In 2016 we moved from Port Charlotte back to our native, Phoenix, AZ. In the summer of 2021, we noticed some lumps in Kathy's neck/throat region. She underwent a biopsy that September. On November 21st, 2021, her adult daughter (from a prior marriage) suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack at the age of 45. Three days later, we got a confirmed cancer diagnosis on Kathy. Over the next three plus years she suffered horribly from the effects of her chosen treatment of chemo and radiation. She endured malnutrition, advanced osteoporosis, numerous fractures and vascular dementia. In 2024 Kathy lost her middle child, a son, from a fatal single vehicle accident. He was also 45 at the time of his death. In January of 2025 Kathy passed away peacefully, after spending all but her final 5 days in our Phoenix home. Bill and Kathy were married for 25 years. Bill is resuming the dream of full time cruising. In February, 2025 he bought a 49' Island Packet sailing yacht. He has sold nearly everything and is ready to cruise the world! The boat is being recommissioned under the name Mi Salida (Spanish for My Exit). After you finish reading this final, and all prior chapters of Messing About In South Florida, start following the new book/blog at https://misalidasailing.com/ You can email Bill directly at admin@misalidasailing.com
