I only have 5 more days left in Alaska!! I've just been hanging out...trying to finish all of my articles and possibly even make one more interview.

The Native funeral was very interesting and it was really neat to hear them sing in Yupik (Eskimo language). When we arrived, we went right down to the kitchen to help prepare the food for after the memorial service. No one was assigned to bring food or get things ready for afterwards, but it all worked out in the end. Native people live day to day and don't really think about the future. They fish when the salmon run and hunt when the caribou migrate. Mrs. Nancy has told me SO much about the Native people, but most recently she told me about the month that she cared for an Eskimo baby. It's hard to believe, but the mothers chew up the food for the baby and then feed it to them, so that is exactly what Mrs. Nancy did while she cared for the baby. Native people are gradually adjusting to the American lifestyle, but many of the changes are very difficult for them. We did a lot of painting and yard work on Friday...last time to use the electric push mower! The steps are up on the deck, so now they're just finishing up the hand rails. On Saturday I took Mr. Dave to the airport and he flew to Juneau for the weekend to preach. Then on Sunday we went to Immanuel Baptist Church and that was neat! There were tons of kids running all over the church and the worship was unique too. There was a man who played the harmonica, the pastor played the drums, and a couple played the guitar and ukulele! Last night we went to First Baptist Anchorage and saw the Continentals in concert. They presented the musical, Joseph, which was great! I'm working in the office today, finishing up my articles.