Christmas came and went. Presents in and out. Smiles and tears. Mostly tears.
December 23rd I lost another awesome uncle. My uncle Hank was a great man. A twinkle in his eye. A great big smile that never failed to put a smile on your face.
Although I am saddened his presence is missing. I am grateful for the time that I spent with him. I smile looking back on the time spent with Uncle Hank a few months ago. Although I saw him only at funerals, anniversaries, and weddings each moment I treasure.
Thank you Uncle Hank for making me laugh. Thanks for being awesome. Silly. Loving. And caring.
You will be missed greatly.
This has been a tough year for my families. I have lost another family member which leaves a wide open space of nothing. I look back and I smile for all the happy memories with my cousin, brother, friend Nick. Nick was one of a kind. He was quiet, caring, and loving. He had a heart of gold. He went above and beyond for family, friends, and strangers. I am going to miss his laughter. One of my favorite memories was when Nick snuck me, Tina, and Alan out of our fishcamp to go fishing at 2 am. We went to one of the abandoned barges, and jammed out to KYUK 640 am and fished till the wee hours of the morning. So carefree and awesome Nick was. I am going to miss you Nick.
Life is too short. Never miss a moment to tell loved ones you love them. Life is unpredicable. Live every moment to its full potential.
Welcome to the life of Sew Yupik 
You are awesome
You are awesome