Here's how I answered my own question back in Oct.

''It would be harder for him to come back because then it wouldn't be like coming home, but more like coming to "my" house. I don't want him to loose the feeling of security and family here''.

Any new thoughts out there? I'm not sure of my own words!

The past can't be ahead of you in the future.
You don't have to figure it all out, just pick a direction.
What's next...I don't know but I can't wait!