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The longest 4 hours
The last words I heard from my husband via cell phone: “We’re just trying to survive!” Time: 1:01 a.m. on Monday. After that, I waited. And waited. It would be the longest four hours of my life before I’d hear … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Faith, Family, friends, God, Joy, Sailing
Tagged Bible, Chicago Mac Race, Chicago Yacht Club, Lake Michigan, Mackinaw Island, Mark Morley, mercy, Petoskey, prayer, Psalms, refuge, Suzanne Bickel, Swiftsure, WingNuts
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Finish, at last!
11:30 pm FINISH Michigan Time, but Swiftsure waited around in bay for a spot to deliver their ‘touch and go’ paper. It was at least an hour later for that process. All three of our group—Steve, Henry and son, Nate … Continue reading
9:00 pm update
9:00 pm Steve called and they have 14 knots of wind and sailing 9 knots! They have an hour to the bridge and another hour to the finish mark. So….they should be in around 11 pm. PTL!! .
2:30 pm-Monday, July 26
Swiftsure nearing Petoskey area running at 2.2 with 42 miles to go. Mary and I are now on the Island and enjoying our comfy room–ready to go get something to eat & check out the town. .
Mothers & Daughters
I started thinking about mothers and daughters this week since my daughter, Amanda, and I had the opportunity for time away. The two of us and a couple of other gals stayed on Mackinaw Island awaiting our guys to return … Continue reading