Catherine, I'm all for the scenic route, also. But those who know me know I usually avoid the highways unless I have no choice or they really are the best route to where I'm going (but often then go out of my way to avoid them!) If you have the time, enjoy the view along the way.
Kathleen, thoughts, hugs, love and prayers for you and Hildi. I'm also sorry that your daughter is no longer helping you because you aren't following the path she picked out for you. That's so hard, so all the same (thoughts, hugs, love and prayers) for you and her that the love and connection between you grows strong again and she learns to understand that it's really your decision to make.
Peaches sends a woof to Shadow.