How to determine if this is right for us?

This is my biggest question at this point....is this direction reasonable? Are our expectations in line with reality? It is apparent that one cannot count on American amenities in Panama, and quite frankly that is part of the appeal. It seems a good exercise to list the 10 things I couldn't live without....off the top of my head, here's my list:

ability to do hobbies

Cigs

Pet food

Internet

food

clothes

access to medical needs

Computer

Camera

Entertainment

Scott just walked in and here is his lists

Pets

Fishing

Internet

Phone

computer

food

clothes

access to medical needs

Entertainment

Church