Big news

I've been absolutely terrible about blogging.
When Gavin is gone I have a very low drive to do much besides watch Netflix and sleep. So finding the energy to be creative and blog is nearly impossible.
But he comes home tomorrow. Thank goodness. It's been nearly a month and that is insanely hard for me.
I struggle with panic attacks and depression and it is especially hard while Gavin is gone. So being the amazing husband he is, my dear called me up about a week ago and handed me a solution to my loneliness.
He bought me a puppy.
Her name is Kita. A dachshund, poodle, chihuahua mix. And she has changed everything.  She gives me a drive to get outside, to take her to visit my friends, to take her on walks.
I find myself smiling more, sleeping better, and having far less panic attacks. I am so thankful for my little family.

So, now for the big news.
Ha. You thought Kita was the big news.
You were wrong.

After lots of prayer, discussion, pondering, and communication... Gavin and I have decided to move to Oregon. We will be near his side of our family, there will be a real sun there and not a frozen one, we will be about 45 minutes from a beach, and we will have more than enough space to run and have adventures.
He has one more hitch on the Slope and then we are planning to leave. Come June, our truck will be packed and our 3 day journey will begin. Every day will be an adventure and I can imagine no better person and puppy to create those memories with.

Alaska is my home. It will always be my home. My heart grew here, found roots and solid ground to stand on. My friends and family are here and it is hard to leave. But the dreams of a colorful, warm, exciting future far out weight the fear of leaving behind my home.