Comments on: Day 70 — Final fears

By: Bob Brown

Bob Brown — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:18:38 +0000

Congratulations!! Job well done! I know a little about what you went through, although I had a motor pushing our boat. I enjoyed reading some of your blogs, but I only found out about you yesturday.

We met a lady solo kayaking around Iceland on our trip. Her picture is on our video “You’ll Get Swamped” on youtube.com. Enjoy your moments back to reality. Great Job!!

By: Michelle Laramee

Michelle Laramee — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:51:50 +0000

Congratulations Katie. I am so glad you made it!! From the moment I met you, I felt as if I was in the presence of greatness. In fact I think I told you that, and as always you were humble and looked at me as if I were mad. Thank you for making the journey. I don’t think you realize how extraordinary you are.
Keep wowwing us with your strength.

By: Winter Chang

Winter Chang — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:22 +0000

Hi Katie ! I am so glad that you landed in Georgetown safely.I knew your story ten minites ago in the Culture Room under my dormitory.After reading your story in the newpaper ,I can’t help reading your whole journey by the net adress the newspaper provides.

I will read your blogs carefully from now on .

You set a good example to we young people .GOOD GIRL !

By: John

John — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:43:36 +0000

Katie, you are amazing. Congratulations on an incredible achievement and for inspiring so many to act with love and generosity towards one another.

Your desire for “the simplicity of the sea” reminded me of this:

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

By: Harriman

Harriman — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:40:28 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS !!! Thank you for allowing all of us to participate, vicariously, in your fantastic voyage. One day, would like to meet you and congratulate you personally. You and and your adventure have become quite an inspiration for so many people.

By: Dolinar Family

Dolinar Family — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:56:25 +0000

Katie- The All Saints Family and SJV have been watching the journey! My kids and all the students give us updates regularly. We are so excited you are on land and have made it safely. You will continue to be in our prayers! What an awesome accomplishment!!

By: Sophia S

Sophia S — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:55:38 +0000

Hey Katie,
I hope you are excited to reach land! You deserve everything you want for your epic journey! I hope to hear from you soon! How is Hobs?
We are cheering you on!
Love
Sophia S

By: Uncle Ted, Aunt Kath, Teddy and Matt

Uncle Ted, Aunt Kath, Teddy and Matt — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:16:58 +0000

Congratulations Katie!!!1 We are so proud of you and have missed you so much. Welcome to dry land…
We love you

By: Michael Levy

Michael Levy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:48:22 +0000

Katie Spotz… it’s now 2:43 a.m. here in Denver… and I too am reluctant to go to sleep to miss your landing. Your everday adventures and insights have been a part of my daily life for the last 2 and half months. After I get some sleep… I will fill you in later on what your adventure personally meant to me. But for now, you and your parents should know, that as a dad of a 4 yr old daughther… your adventure inspires me to be the best dad I can be… to somehow help impart in her a sense of wonder and courage for my daughter to one day to pursue her own adventures… WHATever they might be in her life. Land Ho! Congrats. The world is proud of you.

Michael Levy
Denver, CO

By: Catherine Chandler

Catherine Chandler — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:26:37 +0000

It’s getting late here in Alaska but I am reluctant to go to sleep and miss your momentary arrival into Georgetown; I probably won’t be able to sleep anyway as the cheers of your arrival will undoubtedly ring the world round! Your mission is worthy and I so admire you for acting on what matters. Water for people in the world is something I have long held as important and concerning – but I never did anything about it like you have. I live vicariously through your gumption. I hope you’ll keep us posted on your re-entry back on land – even, or perhaps especially, all the little details like you have done such a great job of sharing along this adventure. Big love and much pride. Catherine