Steve and I took a cruise for the first time six years ago. What a memorable way to celebrate a milestone anniversary! Beautiful weather, breathtaking sights, and delicious food were only part of what made it a fantastic trip. The cruise was called “Singing at Sea” and featured more than 20 musical artists, mostly in the Southern Gospel or bluegrass genre. Numerous concerts every day? What’s not to love?!

That trip got me thinking about taking our son, Ray on a cruise. He’s joined us on vacations, but a cruise would be the trip of a lifetime for him. A friend told me about a cruise she and her family took sponsored by K-Love Radio, a national Christian station. Ray loves the music and artists they play, so when we heard about a cruise promoted on the station, we booked it for the three of us. We were scheduled to depart in February of 2020, but Covid put a hold on that. . . for four years.

Finally in one week we fly to Miami, Florida and board the MSC Divina to go cruisin’ on the Atlantic Ocean with a stop in the Bahamas. We’re excited as our departure draws near—it’s been a long wait. There are many Bible verses that touch on waiting and patience. My personal favorite is Psalm 27:14, that says, “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

I’ll be honest, I hate waiting. Yet since I became a follower of Jesus Christ, I’ve gained patience. When things don’t go my way in my time, it gives me the chance to learn greater dependence on God. Please pray for us as we go cruisin’—that the wonderful music and sights will inspire us and provide precious memories.