Montana Freedom

Last Sunday I started my new life outside of the nursing home, here in Missoula, Montana. It is truly an amazing feeling to be living in freedom and not in the confines of an institution. Missoula is a beautiful city and it's awesome to see the mountains everywhere you look.

This week has been busy with adjusting to a new routine, getting my new services set up, and a visit to Target and Albertsons. There have also been new people to meet and everybody has been great to me.

I am living with my friends Theresa and Dustin and their 5 adorable Pugs. Dustin has the same type of Muscular Dystrophy I have and he is also a vent user. Both Theresa and Dustin are very involved in disability advocacy and political issues here in Montana. I very much look forward to getting involved in these issues myself.

In the weeks and months to come you can look for frequent updates to my blog. I'll be posting about my Montana adventures and I will be sure to include many photos as well.

On a personal note, I must extend my thanks and gratitude for all the support that my family and friends have shown me in my battle to exit the nursing home. I miss all of you deeply and will stay in touch.

I will go for now but you can look for another update very soon. Take care.

Mark