Last Day in Redfield

Today is officially my last full day in Redfield. I leave tomorrow (apparently very early) for MN and fly out on Friday. I don't know if this is too sappy for a blog, but I've started thinking about how much I'll really miss Redfield and SD when I'm in the "Great North" that is Alaska. I've been noticing the little things more and more like how the air smells here and the cornfields(even though they are dry!). Someone up above (I'm thinking Grandpa) has been making sure I've had a beautiful sunset the last few nights. Even the drive home from Aberdeen was so peaceful with a full moon (or nearly) that lit up all this beautiful South Dakota landscape. 

On another note, I have had the most wonderful greetings and well-wishes from everyone I cross paths with over the last couple weeks. I want to thank you all for the encouragement and hope to stay in touch either through this blog or email. Growing up in a small town has been one of the biggest blessings in my life.  Mom, Maggie and I will be making one last trip to Simply Charming this afternoon to get my fix before I leave also! :) 

One last tidbit to share in this post. I am ALMOST done packing!! We are still not quite sure if I'm safe to take just 2 checked bags, but it is quite amazing to see how much can fit into a little space.  My poor parents have had to deal with an explosion in the living room, but I should be done with this before heading to Simply Charming!

I am not really sure how many people in Redfield are following this, but I would like all of you to know (and everyone in general) that I am so thankful to have so many wonderful people that have helped to prepare me for this journey up north..so...THANK YOU! :)