Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Julie and Family,
I want to share how Mike touched my family. As you know, we moved down to the lake from Chicago about two years ago. Like most, we needed a boat and soon found out that Mike was our guy...and here's why: When we went shopping for a boat, Rick and I also had my 23 year old son Jacob with us. Jake has Asperger's Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum) and I have been very protective of him his entire life. When we went for a "test drive" on the water (at a relatively high speed), I turned to look at who was driving, and was anxiously surprised to see Mike standing with Jacob at the wheel. The expression I saw in Jacobs face was so moving, and was later supported when Jake told me that he never felt so free in his entire life. Mike was able to help Jacob break the limits that bound him by creating a new boldness in taking on challenges. Yes, Michael did touch Jacob in a way that altered his course and I am so grateful for Mike's insight and the compassion he demonstrated for his fellow man.