yes!

I can breathe; deeply and fully. The asthma is not gone, but is very well managed and I finally feel human again. This makes all the hardship of moving worth it. This was the hopeful goal.

The sun hangs like a jewel in my vision. The desert glimmers as this very sun dances on the sand. I never knew I could love the non-green environment so very much. I keep waiting for the longing for lush foliage and grasses to hit me, but so far this has not happened.

I do believe that Oregon and its weather fit my life perfectly for over 50 years, but then it slowly became less perfect this last four years. Now I am in a different stage of life, and the arid climate and slower pace suits me well.

I feel fortunate that we were able to make this change together.  John is so happy and busy; Truffle is flourishing. Our nightly walks in the moonlight are a highlight of the day, as we watch our little sweetheart run and sniff and be joyful in her new home. I love being able to get in the car and go wherever I want and not worry about getting soaked. My scooter and car lift have created so much independence, but I was constantly wet for nine months of the year in my beloved Oregon.

Oregon will always be my real home, but this is wonderful in a different way. Viva Las Vegas! There are so many new things to explore.