Today’s blog is different not only in the layout which we will chat about in a moment but also that today it will a very brief blog. I am so sorry about this and I should explain why.
As I have mentioned before Friday’s are my busiest day here on your Carnival Dream and that means that me and my underpants have been getting up at 6 am to write the blog of the day. However, this morning, me and my underpants couldn’t get out of bed because I felt really, really strange. I was sweating and had the shakes and that was a sure fire sign that my sugar had dropped and it had. I had checked at as always before I went to bed and it was a little lower than normal (5.3) but I thought nothing of it as it usually goes up during the night.
Then at 4 am I woke feeling sick and sweating more than the guy who told the President of NCL that his design for the Epic was a beautiful one. I couldn’t even get out of bed and had to wake Heidi and ask her to go into the bathroom and get my finger pricker test kit thingy.
Well, my sugar had dropped and had done so faster and lower than Paris Hilton’s underwear on a Saturday night………….It was 2.8…………it has never been so low and the safe level for normal level for non diabetics is 4.8.
And so I had to quickly get some sugar and so I drank a can of Coke and had some glucose tablets and Heidi insisted she call the ship’s doctor even though I told her not to.
Anyway, 2 hours later after some sugar in take and a huge bollocking from the Doctor I was sent back to bed to rest. I wasn’t really going to protest though because I felt like …… well………..crap. I woke again at 10:15 am and managed to get myself up and about for the debark talk which I have just finished.
I am very angry with myself because I didn’t have time to have dinner last night ………….. insert bollocking from thousands of bloggers here………………..and what with the shows and playing with Kye and………well there is no excuse really and it won’t happen again because it was very scary. I have been diabetic now since 2007 and this is the first time this has happened. My sugar has been under control and after my last medical the HA1C which takes an average sugar level over 3 years from a blood test was 5.5 which considering a non diabetic person’s is 4.8……….well that’s not bad. However, I have to be more careful because honestly speaking…….this morning…….I was scared…… really scared.
And so there is no time for a long blog today. I have the Newly Wed Game in an hour plus tons of paper work and, and, and. However, there is time for me to welcome you to the new format to the blog which one of the 343 Stephanies, Stephanie H, has worked very hard on. I hope you like it, I know I do. And here is Stephanie to tell you a little more about it.
Hello bloggers. I hope everyone is doing fabulous.
As you would have seen when opening the blog today we have changed the format of the blog to keep things fresh and have added a new picture of John at the top, which I personally think represents him to the fullest. I’m sure Heidi will agree.
Keep an eye out for some new features that we will be adding soon. I don’t want to spoil the element of surprise, so you will just have to keep checking back for more FUN updates.
We hope you like what we have done and welcome all suggestions you may have.
Have a great weekend.
Stephanie H.
Thanks Stephanie for all your hard work with this and I would like to know bloggers what you think of the new page format.
There is just time though to mention that it has been a fun week here and for the first time since I returned as a CD that my timing and my improve skills were where I wanted them. Much of this was because of the unique guests I had onboard this week including Robert from Indian Head. Here he is getting his prizes for proclaiming his love to his wife all cruise long.
It really has been a great week and I have met some brilliant guests……none more so than Paul who is here on his honeymoon with his new wife Latisha. They were with me on stage for the Marriage Show. I asked how Paul proposed to Latisha and he did so over the phone…….from his hospital bed…………in Afghanistan. Here are Paul and Latisha
Paul’s patrol drove over a roadside bomb and while his injuries are obvious he told me and the 800 plus in the audience that he was so lucky because two of his comrades died.
Three days later Paul awoke to find his injuries were severe but that he was alive and the first thing he wanted to do was to propose to his girl back home in Chicago. One year later they were married and how proud………how very proud we all were to be sharing the start of their married lives with them. Now, usually in this bit I have the husband go down on one knee and sing a love song to their new bride but for obvious reasons I couldn’t. And so Latisha did the honours and her beautiful rendition of “At Last” brought tears to many eyes…………including mine.
And so I once again apologize for the shortness of this blog. I apologize for not answering any questions today but I will answer 20 on Monday I promise. I apologize to Heidi for scaring her in the wee small hours of this morning and promise that will never happen again. And most importantly I salute Paul who despite his injuries had such a positive outlook on life and ……………to whom we all owe ………..so very much. He referred to his new wife as a “Goddess” and I asked what makes her that……………..and Paul said…………and I quote “She makes me what I want to eat when I want it. Her priority is making me feel very special and ………..she never forgets I may have lost a leg………..but I still have two more!”
Not for the first time this cruise………the audience laughed out loud and gave Paul his second standing ovation.
See you on Monday
Goodnight
Your friends
John, Heidi and Kye
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I luv luv luv the picture of John… Great new format Stephanie….(sssssssss)
Keep up the good work…
John, you need to take care of yourself! I’ve seen some out of control diabetics, and you do not want to end up like them. Unfortunately, diabetics do not have the ability to skip meals because of the way the different medications work. I don’t know what meds you’re on, and it’s not my place to ask, but they all have different lengths of action, so missing a meal but still taking your meds or insulin can be bad.
And I don’t know if the tests are any different in England (the units definitely are), but the HbA1c level measures the average glucose level over the last 3 months, not 3 years, but I’ll give you a pass because you’re not feeling good.
Take care John!! Not a good time to get sick..
i have two things to say… John… cut it out.
Paul… thank you and God bless you and Latisha. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Ciao
Host Mach
John, I like the part were we can now reply to comments and help you when bloggers have a problem that we can answer. When your off on the weekends if the comments were updated MORE often us bloggers could answer a lot of the questions others have.
BIG Ed
Congrats to Paul and Latisha for finding one another. I see a brilliant marriage in the future for them…..
now you John Heald…..
yes, we are going to scold….because you not only have a brilliant marriage but a precious daughter to stay healthy for.
I think it is time for you to carry an alarm clock in your pocket to remind you. And this alarm clock should not “ring”….it should be Kye’s voice saying
“Daddy, be sure to go eat now, so that you can be with me for a long long time.”
Linda (Mom of DJ)
Just wanted to say glad you’re up and about and feeling a bit better… You were missed by me and I’m sure lots of others… Take care of yourself and tell DJ that from what you’re telling us, he’s doing a great job of Momsitting!!!
John (please respond)
John,
I just got home a week ago from sailing with you on the CD (Feb 6). I have to tell you that after reading some of the reviews on CC prior to sailing, I was a little worried. I told myself that those people were looking at the hole in the doughnut and I was going to focus ONLY on the good things. Let me just tell you…if our cruise was a doughnut it was long john..ha ha…no pun intended…no hole either! You being the director was the frosting on top and the yummy stuff in the middle.
This was my 5th cruise (3 on CC) and it was the best. We sailed with you 14 years ago on the Fascination and you set the bar SO high. We have NEVER had a cruise director as much FUN as you. BTW…I spoke with you on the phone during your morning show about my dog Tula the Schnoodle.
This year we cruised with our 2 kids. They loved meeting you and taking a picture with you. They were so happy, it was like a meeting celebrity. You told us to send you a note with our cabin number on it because you wanted to send the kids something. We left you a note at GS, but I’m not sure you got it. We were in room 8282…sail date Feb 6. Is there anyway you could send them an autographed picture you? They would be so surprised and thrilled.
I hope you are having a great time with your family.Your daughter is beautiful. . Thanks for doing the blog…it’s hilarious.
love love love the new format! and thanks to paul for his service. ever so much…
smiles, bonnie and prince charlie
Wow!!!! Imagine if Heidi hadn’t been there??? So So glad that she was there!!!! I do hope you feel better soon john. I think this should give heidi the right to force feed you from now on if needed!!
Big Fans as Allways,
Frank and Bridie
Stephanie H, I really like the new layout and you are right the picture is really John. Thank you Lynn
Dear John, we sailed with you many years ago on the Triumph. It was the most enjoyable of the thiry five plus cruises we’ve been on. Hope you will still be on the Dream when sail on her on Sept 11th.
Hi John, I saw the new heading earlier today. I love it. The new format is easier to read. Very neat and clean looking.
You are a lucky man that Heidi was with you last night. You have to take better care of yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself first you can’t take care of the people and I include all of us bloggers who love you.
I hope some of the new improvements are new apps for your blog and Carnival. I just got a new Ipod Touch and I need apps.
Miss you,
Jo
Love the new format- and thanks to Paul for all he did for our country. He sounds like he has a heck of a fine wife.
Take care of yourself John- even if you need to order roomservice before you go to bed.
New format looks great John! Keep up the great work, and keep taking care of yourself!!
DBA
This new format scared the heck of me. I thought I must have punched the wrong letter to get to your blog. Once I realized it was you I got used to it and thanks to Stephanie, it is great. The picture is fantastic. Now John………………………………….
WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING about not having dinner and forgetting about the amount of your sugar. DO YOU REALIZE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO YOU? I’m happy that this scared you. We all LOVE you but your health is most important. Since I’ve retired and started cruising I noticed a blog written by a man called John Heald and decided started reading it. Ever since that day, which is when you started this blog, I haven’t stopped reading your blog except the weeks I’ve been on my cruise but even then I’ve been very lucky to see you even on the cruises. You don’t realize your importance to many people as well as your family which is your importance. Please, Please be very careful with your health.
And Heidi, give him a swift kick in his bollocks if he does this again to you and to all of us.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
I love the new format – great job Stephanie(ss).
John – there you go not putting yourself first – Take care my friend, you have precious passengers on board who love and adore you.
A big Thank You to Paul and all of our wonderful men and women for all they do to keep us safe.
Have a great weekend with your girls.
All the best,
Deborah (Debs)
Dear John (please reply),
Please be careful and monitor your blood sugar closely. I lost my Grandfather 2 years ago yesterday and I know first hand how scared Heidi must have been. You see my Grandfather was a diabetic and there have been many nights (I lived with him) where I had to wake up to him with low sugar and assist him with getting it back up. Just please be sure not to skip any more meals because all us bloggers want you around for a very long time! My best to you , Heidi and beautiful Kye!
Shenika
John, PLEASE REPLY
Poor Heidi, you must have really scared her! She and Kye want you around for a long, long time, and diabetes is nothing to fool around with! Is there any way that you can put a video of Latisha singing to Paul on the blog? I think that would be a fun thing to share.
Paul,
Congrats to you and Latisha! Also, thank you so much for all that you and your commrades have done for all of us!
Dear John Heidi and Kye
Been lurking around and catching up on blogs, had an eye problem and couldn;t read well. Thank goodness Heidi was with you. You HAVE to take care of yourself
(bollocking over) now {{{{{{{{{{H U G S }}}}}}}
Wonderful story about Paul and Latisha , an inspirational couple for all.
In reference to your previous blog, sometimes the doors slam with adults and it is an accident not might not be kids, happened to us, Im over 40, the winds in the balconies and even the cabin doors,(just my 2 cents)
Take care
Hugs to Heidi and Kye
The Tuckers in FL
Arnold & Elizabeth(the half blind one)
love love love the format….so much more bloggy and easier for me to read…wish you were going to be our CD in april. we are going to be on the FREEDOM for 8 nights 4/24 with a group of cruisers as a fundraiser for Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue. Those are “BIG BIG’ wonderful dogs and this group does great things finding homes for these dogs. thanks again for taking time to do the blog for all of us, its wonderful!
I’ve talked with you about being careful with the diabetes. I’ve been taking pills and doing insulin each night for several years. As you know, it is VERY important to eat on a regular basis. My dear doctor would faint if my HA1C dropped to 5.5. He wasn’t happy when I was 5.8…..in fact tried to take me off of the Glyburide pills. Just remember to eat regulary John. It’s a serious disease and I know you know that. I’m so happy Heidi was there to assist. We love you John and want you remain with us in good health.
Hey, love the new format for the thingy…..especially the pouting pic!! Thanks Stephanies!
Have a great weekend.
Steve O
John;; As a Diabetic I can have a lot of sympathy for what you went through. When we try to lose weight we are rewarded with low Blood Sugars. Its a real balancing act. My Dr gets mad at me when I tell him I skip a nighttime snack. Please be more careful. Try and take time for yourself. Hope to Cruise again with you . Mike & Linda
Hi John,
I am not going to get on you about missing a meal. because this was the first time since you became a diabetic. I know that I would win a bet with anyone that says that there are not that many people who have been a diabetic that has gone as long as you have without falling off the wagon a couple of times. Now if you were the type of person to let your blood sugars be out of control all the time, then you would have gotten a big scolding from me. Every diabetic will do this, so please do not get on yourself for doing it. May I recommend that you keep Orange Juice in the fridge in your room for just this reason. I will give you a tip that we used in the hospital for our diabetic patients, add one teaspoon of sugar to the Orange Juice and when you drink it try and hold some under your tongue. The reason for this is that it will be absorbed much faster under the tongue, then if you swallow it (that is why they give heart patients Nitroglycerin under the tongue).
Hope this info helps you in the future
Take care my friend.
Give my love to Heidi and Kye (BTW, those pictures were adorable, I loved her little hat. You can tell that she loves her Daddy with the great big smile.).
Kathy M..
Love the new layout of the blog! It is definitely easier to read now. I like that the three columns take advantage of the full width of my screen. A lot of web sites are set up to only fill a certain width… which leaves a lot of empty space on the side of a wide-screen monitor. This site takes advantage of all the available screen space… which is a good design.
I hate to poop on your parade, though… but I have to be honest and say that I dislike the photo of John! As a photographer, I really would have preferred that you use a picture where John was fully in focus and had much more detail to his face. It’s got a slightly out-of-focus low-resolution look to it. I can’t honestly say I like it. And I know you chose that photo because he was making a comic look on his face… but I really think a smile would have worked better! Just my opinion.
John, really you need a b reak. Take some time for yourself and don’t neglect what you need to do to keep you healthy. Heidi and Kye are counting on you to be there for them. All of us bloggers need you to make us laugh and smile every day. Take some time off from the blog please and enjoy your wife and daughter and take care of yourself for a change. We will all be happy you are taking some time for you and your family.
Cheryl
Oops, I like the new format and especially your photo.
Stephanie Love the new layout.
Paul thank you for your service!
John, won’t rag but you have got to take care of yourself first and foremost. There are alot of people depending on you and first and foremost is you lovely wife Heidi and beautiful daughter Kye!
From this picture it looks to be John has had few shots of botox in his lower lip ;->.
John please , never apologize to your blogger friends when your sick.
You gotta take care of yourself for your family and friends !
Like the new format and picture sums you up. Not happy to hear of your health scare but happy it has made a deep impressionon you, and glad you have your loved ones near and you were not alone. Never too late to make a change besides just the “looks” and format of the blog. let it be your wake up call.
We all love and need you,
Kap
(no reply required)
Hi John:
I just wanted to drop a note to thank you for arranging a table for two for my husband and I on the Carnival Splendor (Jan 31 sailing). We had a fabulous time, even though it was cloudy or raining for four of the six days
I went on board with one goal: to get myself a ship on a stick… and I got one in the first trivia contest I entered!!! It has a place of honour (spelled correctly) on my fireplace mantle right now.
Going on board Carnival Splendor I was well prepared for “interesting” decor and it definitely was interesting. I had been warned of the pink circles and black tiles, but has anyone ever mentioned or noticed the neon green tile grout?? Check it out yourself the next time you’re on Carnival Splendor.
We had the BEST waiter EVER in the Gold Pearl Dining room (early seating, table 429). CAMILIO from the Philippines had the most energy, best singing voice and best dance moves I have ever seen. He lead the singing many nights and brought a smile to my face every night. Please make sure that his superiors know that he definitely made my husband and I’s trip. (His wife gave birth to twins back in the Philippines while we were sailing with him – many congratulations to him again!).
Our assistant Waiter ADI was great, always making sure we had everything for dinner and our water glasses were never empty. He worked very hard.
Our room steward was great – ROY was definitely on his game. When he realized that my husband and I are early birds, he adjusted his schedule so that our room would be done early (the first day, our room wasn’t done til late morning) and our room was always done before we got back from breakfast on the Lido for the rest of the cruise.
STEPHANIE MEADS was an excellent CD… she has set the bar high for our future cruises (this was our first cruise).
Wanted to mention to you that there was a binder in the Alexandria Library for your blog, but the most recent pages I saw were from June of 2009, so I wasn’t able to keep up with your blog. I ‘m in the middle of trying to get caught up right now.
The late night adult comedian was fantastic and we had a great time. The shows were great and I admire the dancers who performed so great while I was having difficulty just walking.
The ship was rocking a lot on the way back to Long Beach, and for three days afterwards, whenever I stood still for longer than 10 seconds (to read a sign or whatever) my body would automatically start rocking. My husband kept having to tell me to stop moving so that I would force myself to stop rocking so much.
We look forward to cruising with Carnival in the future and my new goal is to sail with you!
Alison Clavelle
Cabin 1056, Table 429
Carnival Splendor, Jan 31/10
John,
Glad you are ok and were just “scared straight.” Take care of yourself and stop apologizing. It was just a misjudgement, which happens to all of us from time to time. The important thing is you are ok and learned from it.
Stephanie,
Love the new format. Very refreshing and much easier on the eyes!
Laura
Oooo! I just noticed that in addition to “Your comment is awaiting moderation,” I can also see what I posted immediately! Nice!
Arghhh! I had the SAME low today! We can talk sugar snacks when I see you on the ship next weekend…
Feb. 27 sailing! Can’t believe we are almost there!
Looking forward to seeing you again, John, and Heidi, and meeting your adorable little Kye!
Very nice!
And John, take care of yourself. No need to apologize for a short blog/ Your family needs you and all your friends wish the best for you.
Hi John
No lectures about your blood sugars, but please be careful, I know you know that is not something you fool around with. Hope you are feeling better soon.
It has been a while since the TA Dream. However Chris & I are now going to try the Splendor – May 16th. How do we find out who might be our Cruise Director on that cruise. I realize that you are on the Dream for a while and just curious where Todd might be sailing on.
I would love to surprise Chris with one of those behind the scene tours. I don’t see it listed on the shore excursions, how can I go about securing two spots. Could you help me out.
Can’t wait till our paths cross again, so I can bring you some good to earth “Timmie Goodies” again. Take care!
Hi John
You should be ashamed of yourself!! quite the scare for Heidi just days after she’s arrived. Can you imagine if you were alone and couldn’t get out of bed to check your blood sugar level! Honestly what shall we do with you.
Stephanie I was very surprised with the format. I don’t know if I’m correct in seeing that the font is smaller??? or is it my eyesight failing? Also could the “pink” colour be changed as it hurts the eyes a bit and not exactly very reader friendly when it comes to reading the questions John has. Other than those two things I really like it. It is very neat and looks great.
Eva
Love the new layout.
Sorry to hear about your scare…no need to scold you. You’re a grown man, and I’m sure you learned your lesson. Besides…I bet Heidi has given you the old what for.
Lastly, more thanks than I know how to express to Paul. It’s humbling to read about a true hero, AND I think all of us bloggers can learn something from his attitude. Before we complain, think about this man who has every right to complain but instead is grateful.
Lisa Kilmartin
Hi John,
I’m really liking the new format, although I do have to admit that at first I thought somehow I was on the wrong website as I did not recognize it.
Please take care of yourself. Not only for you, but for Heidi & Kye.
Many thanks for Paul for his service to our country.
Clair
I love this new format. Now, with that out of the way….please take better care of yourself. Sometimes you just have to remember that things can wait another minute,hour,day……I know you have huge demands on you, but, even though you are an ambassador for Carnival, you are a father to Kye and kindred spirit to Hiedi.Your health and well being comes first.
Paul is a HERO to whom we ALL owe a great deal of gratitude. Latisha is a hero as well for being there for him. All the best to them!
Now as for you, here is a symbolic kick in the arse. Take care of yourself. Your girls need you! Room service is a great idea if you miss a meal. I understand how easy it is to miss one when you’re busy.
GREAT JOB TO STEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF ON THE NEW SITE
Best whishes for your health, John! Be careful.
Best whishes for Paul and Latisha and theire future. And thanks for all reports.
Many regards from the snow-covered Germany
Margret
Hi John,
I’m sorry you had a diabetic episode. They can be frightening.
I just found out I am diabetic about two months ago. The same thing happened to me once., and yes I took a good bollocking from Marie for not eating too.
Well, hope you are feeling better now.
I wrote you a while back about some friends that are sailing with you tomorrow. Did You get it?
Be Well,
Jay
I agree with everyone else – please be careful! I lost a brother to Diabetes 7 years ago! Heidi and Kye need you and to a lesser extent so do we!
Glad you’re OK and love the new format!
Trry
Like the new format. The picture of John looks like he missed out of Megan Fox’s bottom !
Mike from VA.
Great New Format…….. John Take care of yourself
Hello John:
Managing your sugar levels is like driving a stick shift when you have been used to an automatic. You are obviously doing well as indicated by your A1C.
Don’t let the low sugars scare you too much. You know how to avoid them and you will, most of the time. You just upset the balance and you found out your brain runs on blood sugar. No harm done. Keep the phone in reach.
You look great as do your girls. Live long and prosper.
Your friend
Bill Heck
I luv the new format and especially the part about being able to reply to a direct post but hope that it doesn’t get to out-of-hand for all the Stephanies when someone comes along, posts something nasty, mean, cruel, or demanding of John and then the replies start pouring in…
But, like everything else new, its Trial n Error… Hope this one is Positive…
John I am glad you are better. The new picture of you is great. We are all very thankful for Paul and all those who are trying to keep our world safe.
I know change is good and it takes some getting used to, but I do not like this new format. It is much harder to read. Sorry Stephanie.
John, I’ve also experienced the low sugars and it’s no fun at all. It scared me into remembering to eat and to take care of my diabetes. I’m so glad Heidi was there with you. I keep a finger stick thingy by the bed and some glucose tablets just in case. Take care of yourself.
Love the new format, Stephanie. Easier to read and very neat.
John, Please take care of yourself!!! If not for Heidi and Kei, do it for you. My ex-mother-in-law was an “uncontrolled” diabetic and it was not from lack of trying to keep it controlled. It was not a life I would wish on anyone. Though we did take her on the Carnival Glory with us in 2004 and the crew in the dining room was FANTASTIC with her. No matter how she’d plead for things with sugar, they would bring her the sugar free desserts and they were A+.
We’re going back on Carnival in August, wish we were traveling with you again.
Hi John & Stephanie: I really love the new format. Change is good sometimes and you have a hit.
John, Please take care of yourself, you have a lot to live for with such a wonderful family. Also, us bloggers need you sorely, at least one laugh a day is required for me to have a good day.
Mary Lou
John, no bashing from me to you but I do hope this is a not so gentle reminder for you to take very good care of yourself. Just think what could have happened had Heidi not been there.
I like the new layout of your blog, very nice. All the Stephenie’s should be very proud.
Keep smiling John, you truly are one of the good guys.
My best to Heidi and Kye
John, as this was your first “scare” #1 It is a good thing Heidi was with you, #2 A1C checks for the previous 3 months, not years, #3 By missing a meal no matter how busy you are is NO excuse, #4 You need to stick to your schedule if eating and your meds, if you remember on the Bloggers Cruise I showed you my Insulin pens that are very convenient.
We enjoy you to much for you to be gone as you will be IF you keep missing meals. Think about missing toes, legs etc that could happen with diabetes. Your daughter and wife will miss you even more.
BTW: I really like the new blog, thank you Stephanie H for the work that you have done.
ERNIE
John,
We hear you are TOPS, The Man, MR King of the GREAT Carnival family who knows it all.
We need to know about two music groups who in the past have traveled together…..’Play That’ (Joel & Lorna Presley) and ‘Music Society’. We have had them on several ships and would like to travel with them again. Do you have what ship they are on the week of March 27th and any weeks including and after May 23rd of 2010?
Thx … LUV you guys
God bless Paul and all of our military!!!!
I will be on the dream Sat 2/27. Its been a long wait and I can’t believe its almost here!!!!
Cant wait!!!!!
You are getting a scolding…………Take care of yourself John! My kids and I are looking forward to spending our vacation with you and we need you healthy!!
See ya in 3 weeks!
Lisa
Take good care of yourself ! That is a priority over work !!! We still want you to be our cd in top notch shape when we sail with you. Enjoy quality time with Heidi & Kye.
Gotta fix the font. its way to small and crowded. makes for very hard reading
love the picture of John but please fix the font issue
Stephanie -
Love the new format. Very fresh and, yes, the picture captures John totally.
John -
Hate the story about your diabetic crisis – shame, shame, shame for skipping dinner. I only hope that Heidi, since she is there, delivers all of our blogger bollocks with vim and vigor.
Be well my friend. You are loved and cherished by a group of Healdophiles who would be greatly distressed if you should leave our lives too soon.
JustJon
LUv the new format. I also love it when people like Paul are able to receive a little bit of the credit they so greatly deserve.
Take care of yourself. I want to keep reading your blog for any years to come.
Firstly- Love the new layout and Colour (Spelt Correctly)
Second- TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! I know you take care of everyone on that ship- but dont forget yourself PLEASE. We all love and need you.
Jen
Jon
will u be on the dream on April 10th??
I hope so you r funny best cd ever
we sailed on the freedom with u
I literally got chills readgin about Paul’s injuries and his fallen comrads, such a sweet love story out of a such a sad event.
Love the photos.
I am glad that you are feeling better.
Love the new format.
Can’t wait to sail on 3-4-10.
Like the new format, don’t like the new picture. My mental image of you is always sporting a big smile and a ready laugh. That picture projects the wrong image of you.
Gosh, John – now I’ve had two scares in one week: one from you and one from dear hubby. His drop in insulin was from circumstances beyond his control while he was in the hospital. The sad part of it was that although I was beside him from dawn to late in the evening – his ‘episode’ happened after I had left and no nurse had answered the call bell for 30 minutes. In addition, that alarm cord that they have in the john was not working. Now I’m considering getting him one of those gadgets that is automated to a response system. I’m so happy that Heidi was there for you . . . be well my friend!
P.S.: John, PLEASE post one of your nicer pictures – you have such a great smile – just like Kye’s . . .
Great new format – thanks to Stephenie H. for all of the work she does on the blog.
John, please take care of yourself first – you are loved and important to many people.
Love the new layout! I have loved reading this blog and have shared it with many friends. Love, Love, Love your sense of humor and wit.
Please take care of yourself. Love the pictures you share, especially the ones of Heidi and Kye!!
Hi John I like the new format. kudos to Stephanie. John you have to be more careful, make sure you eat from now on. You can’t scare Heidi like that and listen to her women do know best.
I loved the photo of Heidi and Kye. Little Kye is so beautiful enjoy her. My little one is now 19 and time goes by to fast.
Alos wanted to tell you we booked on the Carnival Magic for Aug 14th. Hope you will be the CD then.
stay well- And congrats to Paul & Latisha .
John,
I love the new format and it is so much easier to read. Way to go Stephanie H.
Now for the lecture, John you need to take care of yourself, as noone else will. I want you to be able to walk Kye down the aisle for her wedding and you know you want to do that too.
Marqueta from Oklahoma
Love the new format but not your picture. Please change it to one where you’re smiling!
Stephanie & John,
Love the new layout! I would prefer to see a pic of John smiling. Let people know you are happy to be a CD, blogger, etc.
Roxi
Love the new format. John, you scared us too. Take care and stay well.
Love the new format!
Don’t imagine you’ll be skipping anymore dinners! Thank God your lovely bride was there with you. Feel better!
Kerry
Love the new pic of John and like the new format. It’s neat and easy to read.
Hi John,
Love the new format! Good job, Stephanie!
I love the pouty-face picture too. My thinking is that new blog visitors would be intrigued by the strange-looking man. It also sends the signal that the blog is not all happiness and fun, but talks about the good, the bad and the ugly as well. And hints about the outrageous sense of humor by the author…
About the sugar drop… Just want to add my 2cents to everyone – Please be careful for your family’s sake. I lost a loved one to diabetes complications 2 years ago, which could have been avoided. END of bollocking.
Take care and God bless,
Risa
John,
Love the new format! Definitely much better than the old format. Thanks to the 343 Stephanies for their hard work! Thanks for sharing the wonderful story between Paul and Letisha! I wish them all the best! Now, take it easy and enjoy your time with the girls.
Regards,
Alex G.
Well I’m going to get my 2 cents worth of bollocks in too! Pull your head out. You’ve got a beautiful family that needs a healthy dad/husband. There is no schedule for any reason worth endangering yourself. Diabetes is serious stuff.
Now that that’s over, I’m wish you well, and keep up the good work on the blogs. And don’t worry if you have to take a day off every now and then, or answer a few less questions (or no questions). Your true fans will allways be here when you get back!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless you, Heidi and Kye!
John – my best friend Brad was a diabetic who sometimes didn’t take time to eat. He died 6 years ago at age 42, and I miss him everyday. Don’t put Heidi and Kye and the rest of your family and friends in that situation. Please.
Deare John,
No more spankings from me. I know that Heidi has already given you THE LOOK! That will do more than me telling you something that you already know. I miss my Blood Pressure medicine every once in awhile and I know I shouldn’t. We get to busy with life and forget that this is important too. Life then tends to kick in the backside and straightens us out.
STEPH,
The new format looks great. I will make one request if you could make it possible to post pictures as an attachment or by some other method. That way I can see what everybody’s cruise looks like. Just a thought!
The Cruzin2some
James & Nancy Enslow