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Alaska Adventure Day 2

I began my morning with a walk to my favorite coffee shop, Jitters. Then I set out to see as many FSBO and open houses as I could. 17 down and still looking.
However, I was blessed with great views, plenty of sunshine, and good coffee. I had time to pray and converse with God and ask For His help and guidance. Then for dinner I had some fresh lettuce from my friend’s garden and enjoyed a creek view in the sunshine.




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  1. Welcome to Juneau! You are in the right place - we need you! I'll be praying for you 💕

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