Dear Gigi,
I've only just found your thread and have read it right through.
From the beginning I was saying "Yes, do it, do it" and am so very glad to see that it is all happening for both Eric and you. A one hour drive at each end of your visits up to now must have been so tiring - and everything to be planned in advance.
With Eric only ten minutes away you will be able to pop in any time you feel like it and feel in much closer contact with him and with the staff.
Thank goodness for a helpful SW. I think they are like gold dust. I am so pleased for you that it is all working out.
Love, Nan XXX