Goodbyes

I really don't like to use the word "goodbye"; it just sounds so "final".  I always like to say, "until I see you again".  Cheesy, perhaps, but it seems to be less traumatic.  That being said, I'd like to say a heartfelt "thank you" to the staff at Denali Education Center.  I think we all feel like you are now part of the All Saints' family.  You could have not been more gracious and kind.  Sue, we felt like a ray of sunshine had entered the room when you walked in the door.  Dawn, thanks for the laughs!  You really need to take your show on the road.  Kate, thanks for working with us to make this such an amazing journey; let's pray that we get to do it again.  Betty, Romero, Caleb and the rest of the kitchen staff, you guys rock!  Camp food never tasted so good!  Thanks for spoiling us.  Nan, you taught us invaluable lessons about a place that we will never forget.  Your love of Alaska is contagious; I think we all have some of that love in our hearts now, thanks to you.  To all of the parents that trusted us to take care of their precious children, we appreciate your support .  This would have never happened if it weren't for you. To the ASES business office, thanks for EVERYTHING!  You guys are awesome!  To everyone else who had a part in this trip, thank you.  Your notes were read and shared and responses limited by the time that we had, just knowing that this was being read made us happy.  To our wonderful campers, we couldn't be more proud of you!!  You are amazing young men and women.  Let's hope that we get to do this again.  Chris, thanks for taking time out of your life to help make this trip even better.  We all enjoyed your wit and insight.  Take care of yourself and hopefully we'll see you at ASES in November.

Over and out Alaska...until we see you again!