365 days in Alaska

October 29, 2008 we left Idaho for the second time and here we are 1 year later. So many changes and things have happen to us.I sit here and listen to the sounds of Tony doing dishes and Karter watching TV and wonder where the time has gone.It has been a fast year, but then again, It was long. They always say around here it will take you two years to settle. Living in Fairbanks for 2 years and now Anchorage for 1 I still wonder if we will ever "settle". We both have jobs and a roof over our head. We are healthy (for the most part...lol) we have food and all our needs seem to be met, but I still wonder "What's missing"? We do so much together that I don't know how to do things alone.With it just being the three of us, it can get lonely.I miss my friends.I miss my family and I miss the familiar sights,sounds and smells of Idaho. I forget how easy it was to get around town. I never thought about it, just drove. Here, I still struggle to find work sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I get out and I find my way, it just takes time and patience that I am not good at.We are so much better off here with Tony's work, but I still wish I could have all this and live closer to my family.I want Alaska and my friends and family. Karter is still missing Kuna and his friends.He had such a hard time fitting into this school and I don't think that helped, but this year is differant. He is doing allot better and next year, we go off to Jr. High.It is amazing how fast he has grown. Next thing I know his voice will be changing and he will want my car.Tony does seem to like his work. It keeps him busy and he gets outside allot. He's not a bench worker at heart.
I wanted to say something wise and fantastic about finding new adventures and loving the life in Alaska, but I can't seem to get the right words.I am thankful for the new opportunities and the blessing of Tony's job.I am thankful for our time together as a family, but I am also drawn to the familiarity of routine and security in Idaho.
Know you are all loved and missed very much! As of tomorrow, it is official..we are Eskimo's and full residents of Alaska.
For real at last!
The Davis Eskimo's