Comments on: Day 24 — The observant one

By: Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:47:38 +0000

This was said beautifully! I’ll keep praying for you Katie!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:44:28 +0000

Katie,

I found out about you from our intranet site as I work for one of your sponsors. We are cheering for you as you are truly an amazing person! I’m so inspired by your drive, your profoundness and your sense of ‘being’. Please know that you have an extended family that is here for you and God bless you!

Andrea

By: Cate

Cate — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:19:13 +0000

Hi Katie –

WWC Enewsletter had a link to your journey, so that’s how I found you, and I just spent my evening reading up on all your entries and about your boat and your cause. I am a Warren Wilson grad, too, class of ’99, and I live in a rural Alaskan village on the Bering Sea where I have two small girls (Iris and Esther) and I teach reading in the local school. There is no running water in my village, and most people get their water from the community well or surrounding ponds (which means hauling ice at this time of year!), so your cause touched and impressed me. I was also amazed that you have almost reached your financial goal already — wow! I will add to it when I can.

I really admire your undertaking of this journey — and I have to admit I am captivated by the idea of doing something that removes you so far from your natural environment and makes you be alone with your thoughts — I think your “ramblings” as you characterized them are great insights into yourself, and most of us have so much going on in our lives that we are never able to dig that deep below the surface. It seems like an amazing combination: the physical challenge combined with the time to be alone and introspective — almost as if you will be completely transformed when you finish your journey, like this is your cocoon (and it seems like your little cabin is cocoon-esque!) and you will reach land as an entirely different creature. I’m envious! I’m sure it’s difficult at times, but wow, what an experience, what an opportunity, all of it, the good parts and hard parts and boring parts. You have inspired me and I’ll be checking back often.

By: gescover

gescover — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:30:27 +0000

Hi Katie,

You are so right we are all so busy and to just stop and observe all that is around us is needed. I hope you take this time and do what you must- observe and watch the beauty of the world that surrounds you.

You are an inspiration to me and to those who you have touched! Again, Thank you for all that you do!

By: Kit and Graham Williams

Kit and Graham Williams — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:44:33 +0000

Hi, Katie. You look and sound fantastic and your descriptions of your experiences make it all sound almost enticing! You’re doing a great thing for such a valuable cause. Keep strong and may the elements always be on your side. Very best wishes, Kit Williams.

By: Gus

Gus — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:30:15 +0000

Living life to the fullest

By: asanchezmd

asanchezmd — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:39:03 +0000

your “observation” is the most succinct description of the ‘sacrament of the present moment’ I think I have ever read! Keep it up Katie
Alex

By: doo312

doo312 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:28:05 +0000

Katie it is 12:25a.m, Thursday, Willowick and its mighty chilly. Hope you are doing well and in high spirits. Just looking at the calendar and it is the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas–this has got to be a GOOD DAY for you. CONGRADULATIONS OF PASSING THE 800 MILE MARK.

LOVE YOU! DOO & Ellen

By: Pam Hultin

Pam Hultin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:42:28 +0000

Katie, What a beautiful way with a phrase you have. I hope you are writing your book. You are just amazing. A friend of mine is presently in Haiti working with injured children there. Before she left, I gave her your row for water site. I spoke with her this morning and she told me that the doctors there are also following your trip on the internet. So you are inspiring people who also inspire people. You are in my thoughts and prayers. KEEP Dancing! Pam

By: Mike D

Mike D — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:44:02 +0000

Hello Katie!

I just found out about your row. You are like a super-heroine!!! Go girl power!

Mike D