Moving

[Bonnie and Kona]

We are planning to move from California to Hawaii in June. We were there for a two week vacation/business trip to determine if this would work out for us and the answer is decidedly, "Yes". 

My DD and I have chronic daily migraines. Hers are significantly worse than mine. For almost five years she has been unable to work or even live on her own due to daily excruciating pain. For some reason we both feel better in Hawaii. It just so happens that the company my DH works for has a Honolulu office and they have agreed to have him make the move. 

We lived in Hawaii in the 1980s when our kids were little and I loved it. My DH felt like the world was passing him by even though he loved the climate and activities. To which I asked, "And your point is???" 28 years later we are going back, and I am mostly thrilled. We have to leave our DS and his precious family behind. It will be extremely hard to do that. Those grandkids are a strong draw, but our suffering daughter needs a chance at a better quality of life. So now begins the work of getting our house ready to rent. Can you say P.U.R.G.E? Let the games begin. 

In the 80's dogs had to be quarantined for four months when moving to Hawaii. Mercifully, now that requirement is waived for dogs whose vaccines are up-to-date. I could not imagine putting my doodles in quarantine that long!

There is gonna be lots more of this:

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Hi Bonnie, make sure you get a really big house because Sophie, winston, kitty and I are coming too. I was in hawaii for a week a couple years ago and loved it! so jealous!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thank you so much for your kind responses! We are hoping and praying this will allow our DD a life after years of being a prisoner of pain. 

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

I hope this will be the answer for both you and Jennie!  I'll hate to see you leave the Bay area - no more Doodle Romps in Carmel for you - but will be so happy if you have healthier and happier days!! 

[Ginny Nightingale]

wow--what a story and what a move--I wish you all well and hope that the purging is not too painful..best of luck to both you and your daughter--I had migraines for years (hormone related and pretty much gone now..) but nothing like that in terms of frequency---I can't imagine it--good luck and so glad you will still be connected to us via DK!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm sure this must have been a very difficult decision for your family.  Bonnie, I'm hoping and praying that this will be an answer for you and your daughter.  I know how hard you've struggled.  It has always amazed me how present and supportive you have always been as DK friends were going through hard times when you had so much to deal with. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Bonnie, I hope that this move will bring health and happiness for you and your DD!  

[F, Calla & Luca]

How very exciting. I wish you al the best with the move. It will be a lot of work but good things take work often. I hope you and your DD thrive in Hawaii.

[Sheila & Finnley]

Bonnie, I am happy for you, and your DH. I hope it is a new and painfree start, and that she can start having the life she was meant to have. Keep us updated on the moving preparations. Glad that the dogs won't have to be quarantined.