Our Faith Floats
Two Cwazy Moms’ Heartwarming High Seas Adventure
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By Debbie Sempsrott
Balcony room with unobstructed ocean view for two, please. Chocolate Soufflé, sparkling cider, free room service, shows galore, and so much more - this would be romance on the high seas. Our children were partying without us at home, and my husband and I were beyond excited about our long-awaited getaway. We couldn’t wait to see the coast of Vancouver, Canada. This would be an adventure, a respite, and a chance for romance.
“The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed…” You all know the rest of this catchy little tune, so join right in and sing along. The shows were all cancelled. The pools and outside decks were closed. Little bags were taped along the walls for - well, you know what for. All guests were asked not to walk around with drinks because they needed free hands just to stay upright. Even though my husband and I didn’t have the cruise we hoped for, we did have a weekend to remember and our relationship was blessed. Sometimes rough waters can cause us to grow more than smooth ones.
My co-author and best friend, Denise, loves to cruise more than any living soul I have ever met. She is the only person I have ever known who actually sailed through a hurricane without realizing it until they went back through the storm on their way home. She was having so much fun enjoying her family that a little rough weather didn’t even faze her. Because she loves cruising so much, we have taken a couple of cruises together: one with about thirty ladies in a card group, and another for a women’s retreat. She also talked me into taking my family on an Alaskan cruise. What I saw of it was amazingly beautiful and breathtaking. I have no words to describe the days I was locked in quarantine with my very own hazmat man, but that is a story for another day.
This book is about the ups-and-downs of life. We are sharing our lives with you: infertility, childbirth, adoption, the terrible twos and beyond, waiting on God, special needs, and other fears we have faced, along with some of our favorite cruise memories, and lots of tears and laughter.
Isn’t it funny how life is a lot like taking a cruise? We all have Cinderella dreams of dressing up for the Captain’s night, joining elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen dining, dancing, and laughing the evening away, all captured in formal portraits. Then, at the very first sign of rough seas we’re ready to jump ship.
Sometimes we’re so busy dealing with life’s struggles we forget to see the bigger picture. We forget who is in the boat with us. Our faith floats because of a God who stills the storms. Through all of life’s ups and downs, we can stay afloat together.
This book offers, hope, hilarity, and healing. Let’s cruise!
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High Stress … High Seas … High Hopes …
Never forget who’s in your boat!
This is the cruise of our lives. We are here to celebrate!! If it rains, we will get out and dance in it … If there are high winds we will grab a hand and hold on for dear life. Our cruise has a limited time-frame; every moment is precious. Choosing the cruise is simply choosing to love, live, and laugh because even when the high winds come we know that the God of the universe is right there in our boat. He stills the storms then and now … So, all aboard we dare not miss the cruise!
From infertility, adoption, special needs, to the terrible twos and beyond, this book will make you laugh and make you cry. From the ‘turbo toilet’ to ‘baggage claim’ this Lucy and Ethel duo will have you chuckling (snorting and cackling may also occur).
When you are done laughing and crying, we hope you will agree with the ‘barefoot authors’ that
“Our Faith Floats”!About the Author
Debbie Strater Sempsrott and Denise DeHaven Rogers
Many a well-meaning soul has described these authors as “Lucy and Ethel.” Denise—the accountant—is the red-headed, laugh-out-loud storyteller, and Debbie—the pastor’s wife—is the crazy sidekick who adds the “awe” to each and every story. Together they hope to make you laugh, cry, and laugh until you cry.