[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Thank you for your honesty. I'm leaving an only child, now adult 35 and a grandchild. Many people ask me how I could leave my child and granchild and move to Florida. I'm stunned by their judgment. My husband and I want a life where we can be responsible kids again. Swim, bike, dance, play cards, sleep, golf and be with other baby boomers giggling hopefully for another couple of decades.

Even my adult child is miffed by my decision to move. But that's okay, I'm doing what I need to do, she and her husband will be fine, they are educated employed adults. Change is difficult, but being stagnant can be a burden too. I would be very sad if I had to stay in southern California just for my kid. I have never liked the dence population of my area, too much traffic, too expensive for retirement.

The bottom line: I love The Villages and I can hardly wait to get there. Plus it's none of my business what anyone thinks of my decisions. So there!

J - You'll probably find your daughter and family will enjoy coming to FL to visit you...........especially in the winter!!!

Bill