I can not believe we have been living in Alaska for over a month. What an emotional journey this has been for Andrew and I, from saying goodbye to a place that has been our home for five years to spending 13 days in a car together and now finally trying to make Anchorage our home.
These last few weeks have been especially hard for me. Andrew started work and is on a Panama schedule, which is working 12-hour shifts for 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. Andrew was put on night shift which is always harder on us because even on his days off he still has to keep up with his schedule. This past weekend we were supposed to close on our house and had a little setback, but we are set to close on the 11th of August. These past few weeks I have felt in limbo, Andrew is in his new routine and I’m still waiting to start my school year. I think Will Traynor said it best:
You’re going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. It always does feel strange to be knocked out of your comfort zone.
In no way is this post meant to be a pity party. Andrew and I may be knocked out of our comfort zone, but we are knocked out together. I have been very blessed in my life to have him as a partner (even if he is the one who made me move to Alaska ;)). Moving across the county is not for the faint of heart. We’ll get set in a routine and slowly but surely this place will start to feel like home. And we get to do it together.
My parents are on their way to Anchorage!
As soon as my parents hung up the phone from getting the news we were moving to Alaska they were looking up flights to come to visit. To say my parents are supportive would be an understatement. I’m the person I am today because of their unconditional love. I can not wait to spend the next nine days exploring parts of Alaska with these two. This trip is also doubling as their 30th-anniversary trip! Thank you for showing us kids how to have a loving and healthy relationship.
The Fox Adventure 
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