Miriam's Birthday at Sea

Beautiful balloons and ribbons decorated our door and a wonderful message, as follows, from all the kids...

M – is for Mom , what you are to me!
I – is for incredible, as you continue to be.
R – is for radiant, as your smile glows
I – is for impressive, as your talent shows
A – is for adoring, as you always are.
M – is for marvelous, like a one of a kind star!

Wanted to wish you Happy Birthday from all points of the World.
We're thinking about you.

Much Love
Nancy, Zach, Adam, Sera, Naz, the Bump, Jo, Nava and Raziela

Day at Sea – March 5th

Whoa, the waters are really rough today. In fact, we spent almost all day in the cabin, in bed – watching TV, reading and trying to hang on! Drawers are opening and shutting, things are swaying – a rocky day on the waters with 15ft swells, and word is, it will be the same all the way to Madagascar. Yuck – dread it so much. Most of the ship's passengers have “stayed home” today, and not ventured into the halls or attended activities. Since the room steward mistakenly gave me my birthday balloons and card from the kids one day early, he apologized by bringing me a bottle of champagne and huge bouquet of flowers. Really not necessary – I can see it being a problem acknowledging a birthday one day late, but one day early – really!? I was very touched... We did venture out for dinner tonight, and was greeting with birthday songs by the crew and a beautiful cake. Great birthday afterall!

And, another day at sea!

Swells have subside somewhat – although windier and a little cooler temperatures. Folks have emerged from their cabins with stories of queasiness and unsettled stomachs yesterday. Either we're all getting our “sea legs” or things are truly better. In any event, a good day to take it all in. Stephen's started water color classes, and becoming a little artist.