Guest rosiejulia Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 The Journey has finally come to an end.....16mths in Sydney and like many others I could have quite easily ran back to blighty very early on because I have never `gelled` with Oz .....I have just never `got it`! The challenge of staying the course has been huge and in every way imaginable we have been tested to the limits. Thank goodness I discovered this forum, it`s been a life saver....suddenly I knew there were others who felt the same...PHEW! There have been lots of `good times` but often (esp before PIO) these were overshadowed by that damn cloud of being trapped ....and so far away! IMHO there are many people in OZ who are `stuck` due to cost of reversing and upheaval of reversing their decision.....I am so glad we have had the strength and courage to return to our homeland and embrace all that it is .Its not going to be easy returning and settling with the children whilst OH completes his contract.....but hey! I survived this end. So all in all ....good and bad I am glad we saw the Journey through...(only returning earlier than OH as kids will start new school year sept) I do have some wonderful memories of OZ and I feel proud of ourselves that we have done something that many would find to huge to contemplate. I have grown so much as a person so much so that last week I hopped on the plane to Auckland and did the full on tourist thing for 4days ...ALONE! Wonderful experience! and interestingly I loved Newzealand!!!!! I am so grateful to the people on PIO who post and really make a difference to how people feel.....(Quoll, your the best!!!!) especially those who have gone home and continue to give us their feedback.....It so helps! Goodbye Australia....I am so glad I came and good luck to all those who are just embarking on their adventure.....our adventure has given us so much. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jewels1356 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 good luck with the next chapter in your life julie xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest proud2beaussie Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Good luck with your future,and congratulations on at least giving Australia a try,it's not for everyone but you gave it your best shot and should be proud of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Have a safe journey home, you gave it a try and at least you will never be wondering what if? I hope you all settle back in to your old routine easily. Big hugs Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aldo Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Good Luck with your return and at least you wont spend the rest of your life thinking ''what if?''. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 All the very best with the next step in your life adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I was going to say "sorry it didn't work out" ... but you're following your head and your heart ... so why should I be sorry ... instead i'll say congratulations on returning home and well done for having the courage to have a family adventure. All the best Ali x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aldo Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I was going to say "sorry it didn't work out" ... but you're following your head and your heart ... so why should I be sorry ... instead i'll say congratulations on returning home and well done for having the courage to have a family adventure. All the best Ali x Very philosophical... i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barab Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Great post, You have those memories for ever,no one can take that from you. you've experienced the good and the bad in a really beautiful country. Well done for having the courage to come back to the UK,it's not as easy as people think, but in my opinion your going to a much better place. Good luck for what the future brings. Regards Barab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austibeach Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 A good honest post of how things have gone for you. Australia wasn't for you, but you had the courage to give it a go, to see if it could offer you something different. You made your decision to return based on how you felt about your life there, and you have had the decency to avoid spoiling other people's dreams by dredging through the negatives and rubbishing Australia. I wish you and your family well on the next stage of your adventure, back in the U.K. where you will no doubt have a renewed enthusiasm for all it has to offer. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Well done and we admire you and your family for making the final decision. Lovely post and all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treesea Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 At least you tried it. It's good that you have followed your heart rather than focusing on the cost of it all. That's the thing with deciding whether to emigrate or not in the first place. I emigrated because my parents did, so it wasn't my decision. But having had the experience of living overseas has made me realise the things that I really like about living in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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