up? . no. it opened up immediately. i couldn t imagine living on the street. reporter: soon rose was ready to move to be with her family, and they were ready to welcome her. leaving las vegas, she got a special airport escort. we walked her right down to the gate. she thanked us. she was very excited to see her family. i really enjoyed the plane ride. i had never been on an airplane before. reporter: what s been the most fun of your transition to life in louisiana? all right. good job! i get to have a family. that is the best part. god put them in her life just to take care of her. excuse me. i m tearing up a little bit. reporter: a family s fresh start thanks to to two police officers who never stopped caring. it s incredible. it makes you feel so like you accomplished something and you helped somebody out. reporter: stephanie elam, cnn, reporting from nevada and louisiana.