Yesterday was overcast, windy day at
sea. We attempted to go to the pool, only to have my crutches become
airborne when I laid them down. After a few minutes we all agreed to
put swimming and laying in the sunshine on hold until we had warmer
temperature and the sun.
Robby spent the majority of his time in
the Kid Club. It felt unnatural signing him into the play area and
leaving him behind. Pang of guilt haunted me, flirting with feelings
of inadequacy because I wasn't spending every waking moment on the
cruise with him. I went to pick him up early this morning only to be
shooed away. He was having fun and didn't want to come with me. I
need to accept that he no longer needs me for entertainment.
With Robby busy playing with his new
friends, Scott and I spent the afternoon exploring the ship, eating
and relaxing. Well, in all honesty Scooter took a nap and I spent a
few hours working on my computer while sitting on the balcony.
Sitting in a lounge chair, looking over the ocean while hearing the
breaking waves, I think I've discovered my ideal writing conditions.
If I ever develop a severe case of writer's block, perhaps I'll just
go on a cruise!
Today we are visiting Haiti, where we
have arranged to visit a fishing village. (I felt compelled to
arrange excursions that are quasi-educational, especially since Robby
I missing a week's worth of school.) My little fisherman can hardly
wait to meet the villagers and learn how to tie a fishing net.
I continue to struggle with both my
mobility and pain, but I'm trying to make the most of an unfortunate
situation. Although most of the passengers lamented the poor weather
yesterday, I think that the day “off” was both needed and
beneficial. I feel rested, and stronger this morning. I have a
feeling I'm going to need all my strength to tackle our Haitian
adventure!
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