It took Carmen a while to adjust to the language and culture of the US, but while her husband worked with Idaho Power, she found jobs outside the home to ease her integration.  Now, Carmen considers herself remarkably well-adjusted, and has a wonderful family and social life to prove it.  She is constantly involving herself in the community, has learned how to drive, and is now a US citizen.

Even though there are few Basque activities in Bliss, Carmen and her family have always enjoyed attending the events in larger places like Gooding and Boise.  She helps out with her church and with her grandkids, and is so integrated in Idaho that she would not consider moving back to Euskadi.  Carmen spends her vacations either traveling back to her homeland, or relaxing in the family's second home in Mexico.