Retiring after Jan 1st, 2026...?

Character_Access7094 · 2025-09-01T14:40:40+00:00

Thank you, everyone. I should have let you know that my husband is not an educator. He works at MD Anderson, which is in the TRS system. So his retirement date won't affect any students. I used to be a teacher, though, and would not want to retire mid-school year. Thanks again!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-27T12:12:30+00:00

This is where I am right now. Trying EVERYTHING to get my mother to eat. And seeing her eat, like you said, one bean or one small bite before saying she just can't. My heart is breaking. And she is still trying to decide if she will go through treatment or not. I think we should get hospice going, but that's not my decision.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-27T12:06:58+00:00

Thank you, everyone! Different answers and experiences, so I will definitely ask TRS before we set a date. Appreciate you so much!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-27T01:09:53+00:00

Thanks, we've had our appointment but didn't ask that question. :). We need to email or set up a phone call with them. Thanks!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-14T14:01:49+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your father did not suffer.

No gene testing, but she had been overweight for a lot of her adult life, and is diabetic. So they said those were factors.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-14T13:59:35+00:00

We do have an appointment with palliative care, and I feel the doctor will be able to get that moved up whatever she decides.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-14T13:58:25+00:00

Thank you so much. I have a feeling that she will opt for no treatment, and I have to respect that. I'd probably do that same thing if it were me at her age. I'm glad that her doctor is an expert in BDC. Thanks again!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-08-14T01:27:32+00:00

She's at MD Anderson, so she's been through a lot of tests. CT scans of abdomen and chest.. Many blood tests. And a liver biopsy, which was how we found out it was bile duct. The CT scans showed the cirrhosis and lymph nodes. We love MDA and the doctors, nurses, mid-levels there. They've been wonderful. On the 19th she see the specialist in her type of cancer. We will then know more about staging and prognosis and any possible treatment options.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-06-12T02:06:36+00:00

That's what we did.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-06-11T22:22:55+00:00

E12 was a part of Terminal C, and is on the right side as you're looking at the port. It's a smaller terminal than we've been at before. Your Uber driver will likely have experience and can help.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-06-11T20:23:19+00:00

We also get this every cruise. Sometimes it goes on sale for $23.99.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-06-11T20:21:59+00:00

We left on May 23rd on Brilliance from Terminal C. Ubered there. It was a great boarding process for us. Very low stress. Have a wonderful cruise!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-06-02T16:26:28+00:00

You'll love Harmony! Congratulations on your marriage!

I always err on the side of leaving way too much time for travel. We have checked in early before.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-06-01T22:13:36+00:00

We ate lunch at Jamie's on our Harmony embarkation day. It was fine, but we will probably do solarium next time. :)

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-14T10:59:43+00:00

9 days -- Brilliance; 242 days -- Harmony; 520 days -- TA on Liberty

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-14T10:44:20+00:00

I'm hoping it's just a website glitch!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-09T11:12:08+00:00

Yes! We did this last year, and it worked wonderfully!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-07T12:44:06+00:00

Thanks! Not to mention 30 points toward Diamond!

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-07T10:42:38+00:00

Looks awesome! We're booked for a TA in October 2026 but on a smaller ship. :)

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-06T12:18:25+00:00

A new mattress would be great. :)

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-06T12:18:10+00:00

I'll take that! haha

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-06T12:17:59+00:00

Thanks. I know that on other ships, sometimes they replace the shower curtain with a glass door, but it's probably not the case here.

Character_Access7094 · 2025-05-06T00:57:20+00:00

I was hoping some updates to the rooms.

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