Comments on: The waiting is over.

By: lewis Randal

lewis Randal — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:24:33 +0000

Shit buggar and cha bee! Its not right or fair Steve but life never is, is it ! Well, if we have learnt one thing from our time together…… this disease has picked on the wrong couple. I have seen it guys, the attitude to fight and not give in, positive stuff! You and Helen have it in spades so coupled with that, Lew and I send you all our support, whatever you need, all our love and best wishes. Hang tough, look after each other and go do battle. Steve, if strength, intelligence, humility , ingenuity generosity and a huge capacity for love and adventure win the race, you’re sorted ! We will follow your journey with every step you choose to share. Much much love Tracey and

By: Ruth/kamaya

Ruth/kamaya — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:54:55 +0000

Steve and Helen, We just heard the bad news and are sending Steve loads of get well vibes,and blueberry juices from Oregon. You are a fighter and a visionary and an inspiration. Helen here’s oodles of hugs and strength to help Steve through this. I know it’s another brutal passage, and we’re hoping that you’ll find the right current and winds to get through it.
Let us know if there is anything we can do … lots of love,
The Kamayans

By: Peter Bernfeld

Peter Bernfeld — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:22:25 +0000

Steve, gloves on and come out of your corner punching hard. You’ve got a great ‘second’ who’ll be fighting with you all the way.You might not win in the first round, but you will win.
See you in Aus, either on my boat or yours. Remember, you can’t keep a cat-sailor down!

By: Diane Fitser

Diane Fitser — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:10:12 +0000

Steve and Helen, What a kick in the stomach this is–and in the brain as well! Why is that bad things so often happen to the nicest people?! It must be a sort of relief to have the problem identified and treatment laid out. I know from experience how awful it is to lie awake wondering and anticipating terrible things. Always better to be able to start dealing with them in any way we can, even though there will still be very difficult times. I feel so grateful to have gotten to know you both in Grenada! You are special people and have made a big impact on many lives! Please know that all of us who know you will be sending you what ever healing vibrations we can. Peace, comfort, and strength! Diane, S/V Jabulani

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:26:35 +0000

Hi steve and Helen, I don’t know what to say, but now you know what you are up against and Steve is a fighter with all the qualities needed to kick this in the butt. Just stay focussed on what you need to do, the rest will work it’s way out. Helen, your love for Steve is incredible and you two have a wonderful relationship; just the thing needed to fight this together. Let me know if I can help from this end. Paul

By: Craig Cochran

Craig Cochran — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:23:15 +0000

My best wishes for a speedy recovery to Steve and hope this doesn’t stop your sailing adventure.
My Catco adventure ended nearly 2 years ago and the BVI adventure ended just over a year ago, when I moved back to Scotland.
Sally and I’s thoughts are with you all at this time and please accept our best wishes.
Almost forgot…the bottle of Glenrothes you bought me when you left Nanny Cay in 2008 was delicious!

By: Frank Taylor

Frank Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:46:18 +0000

Steve and Helen, sorry it has taken so long to reach a definite conclusion in your case. But, it is a good thing to know what it is you are dealing with. Now you can concentrate on beating this. We wish you the best success in treatment and recovery. Your friends on s/v Tahina, Frank and Karen

By: colin

colin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:40:49 +0000

Sorry to hear the news. But knowing what that problem is does mean that you able to now move on and deal with it. You are both very strong people and I know that even though the next few weeks will be very hard with the treatment but you will come out the otherside stronger in yourselves and your relationship. You cant spend everyday togther on a yacht without building a relationship that is different to ours where we are apart for 8 to 9 hours each day. Thinking of you both
Judy

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:27:17 +0000

Helen and Steve, I just want to tell you how much I have appreciated your sailing blog. My husband (now deceased) and I also own a 420, it is still in charter, Doug is now sailing in other waters beyond, we were never able to live the dream that you have. Take it day by day, do not look too far ahead, whatever happens will happen. Be thankful of the time you have had together, the next weeks will challenge you more than any storm you have encountered, but there is a rainbow at the end. Thank you for living the dream that we all have. I hope it continues for you both. It may not be aboard Dignity, but wherever you are, sail on.

By: Vicky Ratnavira

Vicky Ratnavira — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:02:18 +0000

Dear Steve, love you and praying for you, stay strong Helen my boy has done some wonderfull awesome things in his life and I know he is going to get through this.
Heaps of love and Prayers Vicky R