M. Jome, Bothell WA
"Thanks for making my
first cruise the most fun I have ever had… memories that will last a lifetime.
I look forward to 2004 and will tell everyone about this experience!"
M. Benson, Eagan MN
"I wanted to take this
time to tell you what a wonderful experience KT and Friends 2002 was for me and
my friend, Brandy. On top of the relaxation of being on a cruise and seeing all
the beauty of the fabulous ports of call, the opportunity we had in spending
time with all those wonderful artists was an experience that will never be
forgotten. Kathy is such as inspiration...The concerts were absolutely fabulous
and felt so personal. However, nothing compares to the Evening Praise. Spending
that evening praising and worshiping God was the night that will forever be
etched in my memory. I thank you for all that JRI has done and continues to do
in organizing and opening this opportunity for Christians everywhere. I have
made new friendships that will last a lifetime. I am looking forward to next
year's cruise. Thank you again!"
April Mallet, Houston TX
"We came home refreshed
and relaxed and our spirits revived. Many new friends we met and hope to keep in
touch with... Jerry said it best 'It was like spending a week at church camp for
adults'. We appreciate your hard work before and during the cruise."
Lori & Jerry Smith, Lexington KY
"The KT & Friends
Cruise 2002 was ablolutely perfect...I am telling you the whole thing was
fabulous! It was a fun, relaxing, spiritually refreshing week and the Lord's
presence was surely felt by all. Now we have the fondest of memories and new
life-long friends! Words just don't seem enough to describe the wonderful,
awesome group of Artists that were provided for our group! Kathy Troccoli is
just a beautiful, pure, sweet example of Christ and His abundant love... She was
unbelievable and so approachable and caring. Please pass on my thanks to her for
being such an awesome host!"
Linda Hafiz, Argyle TX
"Thank you again for a
wonderful experience...I am looking forward already to 2003!"
Pam McMartin,
Saskatchewan, Canada
"We're veterans at JRI
Cruises, and I cannot tell you how much we continue to be impressed with every
single thing. This year's KT cruise was first class all the way. Each of the
artists brought a special, precious spirit to their sharing time--both in
artistry and in friendship. We just looked at our pictures and relived the
memories and laughs. Gail: (we misssed Mike this year!) as always arrangements
went without a hitch. We are looking forward to 2002!!"
Bill and Connie Gergel
"We celebrated our 15th
wedding anniversary cruising with you all. But the most awesome part of was the
way Gail arranged our dinner table. The 3 other couples were our age, children
our age, and more importantly 2 0f the 3 were from my home town and my sister's
town. We are conversing by email and have set up dates for our families to meet
soon. With the help of God, we have made 3 beautiful friendships. We never had
enough time to share with each other during the 2 hour dinners each evening. We
did our excursions together, took photos together and prayed together. Thanks
Gail for being sensitive to putting us together, we believe God used you to
minister to us this past February 2001. One of the couples Gary and Rebecca will
be sailing with us next year to the Mexican Riveria. God bless your business."
Michael and Tammy
Nicholson
"Thanks for changing my
flights at the last moment for the KT Cruise. Praise the Lord it all worked out
just fine. My wife and I enjoyed celebrating our 10 year anniversary in the
Caribbean both physically and spiritually. I greatly enjoyed both the morning
and evening sessions with the artists sharing from the heart. I thought it was
awesome the first morning, looking out at the aqua ocean and beautiful islands
with their mountain terrain, listening to KT share a morning devotional. That's
life at it's fullest."
Mike (& Maggie)
Hoyer
"I'm writing to let you
know how happy we are with the cruise and all that you and JRI Cruises did for
us. It was a wonderful time, but far and away we enjoyed the people we met.
After the music I enjoyed our group at dinner more than anything else. I thank
you for a well organized and well executed job. You deserve high praise and
you'll get it from us. I don't really know how to get back in touch with the
performers, but I'm sure you do. Please communicate our total pleasure with
event and each of the participants. Thanks for a job well done."
Steve Rowan
"I wanted to write to tell
you how much I enjoyed the KT & Friends cruise. I was really needing a
relaxing and refreshing vacation and it was that and much more. I can't tell you
how much God used that week to help me grow. It was more than just enjoying
Christian entertainment. God has been working on some issues in my life and the
cruise was a perfect opportunity for God to give me a little push. I came home a
changed person."
Carol Moffat
"Dear Mike and Gail,
Prior
to KT and Friends 1999 cruise, we had never gone on a cruise. We heard about
KT's cruise and couldn't resist the opportunity of cruising with you and some
fantastic Christian artists. We are so glad that we did. It was one of the most
enjoyable experiences of our lives. Everything was perfect and and the work that
you both put into organizing the cruise is tremendous. Thank you for a wonderful
time. We can't wait until the info for next cruises are announce."
Lester Chow & Kim Mu-Chow
"Mike & Gail,
I just
want to reinforce what a wonderful job you do putting these cruises together!
Every year seems to be better than the last, and I know how much you put into
it. Jonathan was 11 when we booked our first cruise and now he is 16. I have
watched him grow as he has been exposed to Christian artists who have such a
heart for God! He has seen that these are real people with real lives and he has
been blessed with the times he has shared with them. I have watched him and
Kathy develop a close bond over the years which is insturmental in his life. I
am thankful for the friendships I have developed with the "Cruise
regulars" and for the people I have met from all walks of life. The cruise
is one of the highlights ofmy year. Thank you for making these opportunities
available. God bless you!"
Eileen Richardson
"KT & Friends 99
cruise was a vacation of a lifetime - and definitely to be repeated next year!
I'd always wanted to go on a cruise; the friendships and concerts elevated it to
a level exceedingly abundantly above all I could have imagined! God used it not
only to refresh me and provide great memories but to prepare me for what is
ahead. Thank you, Gail and Mike, for making this a life-changing event!"
Joy Reutter
"I have had trouble
finding adequate words to describe the impact the KT & Friends '99 cruise
has had on me. I have made close friends that are a treasure and I have had
books suggested to me that I am currently working on that are life changing.
There is no question at all that I will be returning on the March, 2000 cruise.
Mike & Gail, thanks for making the vacation so worry free! Without all your
hard work, I know thing would have gone less smoothly. Lots of Love..."
Linda Graham
"I was so blessed to have
the opportunity to join JRI Cruises for the 1997 Forever Friends Cruise. What a
fabulous time to enjoy fellowship with my new friends Sandy and Rhonda in the
beautiful Carribean. We were blessed to have Sandi Patty, KT, Gary Chapman, Gary
Smalley, and Clay Crosse provide the entertainment. Gail and Mike are some of
the best event planners around and always "Top Notch" in the
hospitality arena. I look forward to joining JRI cruises again in 2000 with
Sandi and Kathy. Thank you for a wonderful time and for my new Forever
Friends!!!!! Love..."
Ryan Golze
"Mike and Gail,
Congratulations on another excellent cruise. I enjoyed all aspects of this
years's cruise, especially the entertainers also taking part in or leading the
devotions. Kathy was great in her hosting duties and happy that she will be
doing so again in 2000. The calibre of entertainment that we were treated with
during the week was incredible. Count me in for 2000. God Bless..."
Pam McMartin
"Mike & Gail,
Once
again we had a wonderful time. KT is such a lovely, gracious host. We are
looking forward to next year and can't wait to see what is being planned. Much
love..."
Connie & Bill Gergel
"Ali and I just arrived back
home Sunday from the vacation of a life-time. It truly was the abxolute best
vacation we ever have experieced! Thank you, Mike and Gail for your hospitality
and for the very well organized trip! You are top-notch! Sincerely in Christ's
love..."
Ali and Jan Tabrizi
"I can't begin to
tell you how splendid the Jan. 24-31, 1999 KT & Friends cruise was!! The
fun, fellowship and concerts were absolutely fantastic. We were challenged,
inspired and encouraged. We were also forced to take a good look at ourselves
and where we are in our walk with the Lord, and I thank you for that. Thanks
also to Kathy for joining our little quartet in singing "Everything
Changes". That was the best part of all. It's been a dream of mine to sing
with you - and now I have. Thanks also for your warm, encouraging words about
the poem I wrote for you. I'm glad you liked it and hope you will continue to be
uplifted by its words - from my heart to yours. Thanks again for EVERYTHING!
Hugs included..."
Colette D. Bell
(Norwegian Wind cruise)
"Hi Mike and Gail! Thank
you for using the picture!! I cannot even begin to explain what these cruises
have meant to me year after year: the music, the artists,the wonderful
friendships and the inspirational sessions have been lifechanging. Every year, I
have prayed for God to use this time in a special way: to direct me, or
challenge me, or inspire me , or use me, or to direct Tori or just to give me
whatever He wants me to receive. Every year I have come away from this cruise
with answers to my prayers. Every year I come away with with the special
friendships I have made even stronger and always some new friends,too,forever. I
was so disappointed when for a short time, it seemed that our cruises were
ending. Praise God, and Kathy that we will have another year and another cruise,
even though we will all miss Sandy. And of course, thank you also to Mike and
Gail who make it all so very special! This cruise is for everyone. But it has
been an especially rewarding opportunity for me to share these trips with my
daughter who was just 15 when we came on the very first one. And as a single, it
is such an inspiring time to be with others who love God, to have a wonderful
time, to cruise to exciting ports and be "safe" as a single, Christian
woman. Tori and I are really looking forward to January!!!! God bless you..."
Brenda Andreas
"Cruising with JRI on all
their Forever Friends cruises has given us memories we will always look back on
with joy. It's been a time to get to know each of the artist's hearts and we
have grown to love each one of them for it. We've also made friends to last a
lifetime--even if we don't see each other all the time. And then there's Mike
and Gail of JRI. They've become friends, too, and you could not ask for better,
friendlier service than what they provide. We are looking forward to the new KT
cruise in January!"
Connie Gergel
"We've had many wonderful
times over the last 7 years and hope that you will share your experiences. One
of our favorites was in October 1997. While docked in St. George's Parish,
Bermuda our entire group shared an incredible evening service in St. Peter's
Church. This church dates back to 1620. Max Lucado spoke to the soul of each and
every person. Sandi Patty, her parents Ron & Carolyn, Susan Ashton, Chris
Willis and Sheila Walsh sang from the front and our "congregation"
joined in. There was a connection between everyone which you could almost touch.
It was truly an incredible experience!"
Mike & Gail
