Finishing up the 2024-2025 sailing season was a whirl wind! I was working an emergency relief stint on a new ship, and after dropping our last load of taconite in Toledo, OH, we were off to layup and dry dock in Superior, WI. We were treated to a spectacular “sea-smoke” sunrise on Lake Superior as we neared our final port of the season.
With the ship resting in dry dock, I headed to the airport at 3:30 am to begin winter work in a new port, in a new city. After catching two flights, and renting a car to drive to the ship, I arrived safely at 6:00 pm.
Arriving approximately 10 hours by car south of the previous port, the weather was not so different…
It was now time to get baking. As a steward doing “winter work,” you generally work alone, so the baking duties need to be fit into the daily prep work and planning.
Although it seems that long days in a galley and working 7 days a week would already create a “whirl wind” sensation, adding in a couple flights, and or some windshield time to the mix sure does add some excitement. I am extremely blessed to be doing what I do, where I do it. Looking back a couple years, I would never have guessed that my life would have changed so drastically. I have successfully transitioned from one career to a new and exciting venture, one that would not be possible without the incredible love and support of my wife and lifelong friend. Together, with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we will continue to forge new paths as we discover what He has in store for our next adventures.