Back from Alaska.............

I spent last week in Fairbanks, Alaska with my family. A special occasion for all; my little sister, Johnna, tied the knot.

After I left this past Sunday, a volcano blew in the Aleutians. I guess I certainly made an impact...:-) No seriously, Fairbanks is where I was born. I cannot begin to explain the wave of love I felt when I first saw my Dad in the airport. My heart relaxed for the first time in a very long time.

My Dad and I got up in the morning, drank coffee and listened to Dylan on vinyl. Nashville Skyline sounds even better with the sound of the needle scratching and my Dad near by. Just to share that space with him.

Johnna; where to begin? Here's my little sister all grown up. A beautiful, talented, intelligent young lady. I held back the tears putting her veil on in the bathroom. Though, to see my Dad's expression as we shuffled into the church under that smiley face umbrella. That moment will be in my heart always.

Laughed with my Aunt Candy and Uncle Billy, Visited with friends that had not seen me since a I was a child, cooked plantains for Abbey (Johnna's daughter), got punched in the cheek during the bridal bouquet toss, Met some very cool people, Put together a fabulous beet salad for all to enjoy, ate a ton of salmon, talked with my Dad and Judy just about everything. Oh yeah, and we put on one hell of a reception at the Curling Club for Johnna. This has to go down as one of the best weeks of my life.

I found the love that I was always looking for. It was always there waiting for me, patiently to return. Home is with the people that love you and you love.