tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post5089842218330310383..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: One Year Ago Today...Abby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-86390731195270925352012-01-11T13:16:35.827-08:002012-01-11T13:16:35.827-08:00It has been a while since I read your blog and I c...It has been a while since I read your blog and I continue to be so impressed with your level of mature life understandings and fearless courage. I will show your post to my 13 year old daughter who is a national class runner and suffered a really bad bout of illness this year endangering her Olympic dreams. She has become interested in such stories as yours and Bethany Hamilton. Thanks for being an inspiration for growing young women.<br /><br />A Proud DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-19089841987186741042011-09-01T12:48:56.536-07:002011-09-01T12:48:56.536-07:00Beautifully written and read by me at the right ti...Beautifully written and read by me at the right time. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59121150442731575772011-08-09T00:28:32.914-07:002011-08-09T00:28:32.914-07:00Your description of looking at sunset from a deck ...Your description of looking at sunset from a deck made a big impression, cause even trying to imagine it is tremendous.<br />Don't forget that we, office rats, are watching you and enjoy what you do, instead of living our lives.learn chinesehttp://www.easysaychinese.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-66491255683087937862011-08-07T19:18:39.152-07:002011-08-07T19:18:39.152-07:00Hi Abby. I followed your adventure last year. I ...Hi Abby. I followed your adventure last year. I can't believe that it's been more than a year since you were rescued by the Ile de la Reunion. Time passes quickly.<br /><br />Your adventure was amazing. It was candy every day for me. I was transfixed by your bravado; I got my fix by reading your blog.<br /><br />Many of us lived vicariously through you. Few of us will ever experience anything close to what you experienced. I'm still amazed that a woman your age accomplished so much.<br /><br />Thank you for telling your story. <br /><br />Jim, La Canada, CaliforniaPasadenaJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14219388639094110808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-26758220987219299932011-08-02T21:49:06.073-07:002011-08-02T21:49:06.073-07:00it doesnt matter if you never try again. And it do...it doesnt matter if you never try again. And it doesnt matter if you do. What matters is the person you are. You dont have to prove anything to anyone anymore, Abby. You walk among those who dont know, but once in awhile you will meet those who do - and when you do, enjoy the time together - its rare. Only the ones who have stared at death in some circumstance of life and won - this time - understand.<br /><br />And then its back to another adventure, but with renewed confidence, because it is familiar. Safe travels, Abby... ;)Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-28386968464392560512011-07-29T11:55:28.932-07:002011-07-29T11:55:28.932-07:00Abby- I started crying when i read your next to la...Abby- I started crying when i read your next to last paragraph. I have been hit by a rogue wave of life and your comment i think is really going to help me. If you hadn't gone through what you did with losing Wild Eyes, I wouldn't have been comforted by your comment. Blessings on you in Jesus. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9190780087883030312011-07-29T09:34:27.931-07:002011-07-29T09:34:27.931-07:00I Hope my two daughters are as couragous in there ...I Hope my two daughters are as couragous in there life journeys as you were on yours on Wild EyesMark bourquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-68541316088672111512011-07-19T08:25:51.847-07:002011-07-19T08:25:51.847-07:00Abby, you are the best!Abby, you are the best!Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-22746875809326303962011-07-18T21:04:14.923-07:002011-07-18T21:04:14.923-07:00Hello Abby! The last time I was here was about a y...Hello Abby! The last time I was here was about a year ago or so. I was following your trip and despite all the naysayers I was for it as dangerous as it was. I think everyone knew that it was a dangerous adventure but like you said life is dangerous. A risk just getting on the freeway! <br /><br />Honestly when I heard of the news I was certainly pulling for you and it was like a miracle that you were saved. I mean you were in the middle of nowhere. I've been scared sailing but nothing like that. I can't imagine what that must have been like. <br /><br />But God has brought you here for a reason. And I like your attitude in that it's our decision on how we take those "rogue waves" in life. I've gone through several myself with the loss of a young child being the worst of them. But God has a purpose for it all. <br /><br />I would love to sail around the world but my wife won't even let me sail to Hawaii! Regardless I love your attitude on life and it's awesome to hear your maturity! <br /><br />Many more blessings!John Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703809000350893554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-89872321976831149552011-07-14T01:04:20.946-07:002011-07-14T01:04:20.946-07:00Hey gorgeous, it's been a month now since your...Hey gorgeous, it's been a month now since your last post. We're all missing you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-56752818302240718932011-07-12T05:57:22.844-07:002011-07-12T05:57:22.844-07:00Dear Abby, I read your post several times. I admir...Dear Abby, I read your post several times. I admire you, brave girl! You look so tender, but have such a strong character! The story of your solo sailing on "Wild Eyes", astounded me and last year I posted a material for you in my blog ! I'm sorry, but we didn't know much about you in Bulgaria until the moment of the wreck. I felt so happy and relieved when you were rescued "in the middle of nowhere", that I decided to share with more people what I succeeded to learn about you in Internet. I really do hope that the information I used was a true one. If you find some minutes to have a look here - <br /><br />http://rossichka.blogspot.com/2010/06/abby-sunderland.html<br /><br />and if there's something to be corrected, please, tell me, I would highly appreciate it!<br />I'm very happy now, because I'm a proud owner of your book and I'm so eager to read it and see everything that you saw, feel everything that you felt, follow your trip with you... - <br /><br />http://rossichka.blogspot.com/2011/07/moments-of-happiness.html<br /><br />You were given a second chance, yes, and I'm sure you'll use it to continue following and fighting for your beautiful dreams and helping others to follow theirs, as you want. They say that every single person has a mission on the Earth. I think that one of your missions is to inspire people!:) Be healthy and very happy, dear Abby! Give my best regards to your remarkable family!rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37801175630717741322011-07-11T01:43:41.708-07:002011-07-11T01:43:41.708-07:00Hey Abby,
Great blog - not only well written but t...Hey Abby,<br />Great blog - not only well written but thought provoking as well. All the best now and always,<br />JJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-87335089077559215372011-07-09T14:05:01.620-07:002011-07-09T14:05:01.620-07:00My mind has been drawn back several times, really!...My mind has been drawn back several times, really!<br />Really, what a powerful resource from your experience a how I and so many were/can draw from, and stiill! <br />Reticently, though there is not much I can say,<br />having only found your blog a time or two before February 2010; I mentioned the Blogs of note for that day's post neer a fulcrum point; that is to say, nice to see you in there with Plato and Sacrates and Aristotle!<br />My reiteration is to add thanks too for the update for a year reminding!PostEdt.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06161271057228955569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-36606238562741714422011-07-08T07:45:14.045-07:002011-07-08T07:45:14.045-07:00Glad to see your post.Glad to see your post.Data Entry Clerkhttp://www.manlink.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70378084681023940632011-07-05T21:28:27.161-07:002011-07-05T21:28:27.161-07:00Abby the world is a much better place with you in ...Abby the world is a much better place with you in it that is why you made it dear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-194849974920085982011-07-04T09:15:40.206-07:002011-07-04T09:15:40.206-07:00I am quite certain you have many, many more suppor...I am quite certain you have many, many more supporters than detractors... i pity those who refuse to give an amazing young person respect, for "they live in the dim twilight that knows not victory or defeat" God bless & keep you...<br />old guy in n.c.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-38599702492239474002011-06-29T02:00:07.126-07:002011-06-29T02:00:07.126-07:00Great job! Your writing is exceptional.Great job! Your writing is exceptional.arizona self storagehttp://storagemax1.com/az.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81796635275025308782011-06-28T20:31:59.529-07:002011-06-28T20:31:59.529-07:00YOU GO GIRL!!!!
You have become such a strong wom...YOU GO GIRL!!!! <br />You have become such a strong woman as a result of all this. I just can't believe how fast a year really goes and look at all that you have accomplished!<br />GO GIRL GO!<br />Love to you and your family<br />VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82603594479901946912011-06-28T05:02:39.274-07:002011-06-28T05:02:39.274-07:00what a difference a year makes you are sailing alo...what a difference a year makes you are sailing along then on a fishing vessel but you are a trooper and what ever life deals you you will work it all out thank you for keepin us posted psr927 gods speedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-34531640368468899232011-06-27T22:25:36.683-07:002011-06-27T22:25:36.683-07:00As always, I wish you all the best in whatever you...As always, I wish you all the best in whatever you do. You are born to be famous.<br /><br />East MalaysianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70962491761267651982011-06-27T05:04:19.030-07:002011-06-27T05:04:19.030-07:00Your feelings are surely an inspiration to all who...Your feelings are surely an inspiration to all who have the privilege of reading this blog Abby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-76024451754862252472011-06-26T21:40:09.877-07:002011-06-26T21:40:09.877-07:00In this post, you reveal that you have the heart o...In this post, you reveal that you have the heart of a sailor, and more generally, the spirit of a lone traveler; you belong on the open water, and your path, in the past, present, and future, is a unique one. There will continue to be people you encounter who aren't comfortable with that, people who don't understand, people who just wish you would be more traditional and close-by and safe. But those of us who have walked a mile in your shoes and traveled well off the beaten path, those of us who have had the kind of deeply rewarding and harrowing experiences like you describe, we know right where you're coming from. The fact you're deeply affected by and fully acknowledge the good <i>and</i> the bad indicates that you have a kind of emotional maturity that many adults don't have; this unteachable insight is part of the reason you are alive today, and is something to embrace and be proud of. It will serve you well in all of your adventures in life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-16521947446173711052011-06-26T16:14:43.268-07:002011-06-26T16:14:43.268-07:00I know you have done incredible things, and looks ...I know you have done incredible things, and looks may be skin deep, but oh my gosh, you are pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-85768567420140644402011-06-26T08:32:03.089-07:002011-06-26T08:32:03.089-07:00Hello,i had started following your adventure just ...Hello,i had started following your adventure just before you set off, and eagerly looked forward to the posts from out on the water. Late one night, had just gone to bed and was about to turn off the tv and saw a scroll across the bottom of the news channel that your boat had sent out emergency beacons and people were starting to look for you. I rejoiced when word came through that you'd been found. Your young life has been an exciting one, you have done things and seen things that many will never. The fact that you were rescued, you didn't perish, only just means that God has many more wonderful plans for you.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing that memory with us. Thanks for the inspiration you give to others!<br /><br />Carol<br />USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-68290284456146469062011-06-23T15:23:52.015-07:002011-06-23T15:23:52.015-07:00Hi Abby,
I was one of many who followed your trip ...Hi Abby,<br />I was one of many who followed your trip from January 23rd 2010 till the roage wave hit you.I use to check on you 7 or 8 times a day and I'm the one who told you how to cook the the squid when they were jumping on your boat.<br />Abby you gave us all a hella of ride and we enjoyed every minute.<br />As I was reading your blog and all the comments I got tears in my eyes for all you been through.<br />God Bless you and keep up the good work.<br />Libby Di Bernardo San Pedro Ca.<br />PS I'm still wearing your T shirts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com