We fly out to Sydney on Tuesday.

I must say that I have rearely felt this emotionally drained. Last day at work today was way harder than I thought. I dont often express emotions but I had a tear in the car home.

It was friends last week and that was really emotonal as well. Ive been really surprised at how kind and thoughtful so many people have been. Its really touching.

Mum and dad tomorrow and then we are off. I think Im going to be an emtional wreck by the time we get on the plane!

I'm just keeping sight of a couple of day on the beach when we get there and letting it all drain away.

Not really looking for any answers here but just wanted to express feelings

It is as you say, hugely draining. The goodbyes are terrible!
Best of luck getting through it, especially with your parents. Just keep sight of your goal...getting on the plane is a great relief!
Best wishes & Bon Voyage for Tuesday

It's a terribly hard thing to do (doesn't get any easier when you go back for visits either). Anyway I'm sure it will all be worth it. Good Luck

best of luck Big Man

Hey Bigman

Damn right its a rollercoaster.

Was hard saying goodbye to work mates and family. Really got to me when we had the kids in my fathers car ready to go to the hotel and I thought why am I upsetting my mother so much by doing this. Then I got in the car and said thats the hardest part over with saying goodbye to my mother.

Then when we got to the hotel I got caught off gaurd. My father who I have never ever seen showing emotion just grabbed my arm and ran out the door balling crying Dont think I will ever forget that feeling and still brings me to tears when I think about it Can still feel his hand on my arm.

But hey we do what we have to do and what we think is best for your own family and have to live with the down side of it.

Paddy