Headed home...

to MI that is.

Funny how when I'm in AK, MI is home.  When in MI, AK is home.  It's always kind of been this love/hate thing when it comes to living here.  I love many things about AK.  Like, I can go to the store without makeup or have been known to go even when I haven't even showered and I don't feel out of place at all.  I love the mountains and cannot imagine living in a state without them.  They are so majestic and when I'm hiking through a valley or climbing a mountain that is where I feel God's presence the most.

Unfortunately.....

it's cold and dark for nine months of the year and it happens to be 4,000 miles away from family in MI,

and did I mention its cold and dark for nine months of the year.  Joel and are in a debate about this...he says six months!  For those of you who don't live in AK the snow can start falling in Oct. and is here until breakup (that's April).  Decide for yourself!

However, even more unfortunate is when those nearest and dearest to us are diagnosed with this terrible disease and I'm living so far away and the only way home is with an over priced airline ticket.

But God is gracious and my brother is generous so I'm headed home to MI.  I will be home August 23-29.  I look forward to shedding a few tears, both joyful and sorrowful, but hopefully the majority will come from laughter.