finally made a decision

[snowball]

for over a month I've been struggling to come up with a means to tow the 5th wheel down to Quartzsite..and every idea, thought or plea has fallen
through....or would cost me way more than I can afford at this time..so decided that I may not like it but would need to stay in Utah for the winter.
so moving in with my dd and sending the trailer up north...ironic could find a way to go back but not forward...so it's going North going to be housed in
something warm for a few days so it can thaw out get dumped and winterized and then stored in a field for the winter...do I want to do this NO..but it's the best option next summer will be back in Idaho and on the lookout for a truck...one of the issues was the age of my tires and the person was saying that I would need a
emergency fund of a 1200 to cover the repairs if they blew so guess that is something else I need to look into.....then I got to thinking of the worst like I'd get down there and couldn't find a truck I could afford or perhaps not get financing for and then where would I be? so for that reason I decided to stay the winter here...then one of my dd said she is fighting depression again and sometimes that sends her into a hospital for weeks...so perhaps I need to stay up here...the up side is I've not been with my family for Christmas since 2007 and never spent a birthday with one of the granddaughters a Jan birthday...I will so miss the gtg I just cry about that if I could figure out a way to travel down for it I would and will but right now I don't know how it would be...don't have a credit card to rent a car
so that is my decision... right or wrong I'm packing up stuff
sheila

[BirdbyBird]

Most of us are old enough to understand detours are just detours. They make changes in our expected plans but can hold promise of wonderous things we haven't seen. I like your focus on time spent with family. Those memories are important, also. Stay warm and healthy and keep you heart and spirit strong. Folks won't take your tacos for granted this winter at Q. ((((hugs)))))

[MelissaD]

Sometimes a change of plans is not all bad.

.one of the issues was the age of my tires and the person was saying that I would need a
emergency fund of a 1200 to cover the repairs if they blew so guess that is something else I need to look into

Tires have about a 6 year life span depending upon the manufacture and some other factors. Tires tend to rot from the inside out so you don't really see it till its gone boom. This may help http://www.tiresafetygroup.com/tires-ex ... six-years/

[dpf]

Awww Sheila ((((Hugs)))) What a bummer. I know that you love your time at Q and will miss seeing everyone. But there is always a reason that things happen. Perhaps God is telling you that your daughter needs you with her this winter. Or maybe the reason is that by staying up North this winter you’re going to find the perfect affordable truck this spring. Those of us who live in the North know that you’re not going to get a decent price on a heavy duty pick-up this time of the year! Enjoy the holidays with your family.

[SoCalGalcas]

AWAAAAA... Sheila, understand your decision completely!!! These decisions are so difficult to make, aren't they. Then, they turn out for the best decision ever made!
I am still thinking about Q...I may not go as my knees are so sore I can hardly walk. Now the shoulder doctor wants to do a shoulder replacement! I may just stay here is SD, get these health issues taken care of, and hope to be able to travel in the spring.
Decisions, decisions, decisions.....lyn

[chalet05]

Sheila, down the road, I believe you'll have many good memories of this winter - you just can't see them yet. We will miss you so in Arizona. Make every day a good day and be sure to keep in touch with us! Hugs!!

[Pooker]

Oh, Sheila, I know how much you love Q, but everyone is right - your destiny this year is with family. I don't plan to try going this year either. Like Lyn and her knees, for me it's hips and back. No sense heading to Quartzsite if you can't walk around the sales! As Tina said, your tacos will probably be the topic of conversation for those who make it there. Hope you find that truck you need next spring.

Evie

[gingerK]

Sheila, this is just a speed bump in the road of life! Sounds like a good solid decision to stay there in Utah. Sounds like you might be very needed by your daughter. There will always be another way to visit with friends at Q. So enjoy having family this year for the holidays and birthdays.

[monik7]

You need to do what's best for you. Will miss you so much, just when I plan to be in AZ for Christmas and January. (((((HUGS)))))
Sandi

[Liz]

"All things work out for good..."(Romans 8:28) I have clung to that scripture many times in my life when MY plans turned out not to be HIS plans. You have already pointed out some very good reasons for staying, and the there is always that "upside." I think you have made a very wise decision. I will miss seeing you in Quartzite, but the upside is I can look forward to visiting you in Idaho again next summer. We have some more hikes to do, and perhaps kayaking?

[snowball]

look forward to it Liz
Dang Sandi would have enjoyed that but Kerry is there and is lonely
thanks for your cheering me on
oh I too think he was a bit overly concerned but will look into what to do
sheila

[carolb]

Oh Sheila, you will be missed by so many, & count me among them...yet, as many have said, time with family can be a blessing. Does sound like your daughter needs you. Have a wonderful winter, & I'll pray for a "truck" solution for you