Trip Report/Pics Feb.24th-March4th

This trip was dubbed the 'Celebration Of Life' trip. Five years ago my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. About a week and half before she was to start chemo, on a freezing cold winter morning, we checked flight prices and booked with 3 days notice. We hadn't been in 2 years because "life" got in the way. She needed it. It was a happy, relaxing, rejuvenating trip. We vowed to never let anything get in the way of a yearly trip to Negril again! When we returned the doctors had decided to do an alternative treatment she had researched the hell out of. No chemo!

Two weeks before this trip she went to what we hoped would be her last visit to the hospital in Toronto. It was...she was declared cured of cancer!!! Treatment done and successful! :)

Today the Celebration Of Life trip has taken on new meaning. Twelve days after our return one of our group and a very dear friend, Dwayne, passed away suddenly. You just never know...celebrate life every day!!

Now a peak at the trip through pictures - Enjoy!

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Great photos! Happy to hear your sister is cancer free!

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Adding new Sea Side rooms @Xtabi
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Originally Posted by kaycee

Great photos! Happy to hear your sister is cancer free!

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Thanks kaycee! :)

That's all for now, first 5 days...my arm hurts, lol. More later!

Where are the sand sculptures? Very cool.

Awesome pictures, thanks for sharing. So very sorry about the passing of your friend, I'm sure you have wonderful memories from your trip.

Beautiful. Thanks!

What a wonderful set of photos!!! Felt as if I have taken a trip to Negril while here at home. Blessings sent to you! So happy for your sister and family.

Sympathies for the loss of your dear friend. You are so right...life goes by so quickly...too quickly for some. Makes us all realize what a blessing each day is. Your celebration of life through your words and pictures have lifted my day. :)

Also, where is the guy that makes that clock?? Really like that. Jah guide.........

Thanks for taking the time to post those wonderful photos

A celebration of Life! Very fitting.
Thank you for sharing with us, you have such an extraordinary eye for photos.

Love the pictures! Makes the days go faster! I love that clock too!

Wow! Love!!! Beautiful photos! Happy for your sis!

Thanks, Katho. <3 <3 <3

Thank You for sharing these Amazing pictures!! Blessings to your family!

What lovely pics. Thanks for sharing and all the best for your sis

Life ***** Is what happens when your'e busy making other plans....Tell your friend she has a whale on her chest?

Enjoyed the shots! Was nice meeting You....perhaps our paths will cross again one day.....Respect

Fantastic pictures ~~ love the "door-stop"

Katho....thought I would stop by to let you know how wonderful it is that you did a 'last minute' celebration of life with your sister and family. Such good news to hear that she is cancer free....

On a second note, I wanted to let you know how fabulous your photos are...each and every one of them! You have captured such beauty in every single speck of Jamaica, from the ground to the sky and everything in between!

You have wonderful gift and I admire that!

Looking forward to meeting you.....

Cheers.... :)

Awesome

Thank you for the beautiful pictures. It looks like you had a joyful trip.

So sorry about your friend, and glad for your sister.

Great pics Katho! I can't agree more - celebrate life; it's far too short!

i like yhe clock, too...who made it? also saw our friend Octavious Gordon in there....we have 2 of his paintings at home...he is looking better than he did in sept...thanks for posting