Difficult choices indeed my friend. A question which comes to my mind is, do the limitations and problems associated apply equally in the desirable parts of the planet or are there and likely to be better options elsewhere.
I am really sorry I did not take the plunge in 1984 when I felt inclined to leave for greener pastures since my children are all leaving now, when it is late for me, and we will be alone in a fairly low prospect location in terms of future political, economic and cultural stability.
You may well find your skills very much in demand down under, for example, and find to boot, that the nature of things there lends itself to keeping closer to your family.
A time for crucial decisions which will affect the rest of your lives.
You can rely on our prayers.
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