I come from a large family. I am married and have a son who is 27. I adore my lil Cocker Spaniel who, before the Corona Virus, was an emotional support dog with my in-office clients. She is still supportive and will say "hello" to you over Zoom.  I fell in love with our mountains in Southern Arizona from the first time I saw them at the age of 5. I am continually in awe at the mountainous view from Oro Valley Arizona. It holds fond memories, marking milestones throughout my life.

Over a three day time frame, I  have hiked from the Catalina State Park to the top of Mount Lemmon, an ascension of over 6500 feet. That hike is a good analogy of the journey that you are hopefully preparing to take.  It will hold challenges, and frustration, sometimes even fear (Like getting unexpected snow and sleeping under a freezing sky) yet unimaginable beauty and good surprises along the way.  As was mine, your sense of accomplishment will be immeasurable.  As long as you move toward your priority, reaching your goal, of a life worth living is attainable sooner rather than later.