Do you have a service coming in to do the carpet cleaning? If so, call them and see if you need to vacuum before they get there. The last time we had a professional cleaning done, we were told to not worry about the vacuuming, as their vacuum was stronger than anything we'd be able to get our hands on :-)

*hugs* change isn't always fun, even if it's necessary. And you WILL be getting Coleen back home, which will make you both happier in the long run!