Sharon Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Saying the final goodbyes to family and special friends has got to be the worst thing to do. I feel totally drained and depressed tonight knowing I am leaving all these special people behind. Tomorrow we fly early so we are catching a shuttle to the airport. I hope not having friends present will be easier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keglin Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thoughts r with you, must be so difficult. We will be in the same boat in 2 months time.Hang in there.Keglin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcK Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Sha - much easier if family & friends are not at the airport. Less tears! Stay strong....think of what lies ahead in your new life! xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malans Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hey SharonMuch better if there's no-one at the airport. This is the tough part - saying goodbye. Try get some sleep and when you get on the plane in the morning, try remember what an adventure you're about to embark on. Once I got my kids on the plane, I suddenly felt relieved!You're almost there. Hang in there. It is worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Its difficult, but on the other hand its about dam time you got over here. Have a safe flight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 It can be tough, but...You'll be right, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion25 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Sharon,Trust you will have a great flight and time in Asia before hitting the soils of Oz, I do however agree with Cramer it is time you got here!!!But on a serious note, :hug: lots of hugs to you and your family, this is not an easy time, just a pity you are not coming to Canberra we would all give you BIG hugs.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbop Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Have a safe journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks everyone. T I feel like half the people I know are in Canberra! Chat to you all on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Its crazy-emotions leaving SA and arriving in Aus. From the low of saying goodbye, you are going to swing up to an amazing high of excitement and expectation as the plane takes off!Hope you have a good flight through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle101 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Good luck - have a great flight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclebabycaw Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Good luck and have a great flight. ((((HUGS)))) to you guys. We will be facing this is just over 5 months.Blessings to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deroche Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 That is one thing I am not looking forward to. As it is my mother is having a hard time getting use to the idea of us moving. She has already said she hopes things dont work out.I can't wait for us to get our visa but when we have to tell everyone. Mhmm, dont want to... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi SharonWe are right behind you (leave on the 28th)! Feel for you. I would rather say all the goodbyes at home rather than at the airport. Only immediate family at the airport....heart wrenching stuff! Hopefully all will run as smoothly in Oz as it did here. All the very best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 On the other hand, it does not feel so great at all when your family is not behind your decision to move and are in denial - resulting in a no show by family at the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcK Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 @cmh - I really hope family were not like that with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Well, an update. Friends did arrive at the airport, mostly the kids friends so it wasn't too bad. I would have hated my close friends and family to have come. I was emotional enough. It helped that our friends we always travel with, joined us for the trip. We are currently in Tokyo which is wonderful. We fly to Brisbane on 28th, when reality will hit!.Cmh, I really feel for you. Hope they will come around with time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candivw Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 That feeling the week you leave is the worst feeling ever!! I didn't know wether to feel, happy, sad, excited, scared??? Glad you are on your way Sharon and I'm sure you will settle in well, but for now enjoy your journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAD Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 With just abt 7 weeks to go before we fly, I am more busy than emotional. However I don't want to go to the airport alone without anyone seeing us off. I know it will be tearful and emotional but we will have no one on the other side to welcome us, so I figured it will be good to have all and sundry to see us off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candivw Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 We chose to have no one see us off at the airport, I was already crying the day before so it would have made it sooo much worse for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAZR Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Sorry I missed a lot on the forum the past few weeks so I dont know where you're off to but if you're on your way to Sydney we'll gladly be the welcoming comittee. I know its Difficult but I'm very glad we didnt have family at the airport. For me the flight was the start of the journey and I didnt want to start it off with a lot of crying and family standing at gate as we "leave them behind".Its a very personal decision so good luck! And let me know if you want us to meet you at airport. We'll only be a lighter shade of green so you'll see us a mile away and you wont feel completely lost A 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Yip, no one came to the airport for us. I know that we're currently on a 457 but our long term plan includes becoming citizens of Aus and if at all possible, not having to return to South Africa.I guess that even though I'm not really attached to the family that's staying behind (my in-laws) it's important to say goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwyn&Co Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 IMHO it's a very bad idea to have family at the airport. Not to mention the emotional aspect, putting everyone through the trauma, upsetting the kids with all the crying, it's also stressful as there is no space to stand around, there are millions of people climbing around you and your 14 suitcases & 20 family members...no way! Rather have a nice meal the day before and say your goodbyes at the front door, then do a jump out at the airport drive-through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deroche Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I hope my family comes to the airport.I know it will be difficult but it is something we have always done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Voogt Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Turning 30 this year, so I am planning to invite the entire family for a weekend get-together when we will sadly break the news of our plans.It will go something like this: "You are welcome to visit any time..."When we do make that one way trip, I do want my Mom and Dad there. If I could, I'd fit them in my suitcase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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