posted by Writer on Feb 15
A while back my one and only cruise was coincidently on the Carnival Triumph. I enjoyed that voyage immensely and would have no problem booking passage with Carnival again or on the Triumph (provided if it can be salvaged after what just occurred).
I’m sure it was a very difficult time for both the crew and passengers when the ship became disabled at sea after an engine fire. I’m glad I wasn’t there and sympathize with what the people had to endure – no modern conveniences, no power and waiting in long lines for food.
During that time period I had the opportunity to speak with a US serviceman serving somewhere in the world. The young man indicated he became violently ill (on his birthday no less) after returning from one of his missions. While he made it a point to say US troops have it pretty good on their bases, he did say the conditions throughout the country are dreadful.
Not surprising, they’re fighting a war in third world countries still stuck in the stone age, constantly threatened by disease and sickness. They intermingle with societies living in such primitive conditions that leaves little wonder why disease is so rampant.
Yet, our servicemen and women don’t whine. They pick up their gun, even when sick, and go out and do a job many of us couldn’t do on our best day. Yet, they pick up their gun and fight against a very determined enemy who seeks not only to destroy them and us, but the principles America was founded on.
As the sharks circle the water in preparation for the lawsuits that will follow, lets remember our troops overseas and what they endure on our behalf. They’re still taking casualties but you won’t hear about it from a ‘sycophantic media’ (as Mark Levin calls them). They also smell blood and are looking ways to blame the cruise line, while continually failing to report on the atrocities occurring on President Obama’s watch.
Why these guys and gals would ‘take the point’ for a country so obsessed with becoming victims is beyond me. Yet, I’m thankful they do.
Sleep well tonight because “rough men (and women) stand ready to do violence” in order to defend the sheep.
February 18th, 2013 at 10:25 am
AMEN! Thank you Steve for reminding us that if it weren’t for those brave men and women, people would NOT be on cruise ships!
February 18th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Steve, you said it perfectly!! We benefit from the work and endurances of our service men and women, but can’t take a small interruption in our conveniences.
February 18th, 2013 at 8:40 pm
Steve, as I watched the people on the ship get a raw deal I must say that I was not focused on what I should have been. Thanks for getting me back on point and making sure that I stay there and praying and thinking about our troops!