Evan,

Well, at around 11:15 today, you sailed away! I could see the excitement in your eyes and I knew how ready you were to get going. As we stood on that bridge and watched you, I could understand why you would want to do this. Freedom is about to take on a whole new meaning! To be out on the sea and have no time restraints, nowhere to be at no certain time...to look out on the beautiful water and realize just how great and how huge this world is...I almost envy you :) A strange calm came over me as I heard God speak to me, "He will come back...and he will be a seasoned sailor!"

I thought I would fall apart today, but really, I have already done that. What I feel is peace. You are doing what you want, living the dream. As you sailed under the bridge and out of view, I understood, maybe for the first time, that you are truly in God's hands now
(not that you weren't always) and that's the best place for you to be.

I LOVE YOU...and I'm happy for you. Be safe, learn everything you can...and come back and sail us to the islands!! One day, maybe we will be on "Island Time", the sailboat :)

Can't wait for your first blog at sea!!!
Love always,
Mom

Evan,

I wish you well my friend. Make sure to take loads of pictures and keep us updated throughout your adventure so we can live vicariously through you..

Kevin

Well your officially off. I know that God has his hand on you. So have fun, be safe, and keep us (who are stranded on land) updated. :) Nice new look by the way!
--Latoya