Tonight in Anchorage emotions are all over the place. A nasty mayoral election is on tap for tomorrow (we voted early!), the legislature is attempting to make some tough choices in the next couple weeks before session ends and the entire state is up in arms about the oil & gas tax issue, there are several issues on tomorrow's ballot which are potential life changers for many people, but the biggest issue tonight on everyone's mind is that Samantha Koenig, an 18 year old barrista who was kidnapped February 1, was found. We have all held out hope she would be found alive, but it appears she died shortly after she was kidnapped from her job. I can only imagine the nightmare her family has experienced since that night. My heart breaks for all of them, especially her father. I pray he is able to find some peace and comfort now that Samantha has been found.
As for us, Sam and I each enjoyed a good day. Sam found lots to do at the animal shelter and then watched Kentucky beat Kansas. He is one happy camper right now. Tomorrow is his support group and he is considering staying for the oncology rehab (physical therapy).
My most important task tomorrow is to make sure our Nenana tickets get to Carrs and put in the right box (as I was just informed, anyway!)
Ciao!
