Going Home

"Home" has always been a difficult thing for me! I have moved so many times as a child and as an adult, that I couldn't even begin to count. When people ask me where I'm from I just say "Seattle" because that's just easier! Tom has always call Breckenridge his home and from time to time, I also call that home. But yesterday as we were ending our 7 hour trip back to West Salem, something clicked in my head to let me know, I was almost home. On I-90 just past Nodine (exit 266) there is the most breathtaking view. You're surrounded by bluffs but as you're going down into the valley, you are able to see the most beautiful sight of the Mississippi River! The River was of course frozen but still breathtaking. Just to add to it, the sun was setting. I wish I could have taken a picture but I was driving. I love when nature grabs my attention, it reminds me that God is the best artist ever!! As we get closer to La Cross, we are able to see more of the River and then I have to remind myself how lucky I am to be working for Fish & Wildlife, because what I do effect the River! As we cross the bridge in Wisconsin, I am over joyed with the fact that I'm almost there, I'm home! 10 minutes later, I really am home!!