That's when we got a call from Harvey and Marge. Harvey had grown up going to Sun Valley with his family and he and Marge continued that when they married. But that particular winter, Harvey suggested we use the condo they usually rented as they would only be coming for a few weeks. It was the BEST vacation we ever had! A whole winter of daily skiing, yoga, walks to town, cross country skiing in the mountains... endless winter fun.
Sun Valley may be the land of the rich, but the welcome to all is warm and makes everyone feel at home. We had an amazing and unexpected winter. But that's life I think. We can't get so focused on only one plan. Had we not jumped at the invitation to switch gears and spend time in a place we had never been to, we never would have ended up living in Colorado for 20 years.
That winter shook our future direction. I again find myself in that position. I had thought after our move to Colorado that I would die here, loving the mountains, the friends, the roots we dug. But with Russ' death, my soul has been so sad for 2 years. Everywhere I look I see Russ. Tears continue to blur my vision multiple times a day. A meeting with my banker exploded my original thought of staying right here, nestled in my amazing house. But the ache in my heart is sensing transition. Compounding that is the deterioration of the medical system here in Durango, my age, the fact that Ron and Gail have a home in Tucson and that I can stay grounded in my sadness or move on, make a new life, move forward. I can't wait too long...moving is hard work.
I have an emotional attachment to Durango and my home. But I am a planner, a bit of a dreamer and so I have built a hearty folder with all things Tucson. I have made many phone calls, talked to several people who live there, gone to church via the internet, scoured activities, local resources, city government...and feel this is a good possibility. At the moment the pros outweigh the cons.
It is not a 'done deal', but I would say again, the pros far outweigh the cons. As I tell Dave, my banker, I don't want to be eating dog food when I'm 80. Honesty, along with my financials, my emotional balance (or unbalance at this point) needs to be a significant part of the equation.
I shall keep you posted...