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so, I WAS left behind…

November 16, 2009
posted by April | View Comments

Picture 16But now im here!

I was one of the 5 kick A#@ teammates that made up the token “home team” during The Elvis Cruise.

Well, at least I was for Thursday and Friday, but tomorrow they will rock our home base without me, as I flew into Cozumel to finish out the event with the rest of our team.

Why would I go through the trouble of flying into Mexico halfway through the event?

One simple answer – my mother.  My mom is the first of 4 parents to attend a Sixthman cruise, and she did so with 9 of her best girlfriends – all without husbands, kids, and any care in the world.

For all of my parents to see what I do – and meet all my fellow teammates – is a huge dream of mine, so when my mom called and said ‘I’m coming – and I’m bringing the girls!’ – I was ecstatic.

About 2 weeks prior to sailing, it was decided that I would stay back in the office for first half of the cruise – and at first, I was devastated. What’s the big deal you ask? Just think about it… My mom and 9 of her friends were going to be boarding a cruise, and hanging out on a cruise, and seeing shows on a cruise, and eating on a cruise, and drinking on a cruise – without me making sure they are taken care of. 

It’s not that I didn’t believe in the rest of the team, but how could anyone take care of my mom like I would??? I was very uneasy.

Looking back – I absolutely, 100% should NOT have been.

I can’t put into words how welcome my mom felt upon arrival. It impossible for me to relate how excited her group was to be onboard – surrounded by other passionate people. I won’t even try to explain how well taken care of my mom felt, and for good reason. And the coolest part of the whole thing was – she wasn’t feeling those things because she’s my mom.

The Sixthman team who kicked off The Elvis Cruise – kicked A@# themselves. Just as my mom will walk off this ship so proud to have seen what her daughter has been part of the past 5 years, so will I walk off the ship being so proud to be a part of this team. You took great care of my mom, and for that I am so grateful!

I love you, Sixthman.

-ape

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  • ONE of the 9

    April! Your team did a fantabulous job of seeing that a beat was not skipped! We so looked forward to finally seeing you join us but the welcomed smiles and generous team representing you interim, didn’t let us down. We felt like VIPs each and every day! Thank you Sixthman!! We LOVE you for doing an outstanding job and making us feel part of “the team” too. We are so blessed to have your mom, Susie, as our near and dear friend of so many years for so many reasons but this one will continue to bring a wealth of special memories for sure! …and a good time was had by all. Thanks April!!

  • ANOTHER one of the 9!

    Thanks April and Sixthman for a great experience. We had such an amazing time and everyone from Sixthman and Carnival were so attentive! Spending four days with your mom and 8 awesome girlfriends was something I’ll never forget. What a blessing for you to work with such a great company, doing something that brings so much happiness to people!

  • tiffers

    awwwwwwwwwww….what a great picture of you and mom!

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