Captain Roberto Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 ... A to do list that never ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 An amazing adventure that u should b very grateful for if u get the chance to experience it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j19jjr Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 being stuck in limbo while waiting for a COs ' decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 A new adventure to undertake with my family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1cha3la Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Our future :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 A roller coaster of emotions and a waiting game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Emigrating is ..... bitter sweet, leaving people behind, but exciting at starting a new life adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcozambini Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Surreal... Scary... Exciting all at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 An adventure which leads to a new life if you let it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 A huge learning curve, that seems to last forever. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beddy Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Leaving your native country and living permanently in a new country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Really difficult when you are not the one’s doing it. They are excited and looking ahead, you are despondent and looking back, remembering good times and trying to come to terms with the fact that the future will be emptier without them. They want to share their happiness every time another milestone in the emigration journey is ticked off, whereas you just see every milestone as another reason to feel ticked off. Emigration sucks when you share the ups and downs with little of the excitement, none of the anticipation and a heavy, heavy heart. BUT….if emigration means they are happy, gives them opportunities to grow as individuals and a family…. then you grit your teeth, paste a smile that probably slips now and again, and make sure the promise to visit them soon is not an empty promise. Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Really difficult when you are not the one’s doing it. They are excited and looking ahead, you are despondent and looking back, remembering good times and trying to come to terms with the fact that the future will be emptier without them. They want to share their happiness every time another milestone in the emigration journey is ticked off, whereas you just see every milestone as another reason to feel ticked off. Emigration sucks when you share the ups and downs with little of the excitement, none of the anticipation and a heavy, heavy heart. BUT….if emigration means they are happy, gives them opportunities to grow as individuals and a family…. then you grit your teeth, paste a smile that probably slips now and again, and make sure the promise to visit them soon is not an empty promise. Tx Ah man. We already feel pretty guilty as it is. [emoji47] We don't expect it'll be forever. But even 4 years is quite a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Ah man. We already feel pretty guilty as it is. [emoji47] We don't expect it'll be forever. But even 4 years is quite a long time Sorry Matt, just answered from my own experience and not to make anyone feel bad. It gets easier, time helps as does discovering you can still be part of each other’s lives, it just takes more effort. All the best with your own journey Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 No need to apologise! It's good to be aware how close family must be feeling. It would be poor form to unwittingly upset or annoy the ones we love the most by being insensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Really difficult when you are not the one’s doing it. They are excited and looking ahead, you are despondent and looking back, remembering good times and trying to come to terms with the fact that the future will be emptier without them. They want to share their happiness every time another milestone in the emigration journey is ticked off, whereas you just see every milestone as another reason to feel ticked off. Emigration sucks when you share the ups and downs with little of the excitement, none of the anticipation and a heavy, heavy heart. BUT….if emigration means they are happy, gives them opportunities to grow as individuals and a family…. then you grit your teeth, paste a smile that probably slips now and again, and make sure the promise to visit them soon is not an empty promise. Tx Brought a lump to my throat. I remember my Mum's big hug and the tears in her eyes when we said goodbye 34 years ago. Mind you she did enjoy her long holidays she spent with us as time went by. She died 19 years ago but I have lovely memories of her having a great time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Really difficult when you are not the one’s doing it. They are excited and looking ahead, you are despondent and looking back, remembering good times and trying to come to terms with the fact that the future will be emptier without them. They want to share their happiness every time another milestone in the emigration journey is ticked off, whereas you just see every milestone as another reason to feel ticked off. Emigration sucks when you share the ups and downs with little of the excitement, none of the anticipation and a heavy, heavy heart. BUT….if emigration means they are happy, gives them opportunities to grow as individuals and a family…. then you grit your teeth, paste a smile that probably slips now and again, and make sure the promise to visit them soon is not an empty promise. Tx Wow, that was very heart felt and beautiful x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 ...... the fear of the unknown. Exciting, terrifying, challenging, heart-breaking, joyful, all at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The easiest way to break up a family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouDYorkie Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 A gamble.... Whether planned to the nth degree or undertaken on a whim, there are so many variables, emotions and changes that we don't know how we will truly feel until we've done it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frano Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Something which is very much going to happen, its just a matter of waiting as Im over here and the better half is all the way over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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