November 4, 2003
New Smyrna Beach

Somewhat disappointed with opposing winds after having to motor the whole God given day we settled at the dock in New Smyrna Beach. If we only knew what a blessing this place is going to be!

It was humid and hot as it can only get in this part of the US of A. Finding out that grocery store which we needed pretty badly by now was couple of miles we decided to see the nearby town and after cools off we would boot to the store.

As it happened the sweetest and friendliest person on the planet was listening to us trying to shake off Jehovah Witness dude who descended upon our boat and Johannes in particular.

She offered us ride to the store and back which was an amazing blessing considering the distance and temperature outside. Donna was great to talk to. We loved her immediately, even more so after she gave us bucket of ice cream:) We asked if she would join us on the boat for some of it or a coffee. After waiting for awhile there was ice cream no more - liberated by two hungry boys who have not had any ice cream in more than two months. Donna did came back and after awhile she took us nowhere else but to the stake house where we made a dent in cow population of this beautiful state. We had such a great time with Donna. We were instantly friends and she couldn't just stop blessing us with more.

Donna, to borrow from U2 - I know that this is not good bye. I hope we can catch up soon. We love you loads! Thanks you so much for everything.

(M)