Quote of the Day: “Oh, De’Etta. I wondered what all the screaming was about.” Quote by Bernard from our Elmendorf Gospel Service. God is so good. We couldn’t make it to the gospel service as Mike was sick yesterday. Monica and Quincy told us that they had a softball game tonight. We showed up and watched one of their first wins…..I was quiet and visited with spectators until the team got off the field. Then I simply had to yell….”Cole”. My dear friend Nichole, spotted me and returned the yell. Then Monica, Elvie…..oh it was great. I miss “my ladies” but God moves us on for reasons. Sweet fellowship.
We woke up this a.m. with the knowledge that this was our LAST full day in Alaska weighing on our hearts. We decided to do as much as we could.
Mirror Lake: This is a quaint lake out by Eagle River - where we used to live. The younger ones wanted to fish - so we headed out. I used to bring the kids out here quite often. The older ones would hike, fish, play baseball or volley ball and the youngers would swing. We’d picnic and fish. It was fun to take everyone out there. Trish, I think Mirror Lake is one of the first places we went as friends…..after the Eagle River McDonalds where we met. ::snort::
Mirror Lake 
House across the lake. There are several of these houses being built - love the float planes
House across the lake. There are several of these houses being built - love the float planes
No one caught a thing, but we had fun.
Caches: We couldn’t leave AK without caching. We found 4. The 5th I THINK is under a bulldozed field.One of our cache finds.... 
Returning equipment: Alas our fun is ending. We returned all the fishing gear to Chaplain Matt B. Thanks, Matt. The men folk are talking about flying up for a week of fishing next year. Gregg, Nichole’s dh, says he can let us know when they are doing a halibut trip next year…..maybe.
Softball Game: Already shared about that above. What JOY to see such dear friends again.
Returning equipment: Alas our fun is ending. We returned all the fishing gear to Chaplain Matt B. Thanks, Matt. The men folk are talking about flying up for a week of fishing next year. Gregg, Nichole’s dh, says he can let us know when they are doing a halibut trip next year…..maybe.
Softball Game: Already shared about that above. What JOY to see such dear friends again.
Packing: Mike ran out to buy diapers, pacifiers and ½ a gal of milk. Necessities for our trip tomorrow. I’m doing laundry and packing things up.
2 comments:
Time sure flies when you're having fun! Glad you were able to pack in so many activities.
Wow ~ I'm so glad you've had such a lovely time in Alaska. And I've really enjoyed reading your chronicles of this trip.
I think you're right about Mirror Lake ~ after the first meeting at McD's we decided to meet somewhere that was fun for all the kids, not just the younger ones. :) We went swimming a lot at Ft. Rich, but I'm glad you were able to be outside so much on this trip ~ no sense in spending it inside at a swimming pool when there are many more fun things to do outside!
I'm looking forward to seeing all of your pictures!
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