This is the start of a great adventure!

Well, here we are.  After a few years of dreaming, planning and talking, we have arrived at the tipping point to the rest of our lives.  Things seem to take so long, until they don't take long enough - sounds rather convoluted, but it's like climbing a mountain.  First the excitement of the planning - even if I never climb the mountain, I say to myself, at least I've given it much thought!  I've climbed the mountain in my mind many times, even visited the mountain, talking a good game but never having to put my money where my mouth is.  All of the sudden, I'm at the foot of said mountain, with everyone watching to see if I will actually climb the mountain.  The same can be said for our plans to move to Alaska - we've talked about it for a long time, over six years.  At first it was just talk - no action.  Then, an epiphany of sorts - it just felt so right.  Still, we had family to consider, jobs to go to each day and life to live.  As time passed, those responsibilities became different - as things changed, our dream of moving to Alaska became more than that.  Obstacles in our path moved, changed or disappeared all together.  Every time we thought of a reason not to go, another reason said "YES" it is the right thing to do! We have had so many signs - some that were very evident (the "slap in your face" kind), others not so much.  We started climbing the mountain and are now almost to the top - we'll let you know as we reach the apex, and take you on our journey to the "other side of the mountain".  Enjoy the ride with us!!  Love, Bill and Sharon