2/13/26 --After a long day yesterday, I was very tired but also thankful. I woke up early to pray, then tried to sleep again, but my brain said, “No more sleep for you!” So I woke up again at 5:30 a.m., prayed some more, and finished packing. Then we went to our last breakfast on Explora I after our 15-day journey.
We visited many beautiful places, and I am grateful, but honestly… I was ready to get off the ship. I am still fighting a cold, and my body said, “Vacation is over!” Sometimes even paradise cannot fix a runny nose.
This morning I woke up with one clear mission: coffee. Not a big restaurant. Not a buffet. Just simple, peaceful coffee. So I started walking down A1A. Two minutes into my walk—like a blessing from above—I saw Starbucks. It was perfect. I almost heard angels singing.
I bought orange juice, a KIND bar, water, and of course my favorite drink: a decaf almond milk latte. (Yes, decaf… I like the taste, not the shaking hands.) They took care of me quickly, and I sat outside reading the news and trying to learn how to use my new Samsung Galaxy phone. I am giving my iPhone a much-needed rest… but really, I am just trying to keep work away for a little while. 😂
Even in the middle of being tired and sick, I remind myself of this verse:
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Even with a cold, even with little sleep, even with technology confusion… it is still a good day. 🙏
