"Treat your family like friends, and your friends like family." ~old proverb

I've been enjoying the company of a special guest since Thursday:  Anna!  It's been fun to have her share in my life here in Atmautluak.

My students were very excited to have Anna visit... some of them remembered her from when I moved here and some didn't realize that she is my daughter.  Family is very important here, so they especially have valued her time here.

We've had fun together, enjoying each other's company as well as those of students and the staff that have welcomed me here.  We've shared meals, fellowship and stayed up way too late.

I am thankful to have a daughter that has grown up to be a friend.