope you enjoy the remainder of your cruise, Carol is with you!! :)

 

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[aprilfool]

Thank you Trainman for including us all.Can I ask if you have tried your E-Cigarette yet?

[deniuh]

Trainman, your live thread is a reminder to all of us to treasure life and truly enjoy the people around us. I hope cruise critic keeps your thread and puts it in a special area where others can access it forever. It is in moments like these that I truly appreciate being apart of the the CC community. I hope you find strength from the love and encouragement that is being sent your way. Carol was truly blessed to have you as a Hubby!! She is looking down and saying - "That's my Man!!"

 

Good night, our dear sweet Carol and may a flight of Angels sing thee to thy rest!!

[alwayshappytocruise]

So blessed to know you.........a funky thing Carol would've love is that at 1600 here at PC couldn't see the Monarch leave 'cos it started pouring down rain at 1555.....No lie.

But last night the storms saved your butts and DH and I raised a glass, I will be boarding as you are leaving. My first solo also.........

Edited September 7, 2010 by alwayshappytocruise

[time4me2fly]

very touching story...Carol has joined the Angels in the froth of the waves and in the clouds. She will be in your heart forever and remembered dearly by your cc family. God Bless You.

[Tyron]

Few things on this board have touched me. This post is definitely one of them. May good bless you and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your cruise.

 

My sentiments exactly! May God continue to richly bless you, Trainman.:)

[missbogota]

May God continue to bless your life! Carol was one lucky lady! Thank you Trainman for sharing this beautiful Love Story... Enjoy your cruise!!!

[Trainman-2]

A Special "Thank You" to the Guest Relations Manager and his entire Staff for taking the time to make yesterday both "Special" and "Memorable" for me.

[Trainman-2]

Day 3, Tuesday, September 7, 2010

LABADEE

 

We are scheduled to arrive at 8:00 am.

 

As I type this it is still dark outside. I can see white caps on the ocean and many stars but there are a few distant thunder storms with lightening flashing and thunder rumbling in the distance.

 

My plan is to go ashore to check out the new additions to the "island" but I will have to take my walker with me. I really don't think I can make it the length of the pier with our sitting down to rest.

[Trainman-2]

I dined alone last night!

 

I am at a table for 4 and the other Solo Cruiser told us Sunday that he didn't bring a coat or tie so he would not be there for last night's formal night.

 

I have no word on how the father of the lady who sat across from me Sunday night is doing. I did get their cabin number from the head waiter but was unable to reach her last night.

 

Here is last night's main menu.

 

 

I had the Filet of Beef which is one of the offerings RCI does consistently well across the fleet. They normally offer medium rare and medium well. I was always able to get the medium well modified to "no pink" for Carol. they did this without drying out the meat. I had mine medium rare and it was excellent.

 

I also ordered the Sautéed Seasonal Mushrooms in a blue Cheese Cream Sauce with Bohemian Dumplings. This was Excellent! I recommend this to anyone who likes Blue Cheese Dressing. If you don't like blue cheese dressing, don't try it!

 

It was sort of strange eating by myself in the MDR. I don't expect two of my table mates to return and I have no clue what the forth guy is going to do.