Monday
Dear Elsie
Today was a slate grey day at sea. It was largely overcast, with a thick white canopy of cloud hanging over us as we cruised north. This is looking towards far northern Scotland.
Looking forward…
We are west of Norway on our way to Alesund.
We did quite a lot of exercise today – first 3km in the gym and then 3km on the chilly deck walking track. Outside, it’s cold, but it didn’t rain.
We had a leisurely breakfast, after which I slept. After lunch, Julian went back to his cabin while Mike and I wanted to investigate the water park. We found the Sky Trail was open to all ages, so we had to have a shot.
Walking on the ropes was by far the hardest. Mike only had his left hand to use because he hurt his right shoulder the other day so is using it carefully. It was such a lot of fun. I really want to do it again before we disembark.
Today I had a treat while I was at gym. I listened to the entire book of Ruth. It’s so wholesome. Such a tender story of life – of loss, brokenness, heartache, change, struggle to survive, help, hope, kindness, a romantic lunch, chemistry, appreciation, heroism, deep love and redemption.
Ruth 4:16-17
Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him. The women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going – the story is not over.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂