As you know Stephanie dedicates each and every day to the blog. She makes sure its posted as well as keeping up with the comments etc. She has done this regardless of her own personal circumstances and that includes recently discovering her Mum has Parkinson’s. This is of course something that I asked her permission to share with you all and once I received it I assured her that everyone would send their support, especially those bloggers who may have had experience with this terrible affliction.
So, please send your best to her Mum and I can assure that even though Stephanie looks after her morning, noon and night her dedication to the blog will be resolute.
Thanks
John
Filed under: Tales from the Ship
Stephanie,
Our prayers go out to your Mum and to all those great minds that are working to find a cure for Parkinson’s.
BIG ED
Stephanie,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of you mom’s illness. Both you and John were so kind to us when Gary was diagnosed with cancer last month. We had hope to meet you all on September 11 on the Splendor but that had to be postponed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and family. We’ll be thinking of you here in Canada. Keep up the good fight!
Gary & Di Coates
Stephanie:
We all appreciate your efforts to keep the blog thingy up to date. Seeing your efforts on behalf of all of us readers, I am sure that your mother is benefitting from your wonderful care and assistance!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Rick H.
steph, will send prayers for your mom honey…
hugs, bonnie and prince charlie
John,
Please let Stephanie know that many of us are supporting her. My husband, after suffering from a stroke in 2003, was diagnosed with lewy body demetia ( a disease which is a combination of alzheimer’s disease and parkinson disease). Neither of them are “nice” diseases. We just do the best for the ones that we love. Tell her to be strong and know that many people care for her and her Mom.
Sandra
Hi Stephanie,
My thoughts are with you and your Mom. At times it may be difficult, but hang in there. If you have to vent at all, I’m sure the bloggers will be here for you. I was my mom’s caregiver, but she had Alzheimer’s, not Parkinson’s, so the results were different, but I know how stressful it can be and at times you need a break.
My best to you and your mom,
Carol
Stephanie, big hugs to you and your Mum…and bless your sweet heart for your excellent dedication to both your Mum and to the blog thingy. John and his followers depend on you daily for keeping us all in touch, so may you have the wisdom and strength you need each and every day to get your various jobs done. Blessings and big thanks to you, honey.
Duchess Sandy and Duke Dick in GA
Stephanie, your mom has the benefit of many existing medicines and many promising therapies also – wishing her health and happiness.
Stephanie…
Please be assured that your mom, you and your entire family will have my prayers and thoughts.
I’ve let all my friends at Cruise Critic know, as well, and they’ll be including your mom in their prayers.
Thank you so much for all the time you take the sake of our entertainment and the HUGE part you have in making us a global family.
Regards and prayers,
Host Mach
Stephanie, I have been worried about you. I just had the feeling there was something wrong. I have asked everyone if they had heard from you.
Rest assured that we are here for you and that our prayers are going out for your Mother and this affliction that has affected her.
We all love you and wish we could be there in person for you, but we are here, just a short distance away by way of the computer should you need us.
I’ll send you my phone number and if you ever need a shoulder or just someone to talk to, feel free to call me.
Countess Carolyn
Stephanie and her mum will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie,
We will keep you and your mom in our thoughts adn prayers. You are clearly a special person, and your mom is lucky to have you to take care of her.
Just remember to take care of yourself as well!
Lisa and George Kilmartin
Stephanie, ongoing prayers for your Mom as she fights this, and for you as you provide her your loving care and support.
A very long time ago, my grandmother was diagnosed with this (at that time) very mysterious horrible thing. I am heartened by the major improvements and successful treatments available today. May your Mom benefit immediately from these treatments, and may God guide her physicians in all they do for her, Amen.
Please know that when you need loving care and support, it is here for you 24/7. Your family here loves you!
Eva
Hi Stephanie,
Good luck to you and your mother as she works through this time.
You’re both in my thoughts and prayers.
David
Stephanie – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie…..you and your mom will be in our prayers. You do so much for this blog and we want you to know that prayers are going out for your mother. It’s very hard when the rolls are reversed and the parent becomes the patient. Just know that you are not alone and anytime you need to talk, we are all here to listen and send you a hug.
Stephanie:
So sorry to hear about your Mom.
Please know that she and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
They are making great strides in research on a daily basis in this field.
We are there for you. If there is anything we can do or help with on the Blogger’s Cruise…just let us know!!
Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)
Steph,
I am SO SORRY to hear about your mom’s diagnosis!! Your family is definitely in my prayers.
I know how tough it is to deal with parental health issues (as I’ve been doing since spring) and Parkinson’s is a particularly tough one. Don’t be shy about leaning on friends for support.
Regards,
Kuki
CruiseMates.com
Stephanie,
You are not alone. Everyone will be thinking of you and saying prayers for you and your mom.
Stephanie, my thoughts and prayers to you, your mom and your family and to those dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s.
It is always a difficult time when this type of thing broadsides us. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your mother, and your family.
Mark
The Flying Dutchman
Stephanie, we will be praying for your Mom and your family.
Dear Stephanie I’m so sorry to hear about your mom.Our prayers are with you during these trying times.Try to make the best of every day you can.enjoy every moment you spend together.Best wishes Gary and Bug
Oh I was so shocked to hear this very sad news.
Well your mum will be in our prayers and keep resolute and I aqm sure the hand of the Lord will help her through her suffering and your help.
Norman
from Sunny Malta
Stephanie,
We send our prayers and love to you, your mom and family. With all of us here on the blog thingy we are here to offer our support and all the prayers that we can. Your care and dedication to keeping the blog going is just a small piece of the care and support you will be giving your mom. We know there are great new strides in the treatment of Parkinson’s, I hope that your mom benefits from them all. May God give you strength and comfort as you takes these steps together to help your mom. We will keep prayers going!
Teri
Dear Stephanie, sad to learn about the terrible afliction your mom and family have been dealt. Thanks for all your effort each and every day. All your family, particularly your mom, are in our prayers. Bless you all. The bloggers you met on board the Freedom back in January are here for you along with so many more, stay strong.
Ray & Deb
Hi Stephanie,
Just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother.
God Bless
James
Stephanie,
Sending prayers to you and your mother. Thank you for all that you do.
Stephanie!!!
You know we are here for you for anything you need. We will be praying for your mom. Hang in there!!!
Muchos huggos
Nanni
Stephanie….sending prayers to your mother, as well as your family.
Lori
Unfortunately. I’ve had a similar situation. My Mother also suffered thru a chronic ailment…and I served as her caregiver. Massive strides are being made–on almost a daily basis–concerning Parkinson’s. I hope your Mom reaps the benefits of those gains.
Stephanie, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, but glad that you are able to look after her. My mom had cancer three years ago, so I know how difficult it is to deal with a frightening diagnosis. Your whole family will be in my prayers as you learn to deal with your mom’s new needs.
You have friends and angels all over the world, Stephanie….prayers and good thoughts are being sent out even as you are reading these messages.
*blog hug*
Stephanie–
You do a fantastic job! I was saddend to learn of you Mom’s illness. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.
Please know we are thinking about you.
Patsie(and James)
Stephanie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. My grandmother had Parkinson’s and lived well into her 80’s. One of my uncles also has it now. The med’s should be much better now than when my grandmother was living with Parkinson’s back in the early 1990’s. So far my father now 77 or none of my siblings have shown any signs of Parkinson’s.
Keep hope and prayer always.
I will keep you and your mom in my prayers everyday. Love Grandma.
Stephanie, My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your Mother….and since I so believe in angels I’m including a little invisible one in this email to be there with her. You are such a valuable part of this blog – thanks. jo
Stephanie -
May God be with you and your Mom in this time of being tested. I know that with God’s help, you will be up to the challenge.
Jon
Stephanie,
Sending lots of hugs and prayers. Thanks so very much for all that you do- just be sure to take care of yourself.
Stephanie,
Harold and I had the priviledge of meeting you and John during our Baltic cruise in July. We are sorry to hear about your mum but please remember that you are both in our prayers. Thank you for everything you do to keep our blog and friendships going for us.
Eva B
Stephanie, you have my prayers for your mother and you and your family. Hope you and your family make it through this test in life, and that scientists can find find that cure for Parkinson’s. Take care, and thanks too for keeping up with the blog during this tough time.
Stephanie,
I know what it feels like, me and my parents will keep our thoughts whith you.
sincerly, JAKE S.
Stephanie,
Our prayers are with you!! My family and my fiancee’s family has gone through hard times with illness in the family. We know it can be such a hard time. You will def be in our prayers and our hearts. May the Lord be with your and your family.
Rositer11
Hi Stephanie,
So sorry to hear that you and your family are going through such a difficult time.
I had looked forward to meeting you on the July 13 but you were off then for a personal matter. I wanted to thank you for all your help and the wonderful job you have been doing to help John keep this blog so active and current.
I hope you got my message back then by email.
Good luck and stay strong!
Thank you Stephanie for your dedication to both John’s blog and your mother. I will keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless!
Cindy
Stephanie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother. I lost my dad to Alzheimer’s and it really is heartbreaking. But, there are moments when it is okay… Your mother will be shown tenderness and care and will realize anew the beautiful young women you are and will appreciate you all the more. Do take care of yourself in the busyness of life. There is only one you and like Kuki said – please don’t be afraid to ask for help or to vent for a bit.
Take care,
Owen & Shannon
Stephanie,
We are thinking of you and your Mom. Thanks for all the hard work you put into the blog.
Brenda
Stephanie, prayers going up for you and your Mom during this trying time. Remember that although it may not be easy, God won’t put anything in front of you that you can’t handle…what doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger!
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do!
–adam
Stephanie,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I lost my Grandfather to Parkinson’s many years ago. Here’s hoping research speeds along a cure for her soon. What stunning strength you must have to take care of her and still devote so much of yourself to us and the blogs.
We’ll try and keep the bugging down to a minimum!
With great respect,
Laura
Dear Stephanie,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom as she battles this illness. God give you the strength to get through this.
Thank you for all you do.
Charlotte
Hi Everyone,
I’m truly touched by all the thoughtful comments. It means a great deal to me and my family to hear your words of support. Thank you so much
On a side note, I noticed that there is some confusion over the “Stephanie’s”. There is a Stephanie that is onboard and serves as an assistant cruise director. I am not that Stephanie
I work in our corp. offices in Miami.
Thanks again,
Stephanie L.
Stephanie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat (& Ken)
Stephanie…
You’re constantly in my prayers… You, your Mum and your family!!
Lord, bless and comfort this wonderful woman! She has a heart of gold that gives and gives!!! Please grant her peace and understanding. Lord, watch over her mum. Be with her doctors as they plan treatment and medications, guide them with your wisdom and clear vision. And spread your over-arching peace upon her family. AMEN!!!
Stephanie we love you!! You’re part of the family and we’re here for you!!!
Lambie
Stephanie,
It’s a wonderful thing you do taking care of your mom and working on the blog! We are praying for you and your mom.
Mike & Lori Drew
South Carolina
Hi Stephanie.
Now you have the opportunity to care for your Mum the way she cared for you when you were a baby.
Be strong for her. Don’t let your tears show too much.
Our thoughts and wishes are with you.