Hey everyone. Thank you all so much for your input... It really means a lot to me, to see people take the time to read my lengthy post and offer such valuable insight. Also hearing that you all have similar stories lets me know that I can have faith in this advice. Best to hear from caring people with experience.

I'm hoping she'll be able to be strong enough to come with me. She's never lived outside of NC. Hell, her time with my mother and I was the first place she's lived outside of the Edenton area. That being said, I do understand her skepticism.