Family band together to give grandmother trip of a lifetime
In 2012, Adele Draper was getting ready for the trip of a lifetime with her husband of 58 years, Norman. The Kiwi couple were set to embark on an around the world cruise that would take them from Sydney to London to New York and South America.
But before they could go tragedy struck. Norman fell ill and sadly passed away.
Obviously Adele put the plans on the backburner, with the family concerned about what it would be like to cruise by yourself for over 114 days.
And for a moment it looked as though she would abandon the idea entirely.
But now, with the help of her daughters Karen and Jenny Lee and their families, Adele is finally going to fulfil her dream to cruise around the world.
Karen is going to travel with Adele all the way to London, where Jenny Lee will hop on with her sons Connor and Jayden to enjoy the rest of the trip.
If this story reveals anything it’s the important of living in the moment and appreciating what and who we have around us.
To see Adele’s story, watch the video above. Have you ever been on a cruise with your family, and how did you find the experience?
Please let us know in the comments below.
First appeared on Stuff.co.nz.
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