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Winston Fowler's avatar

What a beautiful story about a vessels various lives and how two wonderful souls have continued to breathe life in her.... The photo showing a key essence of her soul... "This Boat Sails on the waters of God's love, Blown by the winds of God's Blessings" AMEN

Steadfast is family, loved, honored, and cared for. She lives vibrantly through your writings, the story of Steadfast... Blessings to you and Steve for your caring of Steadfast.

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

I am honored to have been found by you and encouraged by you, Winston! It means the world. STEADFAST has truly brought into my world a group of people I never would have connected to, and it's a blessing indeed. I thought of you when I included that sign, and you would be so intrigued by the man who carved it during his tremendous refit in the 80s. A character and soulful man indeed, as we all are.

Have a wonderful week my friend. I'd love for you to see this vessel one day. ~J

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Dmitri Lebow's avatar

Yup!! No doubt about it, she of many names, now Steadfast, is a very lucky boat…..and her people have loved, loved, loved her…..in turn the seas have allowed her to bring them back safe and with more than when they departed…..

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Ah my wise and wonderful friend...we're it not for you living on the edge of life is would never have had this opportunity...and the passion for it that I do. Thank you. Now let's go sailing....J

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

I love hearing from Steadfast's POV. What a lass she is! And what a potpourri of love she's had from so many sources over her long and lively life, some 'on hard,' some on the high seas. And how exciting that you know all this about her, Janice Anne. Kudos for investigating every nook and cranny of her courageous journey--straight into your heart!!

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

I wonder if we got it all correct! Alas, even with pieces perhaps missing, it does make an interesting tale and, like our own, diverse and well traveled, right, Jeanine? Thanks as always for your encouragement. I so appreciate you. J

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Well, you certainly tried. I bet you did. A fascinating tale!

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Switter’s World's avatar

The stories of our things are also the stories of our lives.

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

I am immersed for certain! We are one and the same really, at this point. Like our favorite hike or our favorite beach or our favorite memory. I hope you are well my friend. J

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