What happened toApril? Oh, yea, we set thenewall-time record for
the snowiest winter in recordedhistory. That is all just amemory
now. We can finally focuson springand readyingour boatsand
club for 2014. TheEliteBrigadehas begunwork and the turnout of
our generous, volunteering, sweat equityNCYCmembershiphas
beengreat…………as always. We still havework parties for all to
enjoyand catchuponall of thewinter news fromour fellow
members.
For Sandi and I it wasn’t a very goodApril. Sandi hada full knee
replacement onThursday the10thof April and shewas released
from thehospital on the followingSunday to start the recovery and
rebuildingprocess.
If that wasn’t enough, just after wehadgottenhomewe receivednews of her dad’spassing in
Illinois. It’s difficult times like these thatmake you realize theenormityof the loving family of
NCYC. I hadbeen toldby severalmembers how important theNCYC family has been through
some tough times in their lives. I heard theirwords but I now realize that I didn’t truly
understand thegravity of those stories. Theoutpouringof loveand support fromour extended
family at NCYCwas and is huge. The calls, cards, flowers, andnotesof encouragement
seemednever ending. That support touchedour hearts and raisedour spirits helpingus
through it all. Thank you from thebottomof our hearts!!!
With all of thedistractionwehad, wehavenot even started thinkingof gettingour boat in the
water, that will come. Howeverwe areparticipating in theEliteBrigadeandwork parties so
that we canbe sure the club is ready for all toenjoy, come joinus. Youwill beglad youdid.
See you soon,
R/CChuckStroh
