We have a priest on board from Boston! Father Connolly said Mass yesterday and today. He said we can’t get palms on board… something about farm products banned by customs! Today Fr. Connolly talked about Peter and Judas. Whenever we think we have removed ourselves from God’s blessing Presence with our betrayals, denials, and sin, all we have to do is look at Peter and Judas. One turned Jesus in to the leaders who wanted to kill him. One denied he knew Jesus in fear of being dragged into the killing machine too. Both realized what they had done to a harmless, loving friend… One, Judas, despaired of his betrayal and hanged himself. He despaired of being forgiven. The other, Peter, wept bitterly in sorrow, but later dived into the water and swam to Christ …. maybe afraid, but full of contrition and love. We don’t even have to ask; he’s already forgiven us. The minute we yell, "Jesus!!!!!" he forgives. If you want to, just ask!!!!!: "Jesus forgive me." Jesus already asked for forgiveness for us from the cross… Don’t ever despair. He loves us!
Yesterday after I won the $200 in the spa I got a manicure and bought some creams and facial mask… My skin is dry and I’m going to attack it with not only good diet, sunscreen and exercise but masks and lotions. I go in the pool every day and that is drying enough but being in air conditioning and the sun doesn’t help. Meanwhile today…. I got a full body massage and a facial and I bought a 30 day "program" to follow the "kick start" the facial gave me. The young woman who was giving me the facial asked when was the last time I did a facial and mask…. I delayed answering way too long and realized…. only once in my life. So now I’ll be looking younger, with creamy skin, and you will know why. I attended an art seminar today and Chuck went to the art auction. He saw some cool Guy Harveys but they were way expensive!!!! He might go to the Thomas Kincaid seminar with me. Last night was formal night and we enjoyed dressing up. Tomorrow starts 5 ports in a row when we go out and explore and then go into the pool. I’m off to Vintages to drink before dinner Pinot. Be kind. Pray for Peace especially for Syria. God bless you.