Leaving family behind...

What a great conversation Summer....

This was probrably the hardest part that we had when we moved. We had 2 beautiful grandchildren and one on the way last June.

We had my wifes children that we were leaving behind and my 2 children  so it was difficult, the children are all at an age where they have their own lives etc ... grown up

What we do is at least once a week we talk to them on Skype, with Video etc... its brilliant, I know your not there with them but it still makes it all worthwhile when you can see them.

Since we moved in June last year we have been blessed with another beautiful Granddaughter and have been back to the UK on 2 occassions.

Make a plan, tell them that you will be back at cetain times... trust me its hard to see everyone...

you are going to find it hard but if you have date that you are going to be going back then it makes it all the easier

Julian

Thank you for your response. You are right in saying having a date to go back makes it easier. We told my Grandmother today and although she was upset at the thought of not seeing us weekly she really understood where we were coming from. She could see we have given this a lot of thought and are moving for the right reasons. I said that we would make the effort to come back and visit, send her videos, photos, call and write. I know it won't be the same but I know she wants us to be happy and see us make it work.

We accepted an offer on our house yesterday and the entry date is March 23rd so here's hoping it all goes well and we can make the move on time. I know saying goodbye will be heartbreaking but I feel better about it now as I know she understands. I was almost in tears just telling her our plans, but I knew it had to be done.

It must have been so difficult for you as you had to leave behind more family members, but you have found a great way to keep in contact. I wonder if I can teach my grandmother how to skype

we heard our granddaughter actually cooing to her mum today the first proper sounds ..... Filled up a bit let me tell you

You are strong and its all about the move now... any help i can be just pm me

Julian and Tina

Is your grandmother able to travel.  If yes, there is no reason why she couldn´t also visit you here on a regular basis.  By the sound of the weather there at the moment, she may even welcome the break.

You could also look into getting a SIPGATE telephone sorted.  It will basically provide you with a UK number and if your Gran has inclusive calls she can speak to you everyday for free.

Skype again is brill, depending  how good she is with technology.

And never forget good old fashioned pigeon post.  We still all love nothing more than getting a letter in the post that isn´t a bill.  Try keeping a ´notable´diary.  Just jot things down that you would like to tell her about and then when you have time, write them up into a letter and send along with some pictures.x