Monday, January 5, 2009
Homesick
This last Friday I had the sad opportunity to attend the funeral of Jon Roy Meyer. The Meyer's are great family friends of ours. We grew up together and were also friends with his wife's family, Craig and Sharon Stevens. It was amazing to see so many there from the Sterling Alaska Ward there. I miss that ward more than anything and wonder, is that normal? Has anyone felt that way about a church they grew up in? Being around so many people that I grew up with made me super homesick for Alaska. It's a different kind of state with a different type of people...Back me up my AK peeps!
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There is something about home, that will always be with us. We have good (and bad) memeories, good people, and I think we long for those old memories. The way it use to be. Life changes and people go all their different ways. It is actually sad, but a good thing i guess. :) I am very homesick right now being in the middle of the desert and longing to be in north idaho.
There is something special about it. Everyone says that. Its comfortable,and nostalgic. The people are a different species, not only do they have to survive that weather, but they are kind, and most have a place in our memories.
Dude, people in Alaska are weird. I think that is why I fit in so well. Come back and you would miss Utah after your second week of 20 below. Love you. ~Erik
Sometimes I just wonder why the h-e-double hockey sticks my family lives there?! It is a test faith. For sure 40 below weather is not for the faint of heart. But my memories are entwined in the harsh climate and the beautiful summers that you appreciate ever so more! I've heard the Kenai Peninsula is a hideout for criminals because no one else would go there...just them and us crazies. Definitely lots of good folks.
Oh , anna, I realize I am in my hubby's account...it's me, Shannon:)
AMEN!!! I always miss Alaska the most when I see someone from the home ward!! That and I compair ALL wards to Sterling Ward!!! Sterling Ward is a "forget me not" and Mona 3rd is a weed you can't get rid of.
Hey Anna, kathleen Jackson here, sonny Jackson's wife (marlene Jackson meyers brother) and friends with your family.LOved your post, and love Alaska.It is funny how that place just gets in your soul. We are in Texas for now, and we miss Ak, expecially soldotna so much everyday. Ak for me at least makes me feel the most life myself, even at 20 below. Glad to see you were abot to attend John's funeral. The meyers are the best and they need the support.
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