The Care Cottage

     When the Care Cottage was first built, it was to provide pregnant women from rural Alaskan villages a safe, relatively inexpensive (compared to the hospital) place to stay. It is now open for everyone, and since the first day here, I have met so many different people from all over Alaska.      Pregnant ladies, fishermen, travelers, displaced families and people have all come to stay at the Care Cottage since June 1st. I think the furthest anyone has traveled from would be Barrow (and like everyone else in Alaska, they all seem to know each other...it's a "my people likely know your people" thing). I think I am the only one who is living and working from the Care Cottage right now (other than the newly hired help). I find it is expensive to live here as opposed to the New Mexico cost of living, but it would probably cost just as much as a typical Anchorage apartment without all the other small conveniences (like a listening ear, an occasional courtesy carpool and the secure, safe feeling of clean towels and linens--yes, these are provided).
     There is really nothing to do at the Care Cottage for fun, unless you love TV, jigsaw puzzles, board games, and snacking...all the things you might do at your real home. I actually had a blast with the other women (all waiting for their due dates) assembling the jigsaw puzzles. The Disney princess puzzle started a series of group jigsawing that lasted weeks. We worked super-hard on it and even stayed up until three in the morning, so in the end we decided to preserve it to hang on the wall, but not before writing our names on the back!
     The Care Cottage has discounts for expectant moms, past customers (those who have become mothers while staying at the Cottage), and clergy. Some of your dollars can be donated to your church, and the rest of it goes to pay the Cottage's upkeep. If you want to feel safe and comfortable, it's the place to go. The atmosphere is always positive and welcoming. The owners are down-to-earth and care immensely about making your life easier.
     The prices have actually increased by at least a dollar, but no matter, it's a place to sleep soundly at night. Katrina Circle is a very quiet cul-de-sac. It was actually recommended to me by an Alaska Pacific University staff member who knew a student that stayed here long-term and enjoyed it. I am certainly enjoying myself and I would stay here again for sure if I came up to Anchorage a second time.

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