What is wrong with me one minute I'm sooooo happy about going to Canada and the next I'm petrified I don't know wether i'm coming or going at the moment. With the move getting every closer it's all becoming real and our dream is just around the corner, we have been so lucky what with selling the house in record time, hubby getting his job offer within a week of the trip it all seems too good to be true, I know that there are lots of people out there would give their right arm to be in our position right now and I'm really grateful that we are about to get the chance of a life time! I worry about the children and wether we are going to ruin their lives by unsettling them, but on the other hand I know that this is going to be an amazing adventure if nothing else. We have been listening to people for weeks now since coming back saying how brave we are and how they wished they had had the balls to do it and that we are going to love every minute. Why do I keep getting these sudden feelings of impending doom, but yet in the next breath I'm so excited?? AAHHHH I'm sure now that I have got all that off my chest I will feel better again, I am so looking forward to our new adventure just wish I didn't keep getting these little scary thought popping into my head, it's funny because when Steve feels like this I'm the positive one then when I have got him round then it's my turn!!Thanks for listening everyone I feel better already!!
Bella
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I think it's quite natural to be nervous and excited at the same time. Enjoy the feeling, you are doing something other people haven't the nerve to do. I am sure the kids will love the change.

Good luck

I really do hope so, thanks for your words of encouragement it def helps
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Bella,

Change is hard ... bottom line, no matter if it's at home or in a new country. Just continue to think of coming to Canada as a big ole adventure and if you've tried it for a year or so and things really aren't working out then you can head back home. My parents moved here from Belfast when I was little just for a two year stint and here we still are! If you take the big picture just one week, one month at a time it's probably easier for you to digest. Your kids will be a hit at school because of their accent and I really wouldn't worry about them not settling in. Good luck!

Its only natural,that you will be feeling like this its all happened so fast

just focus on the four of you and the positive steps you are taking for the kids future's.

Whats the worst that can happen?
you come back wiser, more experienced and with a story to tell.

someone told me once "life's not a dress rehearsal"

Thanks flogger, I know all of what you are saying is right and 90% of the time I'm saying it too, but every now and then I have a flash of panic and I get all worried!! You guys had better hurry up and join us we are looking forward to a barbie on a lovely veranda sometime soon!! Any joy on the house front??
Bella
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None
going to change estate agents soon. our one has closed down his office in the village and doing nothing proactive for anyone.

Oh no that's a shame well best of luck we have got our fingers crossed for you guys you will get there really soon I'm sure
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Hi

Just wanted to say you are not alone, I have the wobbles at least once a week, but I know bottom of my heart that we need to at least try the opportunity we have been given.

Hang in there, I will be coming to you for encouragement when we get there, as you are going to be there long before us

Keep going,

Thanks Nikki!! I know it's only normal and I can't wait it will be great when we are all there together and enjoying what we are all dreaming of, really hoping things work out for you and you can sell your house asap!We have got urs fingers crossed for both of you.
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Thanks Claire

I'll have to call you some time!!
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You are quiet normal, we are at that stage now
Each day im different, what helps me is my close friends and the friends that i have made over there

i will miss my close friends in the uk, but know that i am doing the right thing for my kids, my mum is now my rock, a few months ago she wasnt and it hurt, but strange how things change when you tell them how you feel

Wobbles are good, you are normal.
Good luck on the other side, remember you can always return if it doesnt work out, but if we sit here and not live the dream we will think "what if"

"Better to give it your best shot"

Good luck

anytime,
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We're at about the same stage as you, and like you say, now that it has become 'real' we're panicking! We so desperately want to go, and are busily sorting through stuff to take, to leave, etc. I'm ready to hand in my notice at work on Monday and we're trying to sort a schedule out of visiting people as all my family are in Yorkshire. Every so often we both get that 'Sh!t, what have we done??' feeling and panic sets in, but then we're back to thinking that this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

I know where you're coming from