Merry Christmas to you too! I'm glad that you have found your silver lining in the dark clouds. You sound more relaxed and ready to move. Go for it! I'm very happy that things have turned out well for you. God does work in mysterious ways.
Take care of yourself! Enjoy the holidays w/your children.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.