tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post9158328688827179958..comments2024-03-27T15:26:08.875-07:00Comments on The Hawaii Plan: Decisions, decisions & the end of summerHawaii Plannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-14024307405432869662016-08-13T20:03:51.775-07:002016-08-13T20:03:51.775-07:00Totally correct. I'm hopeful that my health wi...Totally correct. I'm hopeful that my health will be greatly improved with a reduction in stress that will offset the lack of sunshineHawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-39071269214445022572016-08-13T08:51:24.699-07:002016-08-13T08:51:24.699-07:00None of these are easy choices. As for the kids, ...None of these are easy choices. As for the kids, they are at an age where they will probably do well no matter where they end up. If you wait too long that may not be the case. Your health is a big thing, but as I have a similar disease I understand the weather issue. When we moved from Alberta to Vancouver Island my health got so much better. We have wet winters and yet I still enjoy good health. Good luck with your choices, some times it is nice just to be able to think clearly for a few days.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-56190937498211600192016-08-13T07:48:31.944-07:002016-08-13T07:48:31.944-07:00Such a tough decision, but you are absolutely righ...Such a tough decision, but you are absolutely right. Both have some health advantages (here, the weather, Seattle, definitely more stress management & a more relaxed lifestyle plus more help from family, particularly now that my mom is retired.) <br /><br />The crazy part is, we can actually afford a pretty great lifestyle (vacations, our beach house, me getting to have a job with more flexibility, etc) if we move back. <br /><br />Painfully, you will probably have to read more about this, as I use the blog to work through all of my own thinking, pros & cons, etc. Thanks for your comments - it's so helpful to have someone else raising questions, clarifying, etc.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-82471517783924551122016-08-13T07:45:24.682-07:002016-08-13T07:45:24.682-07:00I keep telling myself that, but I do worry. Partic...I keep telling myself that, but I do worry. Particularly about my eldest, who has a bit harder time adapting to the new friend thing. My youngest will cry the first few days, and have 4 new friends by the end of the week. Different styles. <br /><br />But, you are absolutely correct. The decision needs to work for our family, and the kids will adapt to whatever happens. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-62522495234511692302016-08-13T02:47:09.517-07:002016-08-13T02:47:09.517-07:00No advice here but remember your health-mental and...No advice here but remember your health-mental and physical has to be a huge part of the decision. Your family needs you healthy before friends, vacations, and second homes.From what you said,that makes the decision more difficult.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-77029556027705371672016-08-12T16:45:59.004-07:002016-08-12T16:45:59.004-07:00Moving is a big decision, and hard with kids, but ...Moving is a big decision, and hard with kids, but . . . kids adapt better than you think. If the parents are positive, and stay positive the move will most likely be positive for the kids too. They pick up on our worries very quickly, so if we're unhappy or nervous about a move, they soon will be too. I guess I'm not saying not to worry about your kids, but IMO they will be adapt and be fine no matter what you decide to do. (I'm speaking from years of experience as a navy wife and mom whose son had attended 9 different schools by the time he graduated from high school. He did fine, and still stays in contact with friends he made everywhere we lived).Laurahttp://theoccasionalnomad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com