July 10 we started rowing as easterly as possible to anticipate BAD weather. Before the ocean roars, I had an opportunity to WeChat my family and Alibaba Health team. Of course it was a surprise call which is to celebrate the one of the most important agreements that we have been working together for months. What a great way to celebrate in having a team call from the North Atlantic…
But the ocean soon took over and made its own call. Weather quickly turned to its worst (even a tanker moved quickly to be out of this bad area. In our boat, the easterly longitude number kept deceasing but much slower and harder. We fought and rowed into the night and early in the morning before our boat refused to move further east! We deployed a para anchor and had a good few hours of sleep. Yes, the ocean called and we listened!
Mike once asked what was the biggest surprise I had so far. “I am NOT able to read a book I brought!” I know my ocean rowing friends may laugh at me in even considering that, given the demanding rowing schedule and chores at hand.
Well, today is my opportunity to rest and be recharged, and to read and write, So, I’m reading letters and cards and messages. I’m amazed to see how many are following our journey. Thank you everyone for the kind and inspiring messages.
Also, thanks to NewsBreak media (https://share.newsbreak.com/iyvbybkh?s=i16) for their coverages and helping bring awareness of rare diseases and help patients of rare diseases to get proper medical healthcare.
