LynneW

OK, so I am new to this site but would be so interested to hear any thoughts on my dilemma. We have lived here in Oz (Brisbane for 13 years) and I have nothing negative to say at all, expect it's been hard at times to feel settled. We have two children, born here and are in junior school, age 7 years and 9 years. I was feeling OK here until I went home for a visit in 2012 and again in April this year. Just tried to push it all to the back of my mind when we came from from our 2012 visit, but all came back again when we came back from our visit this year. Feeling the real 'pull' of home. Saw how it was when my kids spent time with their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Felt we had missed out on lots of family occasions, eg christenings, special birthdays, Christmas, nieces and nephews growing up who are the same age as my kids. Had forgotten how beautiful parts of England were and the history it holds. My husband feels it but not as much as me. He has a good job and I am currently not working (made redundant a while ago) So - should we go back and let my kids grow up with more family around them (like my husband and I did when we were kids), spend quality time with the grandparents as after all we don't know how long they have left ( I'm wondering if our lives as a family unit will be enhanced by the love and support of our families back in England? Can we leave behind the glorious weather that gives us a more outdoor lifestyle here in Brisbane? Is this enough to keep us here and away from our families? I know there would be a lot of logistics to sort out, eg house, super funds bank accounts etc - but they are only logistics aren't they? So many thoughts going around in my head, I'm just hoping I'm not the only one out there having the same dilemma and they can give my their thoughts ) Look forward to hearing from anyone - thanks!