My wish for the new year, one more sail

[bubb2]

It been a year to minute. I couldn't tell you where the year has gone. I don't think I opened up my eyes for the first 6 months. I was afraid to look, maybe this was real. Time does not heal all wounds.

I have come to learn things over the last year. I have learned what good people sailors truly are. The acts of kindness that have been shown to myself and my family through out this year have touched me more than my words can convey. Thanks to you all.

Courtney, you are missed and remembered. You are loved and respected by more people than you ever knew.

Till we Dance again, Love Dad.

[Stillraining]

As said before Mike...Every time I look at that Picture on our mantel that I used as a back drop for the poem I wrote for Courtney I think of her and of your whole family. It will always be so.

All our love always.

[JHJensen]

Originally Posted by bubb2

It been a year to minute. I couldn't tell you where the year has gone. I don't think I opened up my eyes for 6 months. I was afraid to look, this maybe real. Time does not heal all wounds.

I have come to learn things over the last year. I have learned what good people sailors truly are. The acts of kindness that have been shown to myself and my family through out this year have touched me more than my words can convey. Thanks to you all.

Courtney, you are missed and remembered. You are loved and respected by more people than you ever knew.

Till we Dance again, Love Dad.

Mike,

I had just joined Sailnet last year when I learned of and started following your remarkable family's journey with Courtney and her valiant battle with breast cancer.

I am writing to you to tell you that you, Courtney and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers during your year of first days.

When I first read the whole thread I was deeply moved by the love and ongoing support of this community to you and your family. It is truly what sailing is all about!

I can only tell you I know Courtney is now dancing on the foredeck of a full rigged sailing ship crewed by some very special ladies who all earned their place in the crew as a result of the battles they waged when they were still sailing with those of us who still sail here. They are all remembered and loved.

My continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day,

John

[djodenda]

Grace, peace and hope to you, Mike.

We will not forget Courtney, you and the rest of your family.

You are with us, and we are with you.

David

[smackdaddy]

God bless you Mike. It's an honor to know you and your family.

[Cruisingdad]

I cannot believe it has been a year, Mike. All our thougths are still with you.

Brian

[jrd22]

Courtney left a life long impression on a lot of us that unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet her in person. On clear nights I look up in the direction of the North star where her star is and my thoughts turn to her. Every once in awhile I'm rewarded with a little dance from a shooting star.
My thoughts are with you Mike.

[JohnRPollard]

Bubb,

I know this is a melancholy day for you and your family. But I hope you don't mind me re-posting the photo below -- it's one of my all-time favorites.

You carried her on your back. You never gave up on her.

Originally Posted by bubb2

This pic was taken when I was out in Chicago with Courtney. She was having trouble walking because of the cancer in her pelvis. She calls it piggy back rides from the old man. I call it "She ain't heavy she's my daughter"

[T34C]

Mike- Thank You. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Thank you for introducing your amazing daughter to us. Courtney continues to impact many lives and set an example the rest of us can only hope to be measured against.

Thanks.

[poopdeckpappy]

5 days ago it was 8 bells in the morning, tonight just one, sorry it was late, but it sounded sweet & clear and on this calm night, it seemed to linger.


A prayer & a thanks to you, Courtney and your family