“A person who lives in faith must proceed on incomplete evidence, trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” Philip Yancey
Debarkation (completing the voyage) and Debriefing (upon completing the mission). Here is our “wrap-up” of the Denlinger 40th anniversary cruise. Where we crazy to take two very special needs kids and two very young grandchcildren on a cruise to Bermuda? Perhaps “crazy,” or “huge step of faith.” Looking in reverse, Ron and I are ecstatic that we took the dive! How do I sum up the last 5 days?
Matthew: “It was epic!” Kari just smiles. Ron slept most of the way home from NYC (expressing total confidence in our older son to drive the “party bus” home.
I have more love and pride in the family that God has put together and am so thankful for the forever memories we now have including:
- Swimming in Bermuda waters with a very happy Matthew and Lucy
- Being on the High Seas – ocean all around us – with moon and husband / wife time
- Fantastic meals with all our kids and grandkids and enjoying all the different personalities intermingling under relaxed circumstances
- Sarah and Matthew wowing the crowds two evenings with their karaoke skills
- Elia charming cruise mates with her smiles and waving at everyone
- Family Fued, comic shows, Dr. Seuss story hour
- Ron and I taking time to reflect on each decade of marriage and praying over God’s path ahead
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Sounds wonderful!
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Hooray for a fantastic vacation! So glad you all had a wonderful time!
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So happy for you Ron and Joan that God made this relaxation time possible for you and your family. You most certainly deserved it. Praying God continues to give you strength and Joy as you care for your beautiful children. I am always humbled and inspired to live my life better and to always be thankful when I read your posts. Praying Gods blessings over you.
Cheryl Lapp
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This is as Matthew said, “SO EPIC!” So glad you were able to have an amazing time together as a family. ALSO, we want to see pictures of Matthew singing Karaoke.
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I love everything about this!! So happy you had a well deserved awesome time together as a family! Memories to last a lifetime for each of you! Thanks for sharing this and the beautiful pictures included! Now back to reality!🥰
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I’m so excited – we prayed every day for you. That Kari would feel better and that you would be able to go.
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so glad all went well.
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