Re: Weekend Open House
Thank you Charles for hosting this open house today. You have chosen a beautiful spot and I know that Mary Ann would love it!
How blessed we were to have Mary Ann in our lives. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. Like most of you here I met Mary Ann through these forums and I considered her a friend long before I booked a cruise with her. We shared funny stories about being a travel agent, we shared memories of growing up as an only child, we both shared an abiding love for Hawaii and I was always slightly green that she had had the opportunity to meet one of my favourite singers, Alfred Apaka.
Her love of all things cruising was contagious and she was so very generous with her time and knowledge in this field. I am so sorry that you all did not have the opportunity to sail with her!
Her sense of humour was grand and sharp.
Her caring and compassion are well known to all of us...as is her generosity. All were unconditionally and quietly given.
Mary Ann's little gentleman Pucci brought her so much joy and she shared him with us so often that we think of him as our own. I believe she felt the same way about our beloved fur babies....she loved ours too! It is no wonder there is such grief among this group. Mary Ann made us her family and she became a vital part of each of our families. You don't have to share blood to be family but you do have to share love. She did that and we shared our love with her!
Love and hugs to you dear Mary Ann and very special skritches to you Pucci from Murray, Me and the two little furry terrors!
.....To toast Mary Ann...a glass of Dom Perignon s'il vous plait! "Until we meet again!"
