UPDATE January 03, 2019Well, my week long visit "back home" is officially coming to an end. I will be flying out late this afternoon and arriving back in Alaska tomorrow morning. It will be arduous and tiring flights because of 2 stops and plane changes... and questionable connections and the late hours.... but I very much need to get back to work to take care of many of my clients end-of calendar-year record keeping and reports.
My visit went fairly well, I gained acceptance from many, but unfortunately the most obstinate and stubborn resistance was from my Dad and a few extended family members. Many of my old friends seemed to warm up to me once I met with them and spent time with them.
This was an important trip for me. It has always been important to me to not burn any bridges, especially with family members... so I am very glad that I came.
Today before I started my trek "North to Alaska" I went out lunch with a group of younger gals, cousins and nieces that I got to know... most all of them were very accepting of me and welcomed me into their conversations.
They actually planned the event and specifically invited me along... they had all "heard" various things about me and wanted to find out more about this new person called Danielle ... *nice*
I will be writing more as time permits.
Thanks for reading and following. I always appreciate your support and comments.
Hugs,
Danielle