Comments on: Day 39 — Why water matters http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/ Katie Spotz' solo row across the Atlantic Ocean for safe drinking water Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:38:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Sophia S http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-1209 Sophia S Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:20:29 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-1209 Half Way already! Wow, you are so amazing, you must be really passionate about your cause! You are such an inspiring person, because after I heard about you I feel like doing my part to help my community. I am 11 year old in 5th grade, and you are my hero because you care so much to do something like this. I can't believe that the birds keep coming back, you must be a pretty nice person huh? Best luck to you! Half Way already!
Wow, you are so amazing, you must be really passionate about your cause! You are such an inspiring person, because after I heard about you I feel like doing my part to help my community. I am 11 year old in 5th grade, and you are my hero because you care so much to do something like this. I can’t believe that the birds keep coming back, you must be a pretty nice person huh? Best luck to you!

]]> By: 2070krobinson http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-891 2070krobinson Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:35:10 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-891 Katie Half Way! Super - May God continue to bless you richly for your concern for so many others in this world! The photos are amazing and cannot wait to hear from Sean, Ryan, Connor and Matt when you share your adventure with them. You are an inspiration - if Paige wants to follow in your footsteps, I am not sure I will be as brave and your mom and dad - but I know I would be as proud. God speed! Katie

Half Way! Super – May God continue to bless you richly for your concern for so many others in this world! The photos are amazing and cannot wait to hear from Sean, Ryan, Connor and Matt when you share your adventure with them. You are an inspiration – if Paige wants to follow in your footsteps, I am not sure I will be as brave and your mom and dad – but I know I would be as proud. God speed!

]]> By: good going! http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-883 good going! Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:24:24 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-883 Katie Thanks for being the change you want to see in the world!!! :) Katie
Thanks for being the change you want to see in the world!!! :)

]]> By: papaul http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-882 papaul Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:37:01 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-882 Hi Katie: I listen to your sat. phone interview and I had to laugh that you were sounding bored and somewhat disappointed with the fact that you haven't had much bad weather. Wanting to see what your boat can really do... I have to tell you, I have followed ocean adventurers for a number of years and very few of them have that point of veiw. Some people might think you're a little crazy for thinking this way, but I think that it really tells to your strength of character and your positive mental state. Your "Bring It On" additude demonstrates that you are right where you need to be. Why do this if you're not going to embrace it? I hope that you are able to catch a few good waves, but stay safe. By the way, my four year old daughter loves to hear about the dolphins and fish, she has also asked me if you will be at Cedar Point this summer when we visit? Her favorite place in OH. Enjoy, Peter Hi Katie:
I listen to your sat. phone interview and I had to laugh that you were sounding bored and somewhat disappointed with the fact that you haven’t had much bad weather. Wanting to see what your boat can really do… I have to tell you, I have followed ocean adventurers for a number of years and very few of them have that point of veiw. Some people might think you’re a little crazy for thinking this way, but I think that it really tells to your strength of character and your positive mental state. Your “Bring It On” additude demonstrates that you are right where you need to be. Why do this if you’re not going to embrace it? I hope that you are able to catch a few good waves, but stay safe. By the way, my four year old daughter loves to hear about the dolphins and fish, she has also asked me if you will be at Cedar Point this summer when we visit?
Her favorite place in OH. Enjoy, Peter

]]> By: trisha http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-881 trisha Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:16:59 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-881 Katie, It was so good to hear your sweet voice. You have become an inspiration to so many people. What a gift you are sharing with everyone. We are blest to have you in our lives. We love reading your blogs and we are keeping you in our prayers daily. Congratulations on your halfway mark and stay strong. We are so proud of you ! Katie,
It was so good to hear your sweet voice. You have become an inspiration to so many people. What a gift you are sharing with everyone. We are blest to have you in our lives. We love reading your blogs and we are keeping you in our prayers daily. Congratulations on your halfway mark and stay strong. We are so proud of you !

]]> By: Sue http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-879 Sue Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:39:58 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-879 Katie: I just listened to your interview. . . .you sound awesome!!! I can't wait every day to hear your progress. You are one amazing woman and so many are proud of what you have done so far and what a worthwhile cause -fresh water!! I live in Willoughy and hope to be able to meet you someday! Keep rowing. . .and God's speed. Blessings! Katie: I just listened to your interview. . . .you sound awesome!!! I can’t wait every day to hear your progress. You are one amazing woman and so many are proud of what you have done so far and what a worthwhile cause -fresh water!! I live in Willoughy and hope to be able to meet you someday! Keep rowing. . .and God’s speed. Blessings!

]]> By: Shamus http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-877 Shamus Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:37:27 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-877 Katie, Congratualtions on a wonderful achievement at the halfway mark. Based on your information, and if my math is accurate, you seem to be averaging around 3.2 mph or the equivalent of a brisk walking pace - pretty amazing indeed! Know that the team here at Kinetico in Newbury is thinking about you and is very proud of the difference that you are (and will be) making in peoples lives. We wish you a very safe next half of the journey and look forward to seeing you soon. Warmest regards, Shamus Hurley President and CEO Kinetico Incorporated Katie,
Congratualtions on a wonderful achievement at the halfway mark. Based on your information, and if my math is accurate, you seem to be averaging around 3.2 mph or the equivalent of a brisk walking pace – pretty amazing indeed! Know that the team here at Kinetico in Newbury is thinking about you and is very proud of the difference that you are (and will be) making in peoples lives.
We wish you a very safe next half of the journey and look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmest regards,

Shamus Hurley
President and CEO
Kinetico Incorporated

]]> By: Michelle http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-876 Michelle Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:30:26 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-876 Katie, you are amazing. congratulations on reaching the 1/2 way point and beyond ! you are on your way home !! All of us at Pentair have been following your journey via your posts. We are behind you 100%, think about you all the time and marvel at each post and all the new information you are bringing to us! Katie, you are amazing. congratulations on reaching the 1/2 way point and beyond ! you are on your way home !! All of us at Pentair have been following your journey via your posts. We are behind you 100%, think about you all the time and marvel at each post and all the new information you are bringing to us!

]]> By: Rick Barkley http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-875 Rick Barkley Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:58:58 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-875 Just listened to the phone interview, and wanted to write before I go out to get the issue of P.M. It was a thrill to hear your voice from out there, and it got a little emotional thinking about you there. You sound good, and I know you wouldn't complain, so I feel you're doing great. All the tough moments are what make it special. If it weren't for them, far lesser people could accomplish what you are. But they can't. Because they can't perform in the tough moments. You are the best. You are wonderful. You are so tough. Carry on! Just listened to the phone interview, and wanted to write before I go out to get the issue of P.M.
It was a thrill to hear your voice from out there, and it got a little emotional thinking about you there. You sound good, and I know you wouldn’t complain, so I feel you’re doing great. All the tough moments are what make it special. If it weren’t for them, far lesser people could accomplish what you are. But they can’t. Because they can’t perform in the tough moments. You are the best. You are wonderful. You are so tough. Carry on!

]]> By: Paul http://rowforwater.com/archives/1315/comment-page-1/#comment-874 Paul Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:53:10 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1315#comment-874 Katie, Thank you for sharing the vision and commitment to make your dream happen. It is easy to dream the idea but few people are brave enough to bring the idea down to reality. I believe every great adventure should spawn a thousand new ideas and the energy to make them happen. You are providing those ideas for the people who will have clean water and for all of us following your progress everyday. Congratulations on breaking through the half-way point. You are making this happen. Row on! Paul Katie,
Thank you for sharing the vision and commitment to make your dream happen. It is easy to dream the idea but few people are brave enough to bring the idea down to reality. I believe every great adventure should spawn a thousand new ideas and the energy to make them happen. You are providing those ideas for the people who will have clean water and for all of us following your progress everyday. Congratulations on breaking through the half-way point. You are making this happen. Row on!
Paul

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