Hello Jacqueline,
Your little girl sounds like a big blessing. I hope you have plenty of adult company too. I live quite a long way from you. It is lovely down here for raising children, not without its problems but still better than many places.
Lots of beaches, good Arts activities for children and adults, not too far to travel locally for most things. We are quite fortunate. My children are older now but they had the benefit of a good childhood without us having to spend a fortune.
I hope your Lupus is under good control. You do sound as if you are ready to move ahead with life. We shall look forward to hearing how you do this.
x Lola