Iceblossom, I can only imagine the emotional and physical challenges you are about to endure. When I moved from California to Maine more than ten years ago, I boxed up things I felt I couldn’t part with and paid to transport more than 6,000 lbs of personal belongings (at $1.00/lb). As it turns out, a lot of what I thought I needed, stayed in boxes for several years and I finally did a big purge when I needed to clear the attic space over our two car garage so I could build a sewing studio. 🤪 I could have probably saved myself a few dollars had I been able to make the separation of those items before I packed them up in California. All things scary, I wish you all the best in your decision making and I’m sure once you head to Illinois, you and hubby will embrace the new adventure.