There are lots of good reasons to consider a move. Your house does not need a lot of serious work, just a few cosmetic ‘tweaks’. You could certainly manage it if you thought that was for the best.

You can’t move far enough away that I won’t continue to torment you

We have had to make all the same decisions and had all the same challenges, bar one important one that you have, Ivy’s illness.

I’m sorry, I don’t agree with the comments regarding ‘If it is meant to be, it will happen’. I believe you have to make things happen, that waiting for someone to wave a magic wand.

If you truly believe that this is what is the right thing for you and your family, then move heaven and earth to do it.

It’s an important decision, one not to be taken lightly, but if you do nothing, you may well regret it.

Have you thought about renting out the property you already have to offset the existing mortgage, while purchasing closer to town? In the current climate, hanging on to your current property and buying something else is a good investment idea, if you can manage it. Both properties should escalate within a few years and you will be on easy street

Even harder is when you find more options and possibilities spilling out, falling outside the reach of your mind.

Perspective hurts my head.

Good luck Tiff.