Noah was told by God to build for himself an ark of gopher wood, but then told he should enter the ark with his wife, his sons, and their wives. Since we all descended not just from Adam and Eve, but from Noah’s family, I’m glad he took
them with him. With all the animals on board, I’m not sure they all enjoyed the
cruise, but were glad they were invited.
Obviously I’m not Noah, but I too have invited my family to join me on a cruise. It won’t last over a year, but only seven days. And while we may be a tad crowded in small cabins, we won’t be sharing quarters with all the animals on earth. However, we will have a chance to hug a sloth. No, not a lazy old man, but the three-toed variety.
Yes, I’m taking my family, including a new grandson-in-law and future grandson-in-law, on a Caribbean cruise. We’ll be leaving New Orleans on July 28th, and returning to port on August 4th. After a couple of days at sea, we’ll hug a sloth, soar over the jungle on ziplines, and spend a little time on a beach in Roatan, Honduras. The next day we’ll visit a Mayan ruin and go tubing on a river through caves in Belize. Then, after seeing sights, shopping, or snorkeling in Cozumel, we’ll spend a final day on the ship heading home.
I tell you all of this because I can’t think of anything else to write, and because I
really want to thank you for making all this possible.
When Marilyn and I went on a cruise for our 25th anniversary, I met an older
gentleman who brought all his kids and grandkids on the cruise with him. I loved
the idea, and hoped I could do the same someday. Over a year ago I decided I
could, and booked the cruise.
You have generously supported me for over fifty years, and even sent Marilyn
and me to the Holy Land several months ago. Your love and support is very much appreciated.
God Bless, Rick
Chatham Christian Church 