A Late Posting on Mary Ann
I realize this is a late posting but, Joe and I just returned last night (Sunday) from being on a cruise. It was a cruise that Mary Ann had arranged for us. When we received word aboard ship about Mary Ann, needless to say, devasted was an understatement on how it affected us. It was very difficult sitting in our cabin with all the decorations, flowers and such that came from Mary Ann.
I slowly put the roses into the sea as I said prayers. This was my way to make tribute to her love of the sea and to comfort me.
There are "Special" people we meet thoroughout our lives who make a difference. Mary Ann was one of those "Special" people.
I have heard it said that Mary Ann had no one, no family. That was not true. She had hundreds of children from all over the world, especially her Cruise Addicts Family who she loved. We were her family.
Mary Ann wasn't only our TA she was a very dear personal friend. She was the most unselfish, kind and caring person I have ever met. She was always the first to reach out to help any of her children in time of health issues, deaths, saving animals, happy events. moral support and keeping cruise addicts going. Mama Duck was an appropriate name for her. As she always did her best to protect and make life easier for her little duckies. To me, Mary Ann was "The Lady With The Heart Of Gold".
Who can ever foret her love of pets especially her beloved Pucci and the love of the Sea. Thanks to Mary Ann those loves brought so many of us together to form a strong and lasting friendship.
I feel an empty void in my life with her gone. Even though it was too short of time on earth, I thank God that I was blessed and fortunate to have had Mary Ann in my life.
Knowing Mary Ann the way liked to take charge, I would say that God as a Special assignement for her. I can just visualize her being the "Head Escort" in Heaven. It gives me great comfot to know when it comes my time to leave this earth that Mary Ann will be waiting to escort me to my place above.
Mama Duck, THANK YOU, for everything you have done for so many. We love and will miss you terribly!!!!!