Monday's Memory Mosaic ~The Alaskan Wall

 While in Alaska for the Iditarod last March, I spent an afternoon at G.B. Jones' Kennel on the Historic Iditarod Trail. 

As I walked the trail with my friends, I was overcome with emotion.
Of course, that was partly due to the fact that we spread the ashes of a long-time Iditarod supporter who had never visited the trail.
 (Shhh, don't tell anyone.)

My thoughts were also on the original serum run of 1925, and names like Seppala, Togo,  Kaasen, and Balto. For more years than I can remember, I had shared the story of the Iditarod Trail with my students and to be there on a beautiful, cold, winter's day was an amazing experience.

After the walk, I visited G.B.'s great pack of pups, and I had my first mushing experience!

This was a special day, which I will never forget.

I received an email this week informing me that my name has been added to the Alaskan Wall, located next to the trail.

Very special, indeed...