December 23, 2009
Fishin' in the Florida Keys
From Dad: An epic day of fishing with my boys.... We left for Florida on a late Friday afternoon not really knowing what we were in store for. As our plane landed safely in Miami, we had a couple of stops on our way to the Florida Keys. Much of that will have to be told directly from the Quickel men, and as they say, "The rest is history." Chase's mood was positive and that spread to the entire group. The next day was spent acclimating to our special vacation in the Florida Keys. Sunday, Chase's Golden Birthday, we went fishing. Chase was too weak and tired to fish but insisted we all fish, and
that we did. As Chase sat witnessing our success, his input on our technique was helpful. His birthday ended and we all felt a bit saddened that Chase could not participate in the day nor night festivities. A special chocolate cake was delivered but the atmosphere was negative. Next day, Chase left for a three hour drive with Corey and Kyle to Miami Hospital for blood products, etc. They arrived late last night to the hotel. This is where it gets good.....Chase fished like no other...He caught Black Fin Tuna, Parrot Fish and landed a 240 lb. Bull Shark!!!!!!!!!!!In addition, Cody caught Dorado and a 120 lb. Nurse Shark, Corey caught a 40 lb grouper...and the fish stories go on and on and on......
From Mom: My son made his 20th birthday, the Golden one....Praise God! I went to the market to prepare for a very special, quiet Christmas at home, with my kids....and I lift my heart up for the pure gift to have more time together....with Chase and all of my gratitude for your prayers...this very well, may be, a very merry Christmas....
xoxo, Kim
posted by Kim on 12/23/2009 7:44:28 AM
