The goodbyes are very hard
Dec 16th 2004, 6:30 pm
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Originally Posted by PJK
We are setting off for Perth on the 5th January and we have started to say our goodbyes and my God it is hard.
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
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Dec 16th 2004, 8:22 pm
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
We are heading off to Perth July 2005, know how you feel, I am so worried about kids starting new schools in oz and am not looking forward to saying my goodbyes!
My mum and sister both live in oz now and said it was hard leaving at first bu they are happy and would never come back to uk to liven now.
My mum and sister both live in oz now and said it was hard leaving at first bu they are happy and would never come back to uk to liven now.
Dec 17th 2004, 8:27 am
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Originally Posted by PJK
We are setting off for Perth on the 5th January and we have started to say our goodbyes and my God it is hard.
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
and time i hope makes it feel better.we have been in sydney 4 months and this is our first christmas away from family,and friends. and we too are feeling very sentimental but for the uk.its funny you cant wait to get over to oz then next you cant stop thinking of home.
and when i go back for a holiday after chrissy i will i think be thinking of oz . funny world we live in
Dec 18th 2004, 6:53 am
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Originally Posted by PJK
We are setting off for Perth on the 5th January and we have started to say our goodbyes and my God it is hard.
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
We have just arrived in Melbourne, and have just been through what you are feeling, we made the mistake of having people come to the airport to say goodbye it was heartbreaking, but now we are here it has been worth it. We have phoned home a couple of times and that has helped, but once you are here you are caught up in the excitement of it all, of course there will be sad times, and we have had a few, but just remember what set you off on this journey in the first place.
Good luck to you and enjoy it.
Caz
Dec 18th 2004, 2:07 pm
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
We are leaving on the 8th Jan to Brisbane and are still in denial I think; but I am absolutely dreading the proper Goodbyes - everyone's posts here are nearly making me cry as it is! Good luck to you!
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Dec 18th 2004, 2:34 pm
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Thanks to all whom contributed to this thread I feel slightly better at knowing it is all a normal reaction because at one stage I thought I did not have the bottle to carry it through. It is the kids I feel for because they are walking around as if someone has died in their life.
Best of luck to everyone our time has come (well shippers on Monday and us 5th Jan). Incidentally we are with Thai from LHR via BKK to Perth on the 9.30 PM flight and arrive in Perth on the 7th to look for a rental property 10km north or south of the Swan river if possible
Happy Christmas to everyone
PJK
Best of luck to everyone our time has come (well shippers on Monday and us 5th Jan). Incidentally we are with Thai from LHR via BKK to Perth on the 9.30 PM flight and arrive in Perth on the 7th to look for a rental property 10km north or south of the Swan river if possible
Happy Christmas to everyone
PJK
Dec 18th 2004, 8:17 pm
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Good Luck PJR!
See you in Perth nxt year!
Chris
See you in Perth nxt year!
Chris
Originally Posted by PJK
Thanks to all whom contributed to this thread I feel slightly better at knowing it is all a normal reaction because at one stage I thought I did not have the bottle to carry it through. It is the kids I feel for because they are walking around as if someone has died in their life.
Best of luck to everyone our time has come (well shippers on Monday and us 5th Jan). Incidentally we are with Thai from LHR via BKK to Perth on the 9.30 PM flight and arrive in Perth on the 7th to look for a rental property 10km north or south of the Swan river if possible
Happy Christmas to everyone
PJK
Best of luck to everyone our time has come (well shippers on Monday and us 5th Jan). Incidentally we are with Thai from LHR via BKK to Perth on the 9.30 PM flight and arrive in Perth on the 7th to look for a rental property 10km north or south of the Swan river if possible
Happy Christmas to everyone
PJK
Dec 19th 2004, 2:33 am
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Originally Posted by PJK
We are setting off for Perth on the 5th January and we have started to say our goodbyes and my God it is hard.
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
However nothing prepared me for how sad I would feel at seeing the kids finish up at school yesterday. The cards, speeches, flowers, hugs and kisses, the tears even from young men usually frowning and getting angry on the Rugby field. Both my wife and I are heartbroken for our two elder daughters 12 & 14 so I can only imagine how bad they must feel.
If I had known how hard it was going to be it might have put a spanner in the works!
Am I normal or am I just being too sentimental
Would be great to hear of similar experiences just to make us feel better that we are not the only ones and that we are normal
Thanks in anticipation
PJK
hi PJK well im out to perth in feb but my other half is already out there now that good by was a heart rencher
we said our good bye's then when me and our son leaves we have to say our good bye's to freinds and family saying good bye to my dad i will find the worse but most my family already saving to come visit us as long as thay all dont invade at same time but i cant wait and nor can our 12 year old son to be reunited once more i wish you all the best and good luck willow
Dec 19th 2004, 10:01 am
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Re: The goodbyes are very hard
Oh no I feel for you so much. Me and my wife moved here a year ago and we have had some difficult times and some good.
There is no comfort here when you arrive in the heat and are greeted by the world's friendliest flies! And that's before you turn on the the TV or should I say 'turn on the adverts'!
But leaving, no that ain't easy. It is my mother's 77th birthday today and I am not there in the UK - it is difficult even after the first few days bexcause anniversaries come and go still back home.
Good luck! My heart goes with you...
There is no comfort here when you arrive in the heat and are greeted by the world's friendliest flies! And that's before you turn on the the TV or should I say 'turn on the adverts'!
But leaving, no that ain't easy. It is my mother's 77th birthday today and I am not there in the UK - it is difficult even after the first few days bexcause anniversaries come and go still back home.
Good luck! My heart goes with you...
