How hard is this ?
Aug 15th 2004 | 7:52 pm
#16
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From: Ilukapool. WA
Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport.
As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful.
When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet.
We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday.
I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving
The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us.
Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport.
As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful.
When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet.
We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday.
I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving
The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us.
Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon.
It's definitely the toughest bit, when it all becomes very real, I'll never forget it, horrible. Good luck to you all, have a safe trip.
Aug 15th 2004 | 8:16 pm
#17
Joined: Aug 2003
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Re: How hard is this ?
aw....dont be too sad...its the start of an exciting adventure!!
lots of love and luck for your jouney this morning!!!
sue x
lots of love and luck for your jouney this morning!!!
sue x
Aug 15th 2004 | 9:33 pm
#18
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From: Coogee, Sydney
Re: How hard is this ?
Not looking forward to saying goodbye myself when the time comes 
Have a great trip and best wishes for your new life in Oz !
Have a great trip and best wishes for your new life in Oz !
Aug 15th 2004 | 11:01 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by lucyb
LOL!!!!! I cannot wait to see the back of my evil MIL!!!!!!!! All the best,
Lucy
xxx
Ahhhhhhh you have one of them too??? I also have an evil SIL to throw into the mix.....LOL
I just about fell off my chair yesterday as my MIL has always said she is too scared to fly, so here I thought once we got to Oz we would be safe.....but NO!! She said she might just find the courage to come and visit... :scared:
You cant even get away from them half way around the world.....
Aug 15th 2004 | 11:18 pm
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From: Frankston South, Victoria
Re: How hard is this ?
Paul & Ann-Marie
Well, that's me gone. I was ok until Poppy put in an appearance. That was so touching. Look forward to your new life not the life you've left behind. People and places will always be here for you.
Let us all know how you're getting on, all the very best to you and your family.
D D
PS by the time you read this you'll be in Oz :scared:
Well, that's me gone. I was ok until Poppy put in an appearance. That was so touching. Look forward to your new life not the life you've left behind. People and places will always be here for you.
Let us all know how you're getting on, all the very best to you and your family.
D D
PS by the time you read this you'll be in Oz :scared:
Aug 15th 2004 | 11:27 pm
#21
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,010
Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Poppy55
Well I won't make it hard at the airport tomorrow son.
Good night and God Bless to all of you
Dad
XXX
Good night and God Bless to all of you
Dad
XXX
Well how did it go? I think me and everyone on the expats was thinking of you today. When i read your post last night i went to bed in floods of tears, it brought the reality of it all to me, and how hard it really will be.
Take care and be happy
D x
Aug 15th 2004 | 11:32 pm
#22
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,606
Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Hels
Ahhhhhhh you have one of them too??? I also have an evil SIL to throw into the mix.....LOL
I just about fell off my chair yesterday as my MIL has always said she is too scared to fly, so here I thought once we got to Oz we would be safe.....but NO!! She said she might just find the courage to come and visit... :scared:
You cant even get away from them half way around the world.....
I just about fell off my chair yesterday as my MIL has always said she is too scared to fly, so here I thought once we got to Oz we would be safe.....but NO!! She said she might just find the courage to come and visit... :scared:
You cant even get away from them half way around the world.....
I have the most evil SIL in the world, I believe she is Bin Ladens long lost love child. The thought of never having too see her po-faced mug again fills me with utter joy!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 15th 2004 | 11:39 pm
#23
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From: Perth WA
Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Springo
Good Luck to you all
The hardest bit is nearly over.
Julia
The hardest bit is nearly over.
Julia
Good luck with everything
Aug 16th 2004 | 4:56 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by DIMO8
Hi Poppy55
Well how did it go? I think me and everyone on the expats was thinking of you today. When i read your post last night i went to bed in floods of tears, it brought the reality of it all to me, and how hard it really will be.
Take care and be happy
D x
Well how did it go? I think me and everyone on the expats was thinking of you today. When i read your post last night i went to bed in floods of tears, it brought the reality of it all to me, and how hard it really will be.
Take care and be happy
D x
Thanks for your wellwishes and everyone else for theirs.
It was probably one of the worst experiences I've had to put up with for a long while. Paul was born in Oz - and it brought it home as to the brave faces that all our wellwishers showed when we went out there. Paul's look said ' let's just get on this plane ', Ann Marie and my GK's were all sobbing but it's a transient thing - everyone has their own way of dealing with it
and we'll all get over it in time (I've just been corrected - come to terms with it - you never get over it) - but it will become easier.
Take care
Poppy
Aug 16th 2004 | 5:11 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Poppy55
Hi D x
Thanks for your wellwishes and everyone else for theirs.
It was probably one of the worst experiences I've had to put up with for a long while. Paul was born in Oz - and it brought it home as to the brave faces that all our wellwishers showed when we went out there. Paul's look said ' let's just get on this plane ', Ann Marie and my GK's were all sobbing but it's a transient thing - everyone has their own way of dealing with it
and we'll all get over it in time (I've just been corrected - come to terms with it - you never get over it) - but it will become easier.
Take care
Poppy
Thanks for your wellwishes and everyone else for theirs.
It was probably one of the worst experiences I've had to put up with for a long while. Paul was born in Oz - and it brought it home as to the brave faces that all our wellwishers showed when we went out there. Paul's look said ' let's just get on this plane ', Ann Marie and my GK's were all sobbing but it's a transient thing - everyone has their own way of dealing with it
and we'll all get over it in time (I've just been corrected - come to terms with it - you never get over it) - but it will become easier.
Take care
Poppy
I am glad you replied i really have been thinking about it all day. This forum has really opened my eyes and i love to hear of peoples experiences. I hope my mum will ' come to terms with it' too when we eventually go ( hopefully 18months) Have you any other GK in England to occupy you?
Take care and be happy
D
PS When is your first visit?
Aug 16th 2004 | 5:37 am
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by DIMO8
Hi Poppy
I am glad you replied i really have been thinking about it all day. This forum has really opened my eyes and i love to hear of peoples experiences. I hope my mum will ' come to terms with it' too when we eventually go ( hopefully 18months) Have you any other GK in England to occupy you?
Take care and be happy
D
PS When is your first visit?
I am glad you replied i really have been thinking about it all day. This forum has really opened my eyes and i love to hear of peoples experiences. I hope my mum will ' come to terms with it' too when we eventually go ( hopefully 18months) Have you any other GK in England to occupy you?
Take care and be happy
D
PS When is your first visit?
Aug 16th 2004 | 5:48 am
#27
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 537
From: Carramar Perth
Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by sue&bob
Hi,just wondered where in Berkshire you are from as we are from there too, now we are living in perth.
Good luck with everything
Good luck with everything
We are in Bracknell, hopefully Perth Jan 2005. Thanks for your Good Luck wishes.
Julia
Aug 16th 2004 | 6:54 am
#28
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,010
Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Poppy55
No D - no more - only got the one son but he made up for three
Would you not consider going to live there again?
I noticed that Paul and Ann marie where from the North West are you there too?
Take Care and Be happy
D
Aug 16th 2004 | 7:16 am
#29
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From: Eatons Hill, Brisbane
Re: How hard is this ?
Hope that i haven't missed you, just wanted to say all the very best to you all, hope that your journey is a safe one, see you there in a couple of weeks,
by the way, your post really made me sob, i've been trying to be so brave but as the weeks pass quicker and quicker i am beginning to realise how sad the last few days here will be,
All the best
Rach, Mark and Chanelle xxx
by the way, your post really made me sob, i've been trying to be so brave but as the weeks pass quicker and quicker i am beginning to realise how sad the last few days here will be,
All the best
Rach, Mark and Chanelle xxx
Aug 16th 2004 | 11:29 pm
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Re: How hard is this ?
Originally Posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
spent yesterday ( saturday ) saying goodbye to my nana, then visited my grandfather's grave and laid some flowers.Returned to lancaster and unlocked the mobiles, then proceded to whacky warehouse so the kids could have some fun with their mates.Then we topped it off with a final blowout in lancaster that night.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport.
As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful.
When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet.
We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday.
I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving
The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us.
Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon.
Today, we have said goodbye to my father-in-law, my mum, the brother-in-law etc. and tomorrow have to do it again at the airport.
As i type this message i am welling up, our daughter shannon is lay beside me on the bedroom floor sobbing.I don't believe there is a single thing you can do to prepare you for the emotions felt saying goodbye.It doesn't matter how many times you tell them and yourself " we'll see each other all the time over the internet, we'll probably chat more than we do now ", it still feels awful.
When people leave you can't talk, it's all hand signals and nods of the head, you daren't because you know full well that if you open your mouth then your voice will start to waiver and then all hell brakes loose, so instead of telling them what you had planned to tell them you keep things short and sweet.
We are staying at my sister in laws and we fly in the morning, due to arrive in brisbane 8.00pm tuesday.
I shall have to go now, people want to go to bed as they have to be up very early in the morning and do all the driving
The next time we log in will be in australia.Take care everyone and send some karma skywards tomorrow for us.
Paul, Ann-Marie, Callum & Shannon.
by the time that you read this you will be in sunny brisbane and hopefully not to sad !! Its horrible saying goodbye to everything and everyone familar but as everyone else has said just try to remember why you are doing it....
we have been here for 6 months now and wouldnt go back for anything !!! Yeah you will get days when you miss people but it soon disappears again,
Here's wishing you loads of happiness for your new lives....
Claire xx
PS Anyone else about to leave heres a tip.... leave all the relatives at home, do all your goodbyes the day before and get a cab to the airport!!! worked for us still stressfull but at least we didnt leave the uk looking at crying faces !!!!! and with a fistfull of kleenex !!!
