Hope Floats and So Do I

ifloat · Post by **ifloat** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:48 pm

I tried on my swimsuits today. That might not seem very remarkable but it was a turning point for me.

A little over two years ago the love of my life had a stroke just minutes after booking our second trip to St. John. He passed away a few days later. The trip was canceled, of course, and I thought I would never see the Rock again. Together, or not at all was the way I felt. Just wouldn't feel right without my husband.

My daughter Sinawitatanka aka Nikkiki won two villas in the recent ACC auction and she invited me to come along. What seemed impossible one moment suddenly shifted. It just felt right. Life goes on.

So I looked back at my old trip reports, cried, and I tried on my swimsuits today.

nikkiki · Post by **nikkiki** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:53 pm

Hooray, you're back on the forum! I can't wait for our trip. We have so much exploring to do!

BOATSRUS · Post by **BOATSRUS** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:44 pm

Welcome Back!

You have been missed.....I always enjoyed reading your trip reports....

Enjoy your new adventure and know that salt water heals just about everything ...

Happy Floating!

Boats

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:48 pm

Fantastic, happy news!! Time to relax and float.

FinsUp · Post by **FinsUp** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:10 pm

"Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat"~jimmy buffett

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:37 pm

All the best for a wonderfully new sort of trip. Glad to hear you are well.

augie · Post by **augie** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:50 pm

So happy that you're finding your way back!

Ali · Post by **Ali** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:19 pm

Loved your backward trip report. All the best to you ~ go forward!

SeaHorse02 · Post by **SeaHorse02** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:31 pm

I remember your wonderful posts and the sorrow we all felt at your loss. Enjoy your trip and cherish the memories of the past while making new ones.

Agent99 · Post by **Agent99** » Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:33 am

Ditto to all of the above. Wishing you a wonderful trip! XOXO

shoemak38 · Post by **shoemak38** » Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:01 am

nikkiki wrote:Hooray, you're back on the forum! I can't wait for our trip. We have so much exploring to do!

Ifloat you have a great daughter, looking forward to your next trip report

nikkiki · Post by **nikkiki** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:58 am

Ifloat you have a great daughter, looking forward to your next trip report

awwww, thanks shoemak38!! Thank goodness I've got mom for this next trip - she covers the trip reports and photos, I drive.

SuefromMA · Post by **SuefromMA** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:12 pm

Your post brought a lump to my throat. I have no doubt whatsoever that your husband will still be with you, in your soul, in your heart and in your smile when you travel again along those special beaches that brought so much joy to you both.

I think that all of us married folk ask ourselves that same question. "Would we/could we go back without our "soul mate" at our side? I think that the "easy answer" is "what would "they" have wanted us to do"? They would have wanted all of us to continue to enjoy and love the place that brought (and brings) us all, such precious memories.

Expect some tears....but, expect many more smiles!!! Bless you and your daughter on your wonderful trip ahead.

Sincerely,
Sue

ifloat · Post by **ifloat** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 4:52 pm

Thanks, everyone. I am really looking forward to this trip.

Florida Girl · Post by **Florida Girl** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:01 pm

I remember when your husband passed, and I was so sad for you. I'm happy now to hear that you are trying on swimsuits and planning to return to St. John. All the best that life has to offer to you!

Florida Girl
(aka California Girl)

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