We are now settled in Port Alsworth and thoroughly enjoying its beauty. Jordan is working as a laborer for Goodwin Enterprises building The General, Port Alsworth's first store and inn. There will also be a cafe, which I have been hired to help manage once opened. Until then I have been dispatching with Lake and Peninsula Airlines. Jordan has also begun his guiding career (a dream come true). This fall he worked for my Uncle Jeremy at Lake Country Lodge guiding clients on moose and bear hunting trips. He will most likely continue to do so each Spring and Fall as needed. Once The General is open Peter Goodwin of Goodwin Enterprises will continue his Alaska Ventures business guiding "eco-tours" (camping, hiking, float trips, bear viewing, scenic glacier tours and more) in the summer months with Jordan as his field guide.
We have been living in our family's summer cabin, which my Grandad built himself in the 70's. My dad and cousin Robbie also moved out to Port Alsworth recently, so we have had the privelege of being housemates. The cabin was not originally built for winters, so the boys have been working hard together to make the cabin warm for me and for my mom when she moves out this spring after Jodi graduates. Jordan and I bought land here and are hoping to begin building our own cabin next summer :)
The move out to Port Alsworth has not been easy on our pets. We had to make the heart breaking decision to only move Sampson, our lab, out here since Kiska, our mutt, and Willow, our kitty, wouldn't be happy or well received as outdoor animals (neither played well with others). Since we are living with others and not in our own home, we decided that outdoor pets are best until we get our own place built. Sampson did wonderful with the transition and enjoyed his "backyard" immensely. Since swimming was his favorite activity he was in heaven having a lake for his playground. We also loved having him around for hikes and walks around the community. He immediately became everyone's favorite. However, due to unfortunate events he has gone to be with Jesus. We are crushed, but are thankful that he was taken swiftly without suffering. Our lives will never be the same.
We don't have much planned for the future except a vacation to Mexico over Christmas with my family. After guiding next fall we hope to find Jordan a winter job, but we'll leave that in God's hands. We hope to be in Port Alsworth for a few years or more, but I've found it hard to plan very far in advance with the way the Lord's frequently been moving us place to place since we've tied the knot.
We wish you all God's peace and joy this holiday season. I've always found Christmas to be a season of reflection on all Christ's work throughout the year. It is quite humbling and makes me so grateful for his patience. God is good and always faithful.
Our new mailing address: PO Box 206 Port Alsworth, AK 99653
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