I Do !

A post by Susan:

Brad and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary on February 23rd and both decided we would say “I DO” all over again. I would also say “I DO” again to this trip, but there a few things I miss …
*A hot shower (After we have anchored out for three days, the cold military showers become old.)
*A kitchen. (I love my galley and take great pride in fixing meals, but equipment and space make it challenging.)
*A sewer system instead of a holding tank.
*Space.
*Privacy.
*TV (Yes, I actually miss it from time to time.)
*Mail (We get our basic mail sent to us every 10 days but I miss my catalogs!)
*Washer/dryer. (The marina’s w/d take $8.00 in quarters and never seem to fully dry.)
*A car. (I am thankful for our bikes, but balancing a case of water plus other items becomes a challenge.)
*Bay City Book Babes. (I have read 7 books and no one to discuss them with.)
*Family and friends. (I think of you all often!)

BUT …
With all that said, the positives far out weigh the negatives. This trip has been an adventure of a lifetime and I am having a blast with my husband and best friend. I would say “I DO” to this trip as I wouldn’t want to miss the …
*Beautiful blue skies.
*Sunshine.
*Green palm trees.
*Vibrant flowers.
*Clear aqua water of the Gulf.
*Our daily escorts; the dolphins.
*Sunshine.
*Meeting new and interesting people at each stop.
*Our 10-hour crossing with flat seas!
*Flying fish.
*Looking out at the water and seeing the curvature of the earth. Majestic.
*Sunshine.
*Sea turtles.
*Sunsets
*Sunrises.
*A solitary night in the Everglades with the night sky illuminated by “billions and billions” of stars.
*Have I mentioned the sunshine? “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”

I DO, I DO, I DO!