A brand new year, how wonderful it feels to have a chance to begin fresh and new in 2008!
Here's wishing each and every one of my faithful readers out there a "Glorious and Happy New Year", ----may you have good health, great wealth, and happiness galore in 2008!!
Christmas was wonderful, and the family members all came home to celebrate the birthday of Jesus around the Christmas Tree, and catch up on all the latest family news. We had a big surprise as our grandson, Jeff, even made it home all the way from Germany!! It was a delightful and happy time to see all the bright and beautiful faces of our loving family, together for Christmas
celebrations! The children with their excitement building up for the surprise gifts under the
tree, and then see their big smiles when they open their delightful gifts--what a wonder to behold! Now the precious moments will linger with us, and the happy times will be recalled
throughout this New Year.
We did have a big surprise in a small white envelope under the Christmas tree, and when I
opened it---there was a "Fun Pass for a Cruise to the Bahamas", beginning Dec. 29th. - Jan. 3rd. of 2008, for me and my husband! (What a big thrill --planned by my husband!) So we were
ready to pack our luggage, and head for Florida to board the Carnival Celebration Ship for
the Caribbean Cruise. It was just fabulous in every way, they made us feel like royalty,
waiting on us, meeting our every need. The food, entertainment and service were really
outstanding! The New Year's Eve party was superb, with grand food, & entertainment as well!
What a way to begin a New Year, cruising on the high seas---(some of the waves were over
16 ft. high,--- but our sea legs held out just fine)! We even visited the famous "Atlantis" at
Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, and were thrilled with the fabulous hotel and lovely
grounds--truly a jewel there! We had fabulous sunsets every night and enjoyed our cruise
immensely---what a way to begin the brand New Year!
I also am very thankful that we do have a big family, to love and care for, as on the cruise we
met some folks that have lost most all their family members due to ill health, etc. I felt
sympathy for them, but they still managed to have a good celebration with their close friends.
We met some beautiful folks from various countries on the cruise, and learned a lot about the staff on board. They
were all so friendly, and did their jobs exceedingly well. Most of the staff were from Italy,
and had worked for many years for Carnival Ships. They were most attentive to our needs.
Well, I must sign off for now, still unpacking to do, and many other chores ahead, including
taking down the Christmas tree, & packing up all the many decorations for the season. That
is the part I dislike, putting away all the decor after the happy times---just pack it away
until next Christmas. So, remember to be good all year, and perhaps Santa will pay you
a visit on Christmas eve of 2008! Happy New Year to all and to all a Good-night!!
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We are so fortunate to be blessed with a warm and loving family to "come home" to. Thanks for all you do to make our Christmas such a happy, exciting, and memorable event.
We love you so very much, and are thrilled that you were able to see the new year come in while onboard a cruise ship! How fun that must have been.
Can't wait to see what new adventures this year will bring. . . Keep us posted!
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