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Thursday, April 12, 2012

BACK IN EDMONDS WASHINGTON...

Edmonds Waterfront by Pfly
Well, I am back in Edmonds and as always, it is a tough adjustment.  This time more than ever, as I have come home and my mom's death is a reality.  She passed away unexpectedly December 29th.  On December 29th I found myself on an emergency flight home and she died two hours into my flight.  I returned to Willow on January 1st and fully immersed myself in training for Iditarod 2012.  I ran my Iditarod in memory of my mom, June Steves and she was with me every inch of the trail. 

When in Alaska, family is "out of sight" but not  "out of mind".  Coming home now, family is "in sight" and every time I see my dad I am reminded of her absence.  I am getting used to having breakfast with my dad and looking at him across the table at Claire's (their favorite breakfast spot) and my mom is not sitting there by his side.  Kind of hard.

I left Willow earlier than planned, as I found out that my brother was heading for Europe on the 8th.  I caught a flight on Friday evening the 6th and Rick and Trish hosted a potluck on Saturday to celebrate my homecoming and finish of Iditarod.  It was a wonderful evening with 33 friends gathered together to hear stories of the trail. 
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Dear Jan,

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are a courageous woman to still continue with the Iditarod while your heart was breaking. I hope you can find comfort in the arms of your family and friends as well as in the memories of your beloved mother.

    Julie Eppenberger

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  2. Mrs. EdwardsApril 15, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Jan,
    It was so exciting to see you last Tuesday at the Walnut St. Cafe! Thank you for sitting and talking to Kara and me - sharing your Iditarod adventures and more! We so look forward to having you visit St. Matthew and the kids will be in awe when I share the story of meeting you - serendipitously - at the coffee shop!

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    1. Jan StevesApril 17, 2012 at 10:08 PM

      I couldn't believe it...it is truly a small world. It was great meeting you.

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  3. Debi SchmidtApril 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Jan,
    Lean into the Comfort of the Holy Spirit who is the Comforter...see you soon...Debi

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