Our Move

How was our move?

Well,

Once upon a time,

way back in 2011

we packed up all our belongings

put our dog in a crate

left all of our extended family behind

and flew to our future in Alaska.

The journey was easy

the arrival was not.

What had appeared via the internet to be just the place

was more like finding Pandora's Box.

(lesson learned)

Icicles, no bathrooms, mold, rodent infestations

and eventually, lawyers,

were not the welcome we had expected.

What's that?

Our car was destroyed by a rogue wave at sea?

The shipping company repaired it

and we were able to once again ride in "Maddie"

Are we cursed?

No.

All of this was just stuff.

We had health and each other.

That was enough.

Then help appeared!

we found temporary shelter in wonderful cabins

even though it was 20 below zero

and midnight to boot.
(Thank you Liz!  You are awesome)

But our kids were confused

where would we live?

More blessings, kind friends

we are thankful for our church.

After a much appreciated Thanksgiving invitation

and 3 degrees of separation

Our place to find rest and recovery was found!

Our landlords were like family

hot cocoa and cookies for our kids

guidance and counsel

as if we were their own

thank you

We loved this apartment.

playing in acres and acres of pasture and forest

skiing, sledding, adventures galore

fishing off of the old bridge across the creek

skating on the pond or kayaking in it

walking to the bus through the hall of tree limbs

and making great friends

Out the windows, it is beautiful

enough to make you cry

We explored our surroundings

we can't believe we get to live here

Alaska is savage but seductive.

We pray that we'll never have to leave.

Well,
we did it!

We moved.

It wasn't easy, but it was totally worth it.

We LOVE Alaska.

We are Alaskans now.

And they lived happily ever after.