The context of the following conversation is Jordan stayed afloat on the raft and had to pray that a ship would pass by to find them.:
Jordan says It was a harrowing experience..
The friend responds Tell me about it..
Jordan responds My little fishing boat hit an iceberg.  It splintered it to pieces..
The friend responds And the water was freezing..
Jordan responds It sure was, but I got on one section of board that served as a raft.  I floated for days until a passing ship rescued me..
The friend responds What a story--you're lucky to be alive..