My siblings and I are going to buy my parents a cruise trip as their Christmas present to take place next year. We know they'll probably object, it's a lot of money...but they do so much and literally RARELY have a true break. Maybe one day every 6 months or so. Not even kidding. My dad is a pastor and church planter, and even when he's not "working", he is; People will call, he gives people rides, he works on promotional stuff, he's also the worship leader so he gets the songs ready, he also is in training to learn things from the Illinois Association of...something church related, I don't remember. My mom owns her own transcription business and works 45 hours or more a week, and when she's not, she's a pastor's wife so she is also helping with church stuff. They both lead small groups throughout the week.
Even when they come to visit with family they have to deal with stuff from back home and/or my mom brings her work with her.
They've also helped all of us kids move: My sister twice, my brother twice, me 4 times. They do SO much. We want them to have a real vacation. They haven't had one in almost 2 years.
I'm really excited. Each of us kids is going to write them a note of appreciation and then at the end, give them the cruise information/tickets. I know I'm going to cry just writing the note.
