What is Happening Now at NorthPoint Paddles

Hello, Everyone!

We want to keep you informed as to what is going on with us, here at NorthPoint Paddles. You all have been so gracious and understanding as we have gone through these difficult months and we thank you for all of your encouraging words and support.

Here we are in the middle of November and Brita’s mom, Beth, is still struggling with health issues. Her long-awaited heart valve replacement finally took place a few weeks ago and the surgery itself went well, but, unfortunately, she has had multiple complications afterward, including a mini-stroke last week that, thankfully, didn’t last long and did not leave any ill effects. She is such a trooper and such a strong lady. She taught us kids to survive and that is what she is doing now…surviving. Next, in the weeks to come, she is going to need a stent put in the main artery of her heart that is 80% blocked – which we were not expecting. Currently, she is regaining her strength and recovering from the latest ordeals. Your continued thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

In light of what is ahead for Beth in these next couple of months, we have made the decision to wait until after the 1^st of the year to resume our paddle production. We have started a waiting list of those who have been waiting for a paddle during this time - listing everyone first-come, first-served, (in the order of the date on which they contacted us). We will not be taking any payment until we get back into production after the 1^st of the year and we finalize the order. So, there is no pressure, no commitment when you are placed on the waiting list.

But, wait…there IS more! As a thank you to our customers for their patience and understanding, we will be giving everyone, who is on our waiting list, a discount off of their order.

If you would like to be added to our waiting list, just send us an email to northpointpaddles@gmail.com and let us know that you want to be put on the list - and when we start back up, we will contact you to take your order and payment.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding – it means so much.

Take care,

Randy and Brita Isselin

NorthPoint Paddles

Here’s another one of our favorite pictures of Beth – taken a few years ago at a local pumpkin farm...

NorthPoint Paddles Update - Summer of 2022

Hello, NorthPoint Paddles Customers!

I’m Beth, Brita’s mother, and I am writing to thank you for your prayers and well wishes over the last few months.

I have had a terrible time with my health this summer. For instance, I had two eye surgeries—passed out and ended up with a broken nose and a brain bleed—followed by going “code blue” and getting a pacemaker. Also, had 11 days of radiation to get rid of the cancer on my vertebrae. And if that wasn’t enough, I became severely anemic and needed a blood transfusion—then, a few days later, came down with pneumonia for two weeks. I had to be in a wheelchair because it was so difficult to breathe and I was too weak to walk. I am now getting stronger, little bit by little bit each day, and will soon be getting a heart valve replacement. 

Through all of this, my family has been by my side. I don’t know how I could have gone through this without their support. And for the family who could not be with me…“I LOVE YOU!”

I’m sorry your paddles have been delayed, but you will get them and they will be beautiful. Thank you for your patience. 

And again, I thank you!

Beth

A Special Note From NorthPoint Paddles

Thank you for your interest in NorthPoint Paddles!

Currently, our family is going through a difficult time. In addition to her battle with cancer, Brita’s mother, Beth, is having unexpected serious heart issues – she ended up code blue once and needed emergency pacemaker surgery. She is now going to need a heart valve replacement. So...we are devoting our time to caring for her.

Please know that we will be checking our email and voicemail messages periodically and will get back to you as soon as we are able.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Take care,

Randy & Brita Isselin
NorthPoint Paddles

 

Here are a couple of our favorite pictures of Brita’s mother, Beth, taken a few years back…