Brothers are the best. I have twin brothers named Robert and Cody. Mom and I were actually pregnant at the same time and our due dates were only 3 days apart. In a sense they felt like my own children. I helped raise them along with my oldest son Justin. When they were babies I…
Loss and Grief
it’s been a few days since my last post as the other day a dear friend of mine passed away. It’s so hard to write about Lori and believe that she’s gone. It doesn’t seem real and just today is hitting me a little more and becoming more real. She was a wonderful person and…
Continuing the Beginning of Our Story
Middle Here I am in Alaska, arrived 22 years ago, 2002, my daughter followed a years later, 2003. My sons were 12 years old and turned 13, 2 months later. It was very hard for us in the beginning, knowing only one person. We met a wonderful lady, a church secretary. A good Christian woman.…
Life with us!
Weather How is everyone’s weather been? Good, bad, in between? Let us know, we are interested in hearing what you have to say about it. (Even if you end up gloating about it! 😂) Our weather has been rainy for weeks, but today was a beautiful day. We are hopeful for more nice days, before…
Patriot and Remembrance Day
Today as mom was driving me to work I saw a sight that never fails to move me. At Mat-Su Central Fire Station they not only had flags flying across the lawn but the Fire engines were out with lights flashing. Both the American flag and the Alaska flag aloft and waving in the air.…
Fall weather – Bonfire season!!
What has your fall weather been like? Ours has been overcast, rainy with only bits of sunshine here and there. What has everyone been doing for the summer? We haven’t done a lot this summer, with the weather like it’s been. Taking care of our four legged children, crocheting, reading, studying the recipes for canning…