We Moved Out

We moved out of our house last week and are now living on base in the TLF. Mario flew in for the week to help with the movers and to give our house back to the landlord. I was so glad to have him back. It was a stressful week. The movers left Friday at 5 and Mario turned the house over to Larry at 7 that evening and then flew back to Omaha with Buzz at 6:45 Saturday morning. I cried for Buzz. He was so scared to be in that kennel that he hasn't used in 7 years. Mario called to tell me that he thinks Buzz is going deaf. That would explain why he doesn't always bark at the doorbell anymore. He is getting so old. How depressing, he had been part of our family for almost 12 years.

We are enjoying TLF and not having to clean other than the dishes. What a nice break. My kids think I stay home all day and watch tv while they are at school. I wish. I still try to volunteer at school and help out friends.

We leave for our vacation to Utah in about 10 days. I'm really excited to finally leave Tucson and be reunited with Mario. I feel bad when people just assume I'm sad about leaving. I couldn't be more excited! But I don't want I offend them by telling them 3 years in the desert is long enough for me. I don't know how people can live here their whole lives. Do they not know that there is so much better out there? But then again, many people think Mario and I are crazy for wanting to retire in Florida. To each his own, I guess.