I couldn't help but think of the part in the movie, "What about Bob?" this past weekend when we went out on a sailboat ride.

Back in December, I was invited to a Love, Inc. (Love in the Name of Christ ministry) fundraiser and silent auction.   Love, Inc. is an incredible ministry in this area that collaborates with local churches to provide food, clothing, furniture, and support for those needing help.  

The fundraiser was a nice night, and I even put in a silent bid on a sailboat cruise - and won it!  So this past weekend, I redeemed my "donation" and we enjoyed four hours sailing in the Juneau/Gastineau channel with licensed skipper Eric and his wife Judy (who I might add are a wonderful Christian couple).   We had never met them until arriving on the dock on Sunday afternoon.   We enjoyed a hotdog/hamburger lunch aboard the Ebbtide, a 33' Morgan pilot house Motor Sailor.   Judy reminded of us the boys' grandma's far away, as she had some little ocean creatures puzzle books and activities for the boys while we waited for lunch to be served.  Eric showed us his gps and auto pilot system that make for easy travel for the two of them.

 Here's Eric and his wife Judy down below where the kitchen/sleeping quarters are.

 Captain Nathan:

 Tristan at the bow:

All the guys enjoying the fresh Alaskan sea air:

My little skipper:

The boys watching the sea gulls fly off as we headed towards downtown Juneau:

Days like this are far and few between, but this will remain a highlight of our Alaskan adventure.