dolfansam Posted December 28, 2008 #876 Share Posted December 28, 2008 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! What a great story. It really hits home. This past year both of my parents had strokes. They are both doing well, but it takes a awhile for recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Koefoot Posted December 28, 2008 #877 Share Posted December 28, 2008 It really is a beautiful story and photo!!! Bring on some more photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfansam Posted December 28, 2008 #878 Share Posted December 28, 2008 This is my first time ever posting a picture. Let's hope it works... In Alaska (Juneau) near the Mendenhall Glacier... Mendenhall Glacier is very likely the place I took my Best picture ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted December 28, 2008 #879 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Right now these pics are just wonderful as I dream of my next cruise coming up soon! Here are a few favorites. :)\ Sunset leaving San Diego for Mexican Riviera cruise Acapulco Friar's Bay Beach, Saint Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Koefoot Posted December 28, 2008 #880 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Those photos were awesome! i love looking at pictures. Keep them coming. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adorethesea Posted December 28, 2008 #881 Share Posted December 28, 2008 This is why I fell in love with cruising ~ End of a great day on the beach in Acapulco Serge, the best drink waiter on the Spirit! He found us on the beach on his day off! :D Refreshments in Manzanillo ~ And last but not least, does this guy seem provocative to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2 Posted December 28, 2008 #882 Share Posted December 28, 2008 What beach in Cozumel was that in your photo?? I'm going in two weeks and just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTTA CRUISE NOW Posted December 29, 2008 #883 Share Posted December 29, 2008 These were all taken in Feb 2008 when we were on the Imagination The whole gang at our cabana on Half Moon Cay I love this shot of my brother & sister-in-law... they just look so happy to be there! Not that great of a shot, but he thought it was golden... I think these next 2 could be in a brochure. They were taken in Coz at sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Koefoot Posted December 29, 2008 #884 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Great photos! I have a couple photos that I will try to post early this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky58 Posted January 3, 2009 #885 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thought I'd keep this amazing thread going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew B Posted January 3, 2009 #886 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Margaritaville, Grand Cayman After taking a similar picture with my nieces, I kept talking to them about "Big Black Dick" for days. I probably should have been arrested... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotaddict Posted January 3, 2009 #887 Share Posted January 3, 2009 This is a great thread, one of the more entertaining threads in a long time. I love everyone's pics - I always have a hard time trying to post a pic but I will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurierocs Posted January 3, 2009 #888 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Rum Point, Grand Caymen and my daughter's honeymoon cruise. (yes, the whole family, 14 of us, went along on their honeymoon!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurierocs Posted January 3, 2009 #889 Share Posted January 3, 2009 This is a great thread, one of the more entertaining threads in a long time. I love everyone's pics - I always have a hard time trying to post a pic but I will try. Just use the "Manage Attachments" located below under "Additional Options". It saves it as a thumbnail and you can click on it to make it bigger. You just find the file on your computer and upload. Ha! Love your name! We too enjoy the gambling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotaddict Posted January 3, 2009 #890 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Ok just can;t do it - so I made the pic my avatar - Cabo San Lucas, 11/08 Carnival Pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelRio Posted January 3, 2009 #891 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Vancouver, Canada Place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWTim Posted January 3, 2009 #892 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Zip-lining in Jamaica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaboochi Posted January 4, 2009 #893 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I love that this thread has gone on for such a long time, the pics are fantastic. The zip line was a great pic, loved all that green and then the colorful zipliner (is that a word?). Anyone have pics of the Victory winter cruise? My favorite to date is the gentleman standing beside is open suitcase displaying a sumggled case of beer. I love the look on his face!!!!!! It made me laugh and still brings a smile to my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmissfl Posted January 4, 2009 #894 Share Posted January 4, 2009 This is one of my favorite swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel! Other pics of my first cruise can be seen here: http://techquarium.com/gallery2z/v/Cruise0307/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted January 4, 2009 #895 Share Posted January 4, 2009 this is one of my favorites click on pic to make larger. ... Just beautiful- makes me want to go back to the islands- right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted January 4, 2009 #896 Share Posted January 4, 2009 11.2008 Dawn Beach, St.Maarten wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_d Posted January 4, 2009 #897 Share Posted January 4, 2009 We found the perfect coffee house in Cozumel- The Rockin Java. It is a truely local place that not only makes the perfect cappuccino but has the best coffee. So good that each time we buy some to take back with us when we are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old sole Posted January 4, 2009 #898 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I love this thread. This is Rio Lagartos, Mexico, near Progresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted January 4, 2009 #899 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Same here. We've been there quite a bit....including a week's stay at an all-inclusive resort there. And even then, EVERY SINGLE DAY, I would go out onto the balcony and be amazed. I've tried to explain it to people. I finally wound up saying "It is other-worldly".... I know the feeling- I lived in the Pacific for 4 years and even with that much exposure was left breathless every time I was out on the water- the colors can be so other-worldly (a great term for it!0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picklebongo Posted January 4, 2009 #900 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I don't have any photos to share but I visit this thread often and have enjoyed all the ones here. It is so great to visit a thread where everything is positive and upbeat. Keep them coming please!! There are some fantastic photographers here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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