4 Weeks to go... Falling apart - anyone else going through this???

thistles and gum trees · 22-09-2007, 04:12 AM

Hi Guys,

We have been planning this for a long time and I know we are truly blessed to be on this life changing journey. Yes, you feel a BUT coming ........... I am an emotional puddle right now. Our "stuff" has gone and we are living in an empty shell of a house. Thats not bad however. Its the thought of leaving this wonderful country and these wonderful people (Cyprus - not UK). We didn't have a choice as its about work (however, if we had - we would have still probably made the decision to leave as I KNOW that Aus is the right choice for our family). Its just that I am so so sad about leaving and going so far away. There are so many people and places that I will miss. I wonder if anyone else is going through this? We leave here in 3 weeks and return to the UK for a week before flying out in just over 4!! Anyone else going around this time? Feeling a little blue??
For those of you who have been through this, did you get out of it soon? I know it will work out but is this feeling normal? I try and enjoy every moment I have left here but still feel sad about going - and we haven't even gone through the saying goodbye to parents thing yet!!!!!! Sorry for sounding like I'm moaning- I really am happy and grateful - just a little scared!! Thanks.

The Broughtons · 22-09-2007, 07:11 AM

Hey there,

What you are feeling seems perfectly normal to me. I felt like an emotional wreck when we moved out of our house. For the last few days it seemed like it was all I could do to try not to cry. Moving so far away from home and family is a huge thing and I think it would take a very stony person not to feel some sadness!

Hang in there - you're nearly here (would I be right in thinking you're heading Melbourne way?) and then the smiling really does begin again.

Take care

Felicity

calNgary · 22-09-2007, 09:50 AM

Id say what your feeling is pretty normal,,it was for me.I was so up and down the last few weeks and the final goodbyes were horrendous( even for big hard me) ,i turned my mobile off on the day we flew and didnt have airport goodbyes,i cried all the way to the airport and every song on the radio reminded me of someone or something,once in the air i started to get excited and felt much happier ,once here i knew we had done the right thing and havnt looked back.Dont be scared to be upset,Big Girls Do Cry!!!
big hugs and lots of luck
Cal x

ali · 22-09-2007, 09:58 AM

I think it's very normal to feel the way you do. Whilst I never had second thoughts I was an emotional wreck those last few weeks (I think I cried every day for the last 2 saying my goodbyes) - it's hard saying goodbye to the places and people that have come to mean so much to you - remember they will always be with you in your heart and make you smile when you need it the most.

Ali

thistles and gum trees · 22-09-2007, 05:41 PM

Hey girls - Thank you. I know the answers but its so nice to hear it from you - especially when you have just been through it. Its kind of a grieving process but I know I must go through it and I totally know its the right move - I just need to get through the next month and I'm sure all will be well. Still a bit worried about starting life somewhere new again in Aus but hey ho - here we go - 31 days till we fly!!!! Thanks so much again. Sarah x

MelW · 23-09-2007, 08:21 AM

I am so glad I found this thread, we are six weeks of going, and I too feel much the same, I feel so heavy hearted most of the time, and it feels like I eat, dring and sleep Oz, we have had to say our first goodbyes, and that was hard, and I think a start of things to come, like yourself we are extreemely grateful to be given this chance, just sometimes I panic and think are we strong enough. We have never visited Oz, and everyone keep saying how brave we are, I just don't feel it right now. I love this sight, as people are always there for reassurance that this is a normal, and all part of the journey.

Stuju · 23-09-2007, 09:02 AM

Leaving me family,friends & all that i have ever known all my life to fly to live 1,000s of miles on the other side of the world was the hardest thing i have ever done. The emotions (as we all deal with them in different ways) were a mix of happiness - sadness - guilt - fear - panic - you just have to take one day at a time and work through each of the emotions that smack you in the face. Its not an easy time for anyone you or your family friends etc but as crazy as it may seem im a great believer if fate and if its meant to be then all will work out fine.
wishing you lots of luck
gizmo x