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Sorry to hear your news.
Really hope it all works ok. Thinking of you. |
Sorry to hear about what you are going through.
We have decided to open a joint bank account with my mum and leave some of our money in it. That way if we need to fly out quickly or she needs to fly out to us asap then we can both get our hands on the money. Mandy |
Re: The dreaded phonecall
Originally posted by Prestons I don't really know what point I'm trying to make here - I love Australia and can't wait to get back there on Friday but I guess this is just one of the more difficult sides to emigrating. Dawn We've never met, never spoken.........regardless.......I just wanted to say my heart is with you and your family at this moment and I hope all goes well with your dad. I'm sure I also speak for your fellow friends on this forum. Keep your chin up girl......and let us know how your dad goes on. Phoenixuk2oz xx |
Re: The dreaded phonecall
Originally posted by Prestons I have not posted regularly of late due to pc probs but we're hoping to be back online asap. Just wanted to share our latest 'episode' with you. Last week I got the dreaded call that my Dad is very ill in the UK. We knew we would have to face this situation at some point, but honestly didn't expect it to be so soon (we only left the UK in December & everyone was in good health as far as we knew). Also, we were several days behind everyone else in finding out as no-one wanted to 'worry us'. Anyway, after monitoring the situation for a few days, I found out that he was in intensive care and decided to fly back on my own to see him. This was really hard, as I basically had to decide whether to visit now, or later for a possible funeral. This is a horrible decision to have to make to be honest but we have a life to lead in oz and you can't stay away indefinitely from jobs/family etc. The flight was awful as I didn't know what I would find when I landed but thankfully he is still with us but for how long I don't know. He doesn't even know I'm here. I really love our new life in Brisbane but at times like these you wonder whether you should have moved away and feel real guilt about not 'being there'. The cost is another factor in all this as I was charged $2900 for a same day flight. I would have paid anything just to be here so it's irrelevant really but worth bearing in mind. I don't really know what point I'm trying to make here - I love Australia and can't wait to get back there on Friday but I guess this is just one of the more difficult sides to emigrating. Dawn Sorry to hear about your Dad. :( :( I hope he recovers. Emma |
Hello Dawn,
It's not easy - It's happened to us 3 times. First time we were in Turkey and it took us 2 days to get back, then my parents retired to the Isle of Man That's not's far you might think, but just as impossible to get to when it's millennuim eve and you can't even phone the airlines. When we got the last call about my dad it was to late to see him but I did manage to speak to him on the phone. Someone held a moblile phone for him. It really meant a lot to me. I think the shock is the worst thing. I know it's a cliche but think of all the happy memories you share - that's what's really important. Thinking of you Lesley |
My thoughts and feelings are with you....and for your family
Cheers |
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