Big Deal

This really is a big deal to me. I realize it's right up there with the decision to end my marriage to Howard and move out on my ownl. That was scary and I was surrounded by friends nearby.. ...this time I am creating a new home and life for part of each year in an environment that I have only vacationed in.''

I am so glad that I booked for 3 months this year and not just because of the weather up north. That extra month has given me a sense of being a seasonal resident, not just on vacation. I know people think I am rationalizingwhen I say it is for my health, but I wish I could convey how much healthier I feel down here.

I have begun to build new friendships, mainly thru church, I will be only about 4 minutes from the Davis' although their schcdule requires a months advance booking!

I am establishing all the routine things that need to be in place for me to feel that this is also my home. I am very curious to see how i feel when i get back up north, I know that this is a big adjustment for Dotty but,, who knows. it could bring about a new pattern or friendships for her too.

In the spirit of my "wise old lady" self I am reserviing judgement on how thisi will all work; I just felt it was the right thing to do and the right time to do it,