I really appreciate the kind words and the time you took to write all that out! To continue your metaphor, my heart is a churning rapids at the moment and messages like yours help calm the waters and return them to tranquility :)
Which isn't to say I'm not going to be working my butt off for the next few months, however, as I'm more fired up than ever to complete CK in style!
Come hell or high water, the story goes on!