I guess I owe an apology about the cruise...

but I honestly thought that since our group had went out of Mobile in the past, it would be nice to go somewhere different.  I am so sorry for any inconvenience this has caused for anyone.  I was only attempting to help Beth out this year.  Again, I am very sorry if I have caused problems for anyone.

As a New Orleanian, I'm disappointed that y'all won't be coming to New Orleans to board your cruise.  I was so hoping to meet some of my BAMA friends for coffee, even if it was a quick visit.  Joining y'all on the cruise was very tempting until I got the offer to join my sister and niece on a trip to London during the Christmas holidays.  Amy (niece) was chosen as part of the all star cheerleader team to perform during the New Year's Day parade in London.  Sorry, London wins out.
Luv, Debbie

We will be coming to New Orleans.  The cruise ship will just be different.  WOW...can I go with YOU!!!!  That is GREAT!!!!!  You will have such a great time.  Love ya, lady!!

WOW!  Hopefully time will allow us to meet! 

I am just ECSTATIC to get to go...I don't care where its leaving from. We are thinking of staying in New Orleans a couple of days because we have never been...

My biggest dilemma is if I should take the kids or not... I have never been on a cruise and I am not sure about them going especially the 3 year old.....

Kelly...they have programs during the day for the children.  I am not sure about the 3 year old though.  I know for older children, they have all day things.  However, at night, they will be with you.   I am excited to meet you!!!

Carmen, YOu are doing a FANTASTIC job with this cruise.  Any raves or "rants" should be kept to themselves and not posted.  You work hard to do these things for us and I appreciate you.  There will always be a negative person in the bunch.  I love ya and keep your head up!! 

I'm not flaming ANYONE in particular.  Especially Debbie, just wanting to get this conveyed to Carmen that she is doing a FANTASTIC job!  Volunteers RARELY get a pat on the back!  Carmen, I pat you and applaud you, over and over again!   KUDOS!!! 

See ya on the cruise!!!

 

Randall.....Hi there!!!  You and Lucy are going on the cruise????  I was hoping so. 
I am mailing a package to you today.  You and Lucy open it when she gets there.
Jimmy and I are coming to Luverne on Friday before the wedding so if there is anything I can do to help please let me know.  I am a good worker and I am willing to do what ever you may need me to do.  If you don't need anything I am just going to sit back and enjoy your day!!!

Hi Carmen.  It is not a problem as long as you will help me find my way!!!  You know me I am a chicken!!!  I was hoping some would go on Friday night and I can follow them on Saturday morning.  You need to stop stressing over all this stuff....cruise, address list and everything.  You can't please everyone all the time but I don't see a long line of people willing to take on these jobs.  You have gone over and above what an average person would do for a simple thank-you.  I did not mean to hurt your feelings by saying I was hoping to go out of Mobile.  That is just an area I am familar with and New Orleans is not. But I am not going to let that stop me from going with all of you!!!  I will just depend on you all as my guides!!!!  All is good!!!!

AWWWW now Debbie...you and JImmie can hop on board with us any  time.  We will be going down the day before and spending the night.  I am checking on hotels right now.  I love you, lady and you and Jimmy are such special blessings to me!!!!!  (BTW....I'll let you in on a little secret.  I do alot of what I do to keep busy.  Remind me sometimes to explain my home situation right now.  I have to stay busy.  I have lost my special room for prayer and meditation, so I have to use my bedroom for everything, which is not that private any longer.  But keeping busy helps so much.)