One year



My family's hands on Callen's Drum
Photo by Blasing Shots Photography

 One year ago today my world was turned upside down.  And while I am still struggling to find the top again, I am slowly getting there.  I miss Callen more than I will ever be able to express is words .  He was an amazing brother, friend, and person.  Truly looking for the good in others and taking on most challenges in life as an adventure.

Hopefully I can take some of that adventure spirit and apply it in the next couple weeks.  Today I put in my two week notice at work!  Mike put in his last Thursday.  We are moving to North Dakota, (so I will have to rename my blog.)  Mike has landed a job as a Police Officer!!!  (I am so proud of him.) And I will be accepting a job with the North Dakota Department of Transportation.  I am so excited to be moving back closer to family.  We will be a 12 hour drive from our parents and Mike even has family in the town we are moving to!!  We are so blessed that Mike found this job and that I was able to secure not one but two job offers in the same town with in 2 weeks of applying for jobs in the area.  I know for sure that Callen had a hand in making everything fall into place.

These next couple weeks will be very stressful packing, saying good bye to the many friend we have in Alaska, and driving the Al-Can in March.  My parents will be helping us drive the 2,600 miles from Anchorage to our new town.  Please keep us in your prayer not only today as we remember Callen, but in the weeks to come as we start our new adventure.   

I so wish I could be in Minnesota today to hug, cry and remember with family and friends.  But I send my love from the north and can't wait to see you all soon.

Love you so so much Callen.