[Frangyomory]

The decision is difficult when there are grandchildren close by. We have no children, thus no grandchildren. We always lived far away from our families. We sold our home in Virginia before we ever came to visit the Villages. We were living in our 30 ft RV and loving it. We got here and never left. No desire to travel anywhere else. Some family have come down to see us in the last few Winters. Most of my family is in New York, on Long Island. My brother was in Virginia but he passed away last March. Nieces and nephews come and visit.

I wouldn't want the financial obligations of two homes nor would I want to be packing up every six months or so and saying goodbye to friends and then getting acclimated to a new environment.

We find being full time is the best for us.

It is definitely a very personal decision and I hope you can both agree on your final decision.

As for downsizing, that was more difficult than I expected. We have finally finished giving away "stuff" but we still have some furniture that just isn't Florida type. Unfortunately, we bought some new furniture in the last two years before retirement and so we don't want to give it away or sell it.

Good luck!!