A sad ending to our trip. My mother Bobby was taken ill, so I left Henry on December 4 in Las Palmas, Grand Canary, to return to the US to see to her welfare.
Henry bravely boarded the Sea Cloud without me for the 17-day voyage to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Not so bravely, I came back to Conroe, Texas, to spend the next few weeks with my Mom at the hospital, in a rehab facility, and finally in her home with hospice care. I picked Henry up at the Houston airport on December 23; Mom passed away on December 24.
She had 97 great years of life on this earth. We are sorry to see her go, but joyful that she saw and did wonderful things and touched so many lives. You can read her obituary and see photos from her life through the following link.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conroe-tx/barbara-marshall-8098671
Here she is with my brother and me in the good old days when we all were young….
Henry and I have few plans this year, other than a road trip to northern climes this summer to escape the heat.
We want to wish you all the very best for 2019. Please take a moment to reflect on the people you love, the passions you pursue, the health and strength you safeguard, the freedoms you are privileged to enjoy….. and be grateful for every single one.
Thank you for your kind interest in our little stories.
Emerald Isle to the Norse Lands 
Am very sorry to hear about your mother, but as you say she had a good innings. You will be glad to know you were able to spend time with her at the end.
Will chat later. All the best for 2019
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Sorry about your mother. That is a very nice obituary in her honor!
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