Elaine

Elaine is a friend that I met when I was 15 years old. We were sailing to Mexico on the Bluegrass Supercruise in 1991. I spent a good portion of that week hanging out with the Deaton family and have some very fond memories of trying to barter with the local people on the islands and cruising around Cozumel in dune buggies. That summer I was invited to spend a week at their house in Georgia, but by the end of the week my flight home had been changed so that I could accompany them on their family vacation to Panama City. I just really appreciate Elaine "adopting" me as part of the family, I had so much fun hanging out with her kids. I remember going home with a new outlook on things. I had felt so accepted by the Deatons that my self esteem improved. Many of the problems I faced at home seemed more manageable because I felt like I had a refuge. I was able to visit with the Deatons a couple of times after that, but being more than 700 miles apart, well I haven't seen them in a long time. I do have hopes that since my kids are older now we will plan a trip to Georgia one summer and will be able to visit Elaine. I feel very blessed to have this special lady as a friend. Elaine, I thank God for you and pray that he will bless you and fill your days with joy and delight.