Thursday, 15 January 2009
Sitting on the train
So here I am back on the commute slog, wondering if at -2 degrees this was a good move? It is strange to be home sick at home! The fact remains I am at home! Becca is taking her mum to see Dancing on Ice on Sunday, we are planing my mums 80th and Millie is doing well at school. I am where I know, with our family so I am home. I miss our NZ based friends but I am at home.
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Hi there Jonathan,
Sorry I'm new to this blogging game...just found your blog while looking at webpages on brits abroad stuff...
Interesting reading your story and I am curious about how you feel now making the huge decision to return to uk....are there any regrets?
We emigrated to NZ to devonport in 2000 so been here for almost 9 years, now moved to Waihi Beach. We love Devonport and it was a hard place to move from but being closer to our business became more important. Anyway we're still happy here (our 2 boys were born here) and we love the outdoor/safe environment they are growing up into now. BUT as time has gone by and probably since we had the kids, we feel a sense of guilt as well as need to return to UK permanently to care for our aging parents, as well as let them share in their grandchildren. Both sets of parents have made the trip several times and we;'ve been back too (and usually can't wait to get back!) but very soon at least one of them won't be able to make the journey (they are all in their mid-late 70's) I particularly feel that as a daughter it is my duty and honour to care for my mother as she has done always for me.
But at the same time there is alot about UK that we don't miss and are glad to be away from.
It is such a tough decision and time is now of the essence.
Would love to hear from someone who has perhaps been through the same thoughts...
REgards
Claire
Claire if you you email me I'd be happy to reply
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