as excited as i am for an adventure to alaska this summer, this past week has reminded me in so many ways why i won’t stay in alaska forever. i have far too many amazing friends, a great community, a church that cares for me more than i know, and so much more here in bellingham (or at least washington).

so i want to reassure myself/friends/family/whoever, that i will be gone for 5 months. but when i come home, i’ll be very excited to be back home.