another newbie

debdogga · 08-05-2008, 11:39 PM

hi there, i am new to this site. I moved to Australia two years ago with my then 18 year old daughter. My hubby had to stay in Uk to sell our house.
This took longer than we had hoped. He eventually got here in November 07.
His father had been unwell before he left and was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
But there seemed to be hope, he had his chemo and was told they could now operate.
He told my hubby that he was to come to Aus and be with his family.
My husband reluctantly came, but after 3 weeks of being here, his father was told they had 'made a mistake' and there was nothing they could do for him.
We all went back in Feb 08 and his father passed away.
My hubby is still there supporting his mum for a while.
Despite all of the hurdles we have come across, i still feel that moving here was the best thing we could have done.My daughter has moved to Sydney with her boyfriend and is loving it.
I wake up every morning and smile at the lovely blue skies.
In my experience the people are very friendly and helpful.
The icing on the cake will be when my hubby gets back and we can eventually start our new life together....

sheena · 09-05-2008, 02:20 AM

hi ya and

you have had it really bad lately, makes all our problems about getting visas etc very silly, hope everything works out for you and that it is not to long before your hubby can get back to oz to be with you!!
good luck to you and your family, take care
sheena

debdogga · 09-05-2008, 02:30 AM

Thanks for that Sheena, how long have you been over here.

sheena · 09-05-2008, 02:33 AM

hi ya, we have only been here 7 weeks! only me hubby and 2 kids, dont know anybody here, no family etc!!! but im sure we will soon be making friends etc!
sheena

debdogga · 09-05-2008, 02:37 AM

its amazing how quickly the time passes. Im not totally alone here, cos hubby was staying with his mum. He paid for my mum to fly back to Oz with me. So that has been really nice.
We live in rural New South Wales (Griffith), i work in the local hospital.

debdogga · 09-05-2008, 02:38 AM

where are you from originally

nikci · 09-05-2008, 07:56 AM

Hi,

Wanted to welcome you to PIO and send you loads of positve thoughts. Hope it won't be too long before your OH returns.

All the best,
Nikci

jogrant3232 · 09-05-2008, 07:12 PM

keily · 09-05-2008, 07:17 PM

MRS KEILY

shellj · 09-05-2008, 07:26 PM

Hi there Deb, just like to wish you and your family all the very best,you've had a hard time of it of late.Good luck for you're new life downunder.