writing while on the ocean

Posted on 30. Jul, 2008 by Scott D in In Alaska

There is a really REALLY weak signal to the internet on our ferry, so I am only able to post text.

We had a nice send-off from Sitka yesterday…  Madison got to go to one last playgroup with her friends and Shana’s work friends also showed up at the ferry terminal to say good bye.  After we had cast off, the sun came out again and then the captian said over the PA “Shana Donaldson…. Shana, Scott, Madison, and Max… you are requested on the portside boat deck for a final farewell..”

As we went to the boat deck, a helicopter HH-60 from work did a few fly-bys very close.  It made us choke up.

Today we are in Ketchican all day, so we will get a chance to get off the ship.

3 Responses to “writing while on the ocean”

  1. Aidan's Mom

    30. Jul, 2008

    :( We miss you already! Best wishes and good luck! We’ll see you in America!

  2. Grandma Donaldson

    30. Jul, 2008

    Reading about the “final farewell” got me choked up, too. I love that kind of stuff….
    See you soon!

  3. Grandma Beni

    31. Jul, 2008

    What a lovely send-off for you. I would have been in tears. Okay…I admit I cry a lot but that is really a sweet farewell. It sounds like you are having lots of fun on your trip back to the lower 48. We are so excited to have you coming home. Loves the pictures too! Maddie needs to stop growing so fast…what a big beautiful girl she is. And Mr. Max is too darn cute…what a great smile. Miss you all so much and so excited to have you back close to home soon.
    Love you all and hi to the other grandparents!
    Grandma B and Grandpa Chet xoxoxoxo

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