Monday, August 22, 2011

SHE DID IT!

OMG, she did it!
she did it
she did it
she did it.
I  am just in awe! Holy Holy HOLY!
Way to go MOM!
I/WE all knew you could do it!
I can only imagine the emotions you are experiencing.

We are all jumping up and down, shouting WOOHOO!

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  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Sara, Happy Happy Happy !!!
    Pat, You are amazing !!
    CONGRATULATIONS !!!
    CONGRATULATIONS !!!
    CONGRATULATIONS !!!
    CONGRATULATIONS !!!
    Yoko and Dick

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  3. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Yayyyyyyyy!!! Way to go!!!!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Been following this all afternoon. I have tears in my eyes! Congratulations!

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  5. Henley18August 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Hooray

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  6. Nicole SAugust 22, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    WOOOHOOOO! Pat, I knew you could do it! You are an amazing woman!

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  7. Virginia Wilder CrossAugust 22, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    way to go, Pat. I have to have a drink!!!!!!! We are sooooooo proud of you!!!!

    Ginny, Don, Anne, Chic, Maurice, and Jan

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  8. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Congratulations!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    YAY PAT!
    We knew you could do it.
    We are SO proud of you. We KNEW you could do it.
    Can't wait to hear all about it. Now its time to celebrate!

    Dana Ryan
    Casco Bay Y!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    How incredible is that!!
    You put your mind to it and you did it....of course, it took lots of determination and hours and hours of practice on your part.
    You are awesome! You should be really proud of yourself.

    Dick and Sylvia payeur

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  11. healthyishAugust 22, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    YAY! I didn't doubt you for a second, but could've done with a little less drama. Geeesh! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  12. Henley18August 22, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    A few days to relax and then Catalina in Oct as an encore.

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  13. Rick CharetteAugust 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Absolutely incredible Pat! Tears of joy on our faces as we congratulate you on your remarkable feat. We congratulate you for your courage and determination and believing that you could accomplish this remarkable challenge. Bravo to the heavens! Just think, you can now say "I swam across the English Channel!" Wow!!!!!

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  14. PaulaAugust 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Terrific! Good for you, Pat.

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  15. Linda Kilbride ReinholdtsenAugust 22, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    So proud. Pat is a wonderful woman with a wonderful family and so much support. She has many praying for her. I am sure Robbie was right beside her all the way.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    GOOD JOB PATTY... I knew you could do it !!!! Hope to see you soon.. Marty Binette

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  17. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Way to go from Phoenix.
    Take a break.
    Awsome!
    Have some well earned French bubbly!
    Make David buy!
    Carol and Greg Brook

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  18. Maurya OverallAugust 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Pat,
    Congratulations!
    What an amazing thing to have accomplished!
    You are incredible.

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  19. Paul AlbertAugust 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Congratulations Pat!

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  20. NitsirkAugust 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Way to go!!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    WOO WOO, Pat!
    What a wonderful accomplishment!
    Congratulations to you and all of your team!

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  22. WendyAugust 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    My sister and I have been following Pat's swim all day...we are so very happy for her! I had the pleasure of meeting Pat when she spoke with our book club last fall after we read Swimming To Antartica and she quickly become an inspiration to all of us there. What an amazing woman!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

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  24. BeckyAugust 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Hurray! Way to go Pat!

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  25. Leslie BridgersAugust 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Hi all,

    I'm a reporter for the Portland Press Herald keeping our readers updated on Pat's progress. I'll be writing a story for tomorrow's paper and would love to talk to anyone who's been keeping an eye on the blog and rooting for Pat. Please send me an email at lbridgers@pressherald.com

    Thanks!

    Leslie

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  26. Maria, AB Business ServicesAugust 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    PRAISE TO THE HEAVENS - I'm exhausted just willing you along! I'm so happy that the angels carried you the rest of the way and allowed you to fulfill this dream.

    You're the bomb!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Pat and Family, This has been an amazing accomplishment to watch. Your dedication to Robbie's memory is unbelievable. We are so proud of you and know that Robbie is somewhere laughing with that wonderful laugh that we all remember. Robbie's namesake, Seth Mark Robert Delisle , has been watching your journey as well. Maybe you can meet sometime. Way to Go! Sue Leahy Delisle, Mark Delisle and Seth Mark Robert Delisle

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  28. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Congratulations! Was so glad to hear the news. You are in inspiration! Ann

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  29. JenniferAugust 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congrats Pat!!! Simply Amazing !! You never gave up and your brother, I'm sure, was with you all the way !! We are all so Proud of you !!

    Jennifer Rogers Wescott

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  30. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Way to go Pat!!!! Woooooohoooo!!!!! Cant wait to see pics from David!!!!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Aunt Pat and I have been praying all day and have been confident that you would succeed God is good.You have worked so hard to accomplish this. We are all so proud of you.
    Aunt Berty

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  32. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wow! What an accomplishment. Brought a tear to my eye, too

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  33. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!So proud and happy for you! Kathy & Jay

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  34. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Congratulations!! This is so AWESOME and you are simply amazing! Way to GO!! What an amazing feeling you must have!!!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful accomplishment.

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  36. Sean MurphyAugust 22, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Hello:

    Congratulations to Pat as well! I spoke to Pat for the American Journal just before she left. If any members of her family would like to contact me for a follow-up article, write to smurphy@keepmecurrent.com.

    Thanks,
    Sean Murphy

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  37. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Way To Go Pat!!!

    Congratulations.

    Party Time, but get some rest first.

    Can't wait to see you.

    Linda D.

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  38. Dave CyrAugust 22, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    From Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Care- congratulations!
    Dave

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  39. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Pat, CONGRATULATIONS! We have been following you all day. So happy for you. Can't wait to hear all about it! See you soon. Bill & Sue

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  40. Candace KaruAugust 22, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Makes me proud to be a Maine woman. Thanks for representing us so well to the world, Pat. Congratulations on an incredible achievement!

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  41. cbeck52August 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    We are so proud of you . We all here were with you at every stroke you took YOU ROCK!!

    Chris Beckwith Huot

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  42. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    My co-workers and I started following your blog today after we saw the article on the press herald. We congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts and feel over joyed for your accomplishment. We look forward to reading more about this when you have time to share. God bless you all.

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  43. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    You go Girl! Congratulations!

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  44. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Never had a doubt that you would not finish this time. Congratulations, you are a true inspiration. Pauline Holloway

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  45. Helen BreñaAugust 22, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Congratulations Pat! I just heard. You are an inspiration to us all here at the Y! I almost started crying when I read the news! Again - congratulations!!!!
    Helen

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  46. Liz StameyAugust 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    WAY TO GO PAT!!! Congratulations! I don't know you but you are such an incredible inspiration to me! :)

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  47. Henley18August 22, 2011 at 4:40 PM

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  48. Mike LeakeAugust 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Praise be to God! Congrats on doing it, Pat! We knew you would do it!

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  49. paulineAugust 22, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Congradulations Pat! I knew you would do it once you were in the water!!!! Sooooo proud of you! Great job and enjoy the rest of your vacation! Can't wait to see you!!!!
    Pauline bc2

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  50. Bonnie SmithAugust 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Congratulations hardly seems sufficient to recognize this accomplishment. I don't cry easily but today, my tears flow freely and they are all for you, Pat. In honor of your dedication, committment and determination but most of all, in honor of the woman you are! Enjoy every moment of this day, you earned it.

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  51. Aunt Pat KilbrideAugust 22, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Aunt Pat Kilbride is so happy for you, Congratulations!!!!

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  52. Aunt Pat KilbrideAugust 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Congratulations, love Aunt Pat Kilbride, so proud of you!!!

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  53. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! We have been following your progress all day. What an achievement. We are so very proud of you. Safe trip home!
    Rosie & Joe Lavigne

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  54. EmmaAugust 22, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    What an incredible accomplishment. Nice work Pat. From a novice Maine swimmer.

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  55. Jane HooverAugust 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, Pat!
    Haven't had access to the web for
    some hours now. Going crazy!
    Home now and can't stop crying
    since I've gotten the news!
    So! So! So! Wonderful!
    SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!
    YOU ARE COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY AWESOME! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
    LOVE, JANE

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  56. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Congratulations Pat! You have realized your dream!!
    It was so exciting, and emotional, to be with you during the swim.
    Thank you Sarah, for providing the 'you are there' coverage of Pat's swim.
    What a wonderful day!!!!!
    Pat Whitney

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  57. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Congratulations Cuz - you are soooo amazing!!! Can't wait to see what type of trophy PG comes up with time.

    Cathy & Mike Thibeault

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  58. Henley18August 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Sarah; thanks so much for keeping us all up to date for the last 24 hours and for all those long hours spotting at Pine Point for what is now probably 4 years or more. Without the help of her family Pat never would be there today.
    Setting foot on French soil today must have been an unbelievable emotional experience for Pat and you all. No one knows what drove her more than you and the immediate family.
    It has been wonderful that she has allowed so many of us to be a part of her journey.
    She is such a positive inspiration to so many.

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  59. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    YOU ARE A TOTAL INSPIRATION PAT!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS.

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  60. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Dear Pat

    Robbie is smiling!
    We are sooooooooooooooo proud of you and soooooooooooooo happy for you and your family.
    Savor the moment, the day, the week.................
    Your friends at BC

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  61. Evelyn Norton St. PierreAugust 22, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! AWESOME!!! WOW!!!

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  62. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Thought of you as I did my laps at the Y this morning, said prayers when the blog said things were getting rough and tears in my eyes when I heard you finished. You are an INSPIRATION!

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  63. Kathryn CollinsAugust 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh my goodness!!
    Congratulations and thank you so much!!!
    It means so much that you did this, that you persevered, that you cared, that you swam and kept swimming. Thanks so much from Boston and from Rich Beilock's other family! I just left a message on my sister's answering machine in Florida to let her know. She will be thrilled.
    Cheers,
    Kathryn Collins

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  64. Kristine HerseyAugust 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    WOW

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  65. Rick AckermannAugust 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Absolutely fantastic! You inspire us all.
    Rick Ackermann

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  66. Rick AckermannAugust 22, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    You've been inspiring us for years, all year long. It's been a joy to be able to follow your journey. Congratulations.
    Rick Ackermann

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  67. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Congratulations Pat! You are such an inspiration.
    !Don And Alana Lampron

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  68. niborAugust 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    yeah!!!! Yippee! Whahooo!!!! COngrats Pat!

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  69. Melissa WiedmannAugust 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!

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  70. NancyAugust 22, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Every great accomplishment starts with a single stroke!
    Thank you for giving so many hope. Congrats.
    ~NFG~

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  71. DaleAugust 23, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    ALLRRRIGHT PAT!

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  72. MeezeAugust 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Oh Happy Day!!!!!!! I have been rooting for you. What an accomplishment!!!!!!
    Kay Shumway proud mother of Ranie Pearce who swam it earlier this month!

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  73. Dani KleinAugust 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Congratulations to you and your family/friends for their continues support.....

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  74. Mary Ann AlbertAugust 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Way to go, Pat!

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