This has been a busy week!  A good busy week!  We are picking up on some strong SIGNS that Estes Park is exactly where we need to be.  We love the good food on patios, the good people, the weather is beautiful and the scenery never gets old!  It feels like home and vacation all in the same place!
We met with our friend to finalize details of our SIGNAGE!  We can’t wait to transform our optical space and put our mark on eyecare in Estes Park.  It is amazing when people can read your mind and put your thoughts and ideas on paper before you even describe every detail.  We are so thankful to our supportive family and knowledgeable friends that are helping us make decisions and guiding us on this adventure!  We really could not make this happen without the contribution of our village. 
This past Wednesday was document SIGNING day!  This makes our ownership of Aspen Eyecare official!  We own it!  Yay!  It seems that we have worked so hard on the business and logistics of every detail and we are finally getting to the final stages and the fun details to make this dream come true.  Two weeks and counting until we get busy doing what we love most.  Simply.  Elevating.  Vision. – in Estes Park! 
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"Free Solo" is a term that I have borrowed from the recent documentary about Alex Honnold, a professional climber who scaled the vertical rock formation known as El Capitan without any ropes.  I feel that the term "Free Solo" fits my current situation so perfectly because I am becoming "Free" through the recent sale of my ownership in See Life(a three doctor practice in Greeley, CO)to pursue a "Solo" adventure.  All success and failures now fall on my shoulders, as I am leaving the safety net of so many amazing staff and patients to pursue an opportunity that will help me grow personally and professionally.  I have decided to "Free Solo", and while there are challenges to this form of practice, those challenges are greatly offset by the joy it brings  to be able to practice my profession to the fullest degree and give personalized care to help patients achieve wellness without the corporate pressures that arise at many larger offices.  

As for my new practice, it is located in the dream town of Estes Park, and it has a charming foundation that is already well established by the former owners.  My husband and I had an instant connection with them because they are also Iowa transplants, just like us!  Dr. Parker and myself even received our doctorate from the very same optometry school.  

During the entire month of July my husband and I will be dedicated to observation around the office and expanding our knowledge of eyecare more than we ever thought possible.  We are excited to carry on the tradition of this office and make our predecessors proud of our hard work.  We look forward to transforming this beautiful space into a location that is known for high quality eye care and the best place to receive guidance when it comes to your vision.  We hope you stop by and say "hello" and extend us some grace while we renovate and get settled in.  This is an exciting opportunity for us and I give full credit to all the patients, doctor mentors, friends, family and dear technicians that have allowed me the confidence to "Free Solo".  Cheers!