We have truly loved it here and all the people we have gotten to know. Alaska, Wasilla especially, just felt right; just felt like "home". We were discussing today as we drove away, tears welling up and stinging eyes, how much we've felt like Alaska has been the one and only place that we have felt like we have truly belonged. This state has changed us; individually and as a family, so many amazing adventures as well as every day life in this gorgeous state. Constantly surrounded by beauty, how can it not change you? I know my friends who were stationed here can attest as well. We were able to experience what life is like as an Alaskan, and not just get a taste of the state as a tourist; it's a 180 difference. What an amazing opportunity! I feel like I've encountered 2 types of military wives here. Those who love it and those who, well, don't. I can 100% tell you that I am among the first. Alaska is just amazing, in so many more ways then one. Sure the winters are cold, sure it's so far away from the "rest of America" but Alaska has so much to offer I wouldn't even know where to start, and honestly, I'm too tired to name it all (plus you just wouldn't get it unless you lived here and experienced it yourself).
To sum it up in one short sentence: We don't want to leave! There's so much to see and do and explore, it's a never ending play-ground!
Alaska has brought us closer as a family. We have gotten out and explored the state together and have made amazing memories while we were at it! What more could we ask for?
While it's so hard to leave; I'm trying to remember to be thankful for the time we have had here. For all the fun we have had as a family and for the memories we will take with us that will carry us through until we can make it back one day (hopefully sooner then later).
So good-bye home, for now. I'm sure we will be longing to be here until the day we return. This is where our heart is, and this is where it will remain....
Susan
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