South Carolina

I've been in Columbia the past 2 weeks and decided to stay a third week. I've been working a lot in the yard and getting some much needed shopping in. My dad started chemotherapy last week for his lung cancer and has to go now once a week. This is tough on my parents because the South Carolina Oncology Associates is on the other side of town and neither can drive there. My dad seems to be doing ok with the chemotherapy. They say he shouldn't lose his hair with the type and dosage he's taking (taxotere) and he seems to be doing ok with the other side affects.
I think I'm going to have to move back to Columbia, so that I can be nearby to help my parents when/if they need it. I'm a little sad at having to leave Los Angeles, but family and friends are the most important part of life. This doesn't mean I'll never go back to LA, but my parents need me right now. When I get back to LA, I have a lot to figure out.
On the bright side of things ...
Living in Columbia will allow me to have a normal size apartment once again. I'll probably be able to visit my friend Mary in DC and my friends in Atlanta since I'll now be within reasonable driving distance. And the constant yard work my parents have will definitely keep me in shape!
When I get back to LA, I'll get a clearer picture of how and when all of this will happen and I plan on working as much as possible over the next couple months.

Been trying to put my new dog training knowledge to good use while I'm here.
Zoey is full of energy and quite smart.
When/if I move to Columbia, I'm hoping I can do some agility course training with her.