[jo b]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update. We have one more day left in blighty with our nearest and dearest.
We had a lovely meal last night with all our family but to be honest I haven't stopped crying much since.

It is really hard to breakaway from family like this. My mum is heartbroke and my sister is unconsolable according to my mum.

I knew it would be hard but Diny told me you don't realise how hard it is until the time comes. I am dreading tomorrow. We leave at 4.30pm so family are coming to wave us of at the house at 4pm. I don't want them to go to the airport as my eyes are so puffy already that by the time I get to the airport they will think I am blind.

I have very mixed emotions, I know I am doing the right thing for my kids but somehow can't justify why I am taking them away from their Nanna & Grandad and Aunty and Uncle. My kids are very close to ALL of them.

Wish me luck guys for tomorrow.

Jo

[Cardy]

Hello Jo all our best wishes for your new life . We hope we wont be far behind you. Paul, Bev ,Kids :nice1

[kiwidollie]

Oh Jo I'm sure I'll be just the same when its our turn. I've got 4 sisters who I'm really close to - 4 best friends.

You'll get through it somehow - you are doing the right thing you know.

Lots of luck and hope you have an easy time of it once you get on that plane.

Lots of love

Alison x

[katandbob]

just a quick cheerio, Jo, Hope you have a good Journey!..... just think of the welcoming party waiting for you...off to take my Rach off to the maternity hospital.....6pm & counting for her to be induced!

Kat x

[Smiler]

Jo


(((((((((((((((Big Hugs))))))))))))))))))


I can't tell you that you will feel better as 3 months down the line I don't. There are just some days when it's bearable and others when I'm so floored by it, I can hardly stand.

I cried until somewhere over Canada, those horrid racking sobs. I didn't care about the stares and the stewardess's were fab.

Try and enjoy tomorrow, take some pics of the farewell committee, have lots of big hugs, say see you soon, not goodbye.

You are doing the right thing.

Deborah x x x

[dawn]

Oh wow! I guess this is a glimpse of what I have to look forward to, I'm emotional anyway, so I'd better warn my hubby!!

I'm so sorry you're upset and I really hope that it will be worth it for you when you arrive. You've got a new life ahead of you, it'll be really exciting.

The kids will be making new friends and discovering new places, your feet won't touch the ground and best of all, your family just gained a great new holiday home in a fantastic place!!!

Just remember why you're doing it. Your family have known for a long time that you planned on doing this, it shouldn't be a suprise, but I guess nothing prepares you for the reality.

Have a safe flight and enjoy your new life, I hear the weather in NZ is pretty fabulous right now :D

[zardell]

Hi Jo.

Well, what can I say.............?

Its not that I'm lost for words ( that'll come as no surprise!! ), its just that whatever anyone says or does it isn't going to make that awful sadness you are feeling go away.

Heres wishing you all a safe journey. We are thinking of you.

Good luck with tomorrow, Sweetheart.......you'll get through it. :yes

Loadsa love,

Julie n Steve (not Dave !!)

xx

[PaulandHelen]

Good luck Jo, Its going to be very difficult i'm sure but your doing the right thing!
Safe journey
P+H

[Miggy]

Best of luck Jo - we feel exactly the same, taking a 2yr old away from family and friends who love him dearly is a killer but you have to do what is right for you and yours...

All the best for the rollercoaster ride of your life - Im sure it will be worth it!

We decided to rent our house in Wigan and could be out their as soon as March - OMG!

Steve, Lynn & Jack

[kiwidebs]

Good luck for tomorrow Jo and family. Hope you have an uneventful journey. Look forward to 'hearing' from you all on the other side.

Debs

[StevieD]

Jo, Ian and kids - wishing you all the best for your journey tomorrow. There will inevitably be ups and downs, but you are strong, you will come through.
Just remember all of the advice you have been giving to us and others Jo, and apply it to yourself. You know deep down that you are doing the right thing, and there is always the option of coming back if things don't work out. AND - your family will travel out to see you which is a blessing isn't it?
See you soon mate, when our own personal journey takes it course.....

Lots of love and hugs for tomorrow

The "D" family!

[Carol]

Good luck Jo - it all sounds so familiar - even after all this time!

You will be fine once you get here andyou know someone has booked their flights to see you.
I promise!

Cant wait to see you again - desperate houswives? Ha more like the desperate daughters club!

See you on the 22nd?
((((((((((((((((((big hug)))))))))))))))))

Carol
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Marie P]

Oooo big hugs ....just do it ......I just said to all my friends and family this is going to be awful lets just do it ......so we hugged and cried and hugged and cried then left .

Thank god for web cams and phones .....we get to speak most days .

As Diny always says "There is a departure lounge too "

Get on that plane and we will see you at the other side .

Marie x

[Moorf]

Jo & Co

Not having rellies at the airport was the best thing we did, I just wouldn't have coped. Hope you have a smooth journey and all the very best in your new life, it's been a long time coming so go with the flow, have a ball and look ahead to when your rellies come and see what an amazing country you live in. :nice1

All best wishes

Moorf & Woz

[Pamela]

Oh Jo

Don't know what to say but goodluck on you journey and everyone is waiting at the other end, You go girl and start the new adventure which you have worked so hard for it will be worth while in the end.

Keep us all posted.

Pam x

[gil]

Dear Jo,
Wishing you lots of love and hugs for this afternoon. I hope your journey is smooth and hassle-free and all the very best for the other side! Even with all the emotion attached, this is what you set out towards all that time ago, so have a wonderful new life there.
Lots of love,
Gil

[Nienke]

Not much to add to what has been said already, also know how you feel as we're about to do the same.
Wish you strength for tomorrow and a safe flight and happy landing in New Zealand.
Good luck!

[Kim39]

Ay up lass. You know all is well, and you are doing the right thing. I can remember all the hassle yourself and all the NW crew and beyond have gone through to get where we are today. Its only a days flight away for you to return and for your folks and family to visit. I just wish my dad would just jump a plane and come and see what we have here, especially since the demise of my sister which now leaves him alone in the UK. I have to concur with what Steve had to sayJust remember all of the advice you have been giving to us and others Jo, and apply it to yourself.

Catch ya this side soon lass

[jo b]

Thanks for all you best wishes.

I still haven't stopped crying. Cried myself to sleep and woke up crying. This is so painful, in all my life I have never felt so sad. But I have to get through it.

Jo

[K&CS]

Jo, I really feel for you. I hope it isn't too bad - I'm sure I'll be feeling the same way when we go in 7 weeks. Try and enjoy the flight. Not much I can say, other than I'm thinking of you and really look forward to seeing your update when you get there.

Kate x

[Helen & John]

Big hugs to you all, hope you have a good safe journey, everything will work out for the best in the long run.

John Helen and the kids

[lindajax]

OH MY GOD !!! I bet your here now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
call me I'll pm the number honey!
Linda x

[Dazza]

Hi Jo & Family

You will all be missed and we wish you all the happiness over in NZ.
On a happier note, you have Maire meeting you at the airport. I'm sure she will cheer you up and you can share how you are feeling together.This will help I'm sure...

I have no idea how I am going to feel in early March.I know I don't want my family to come to the airport, as it is going to be so upsetting anyway.

I keeping thinking how my 2 year old will love it and what a great life we are all going to have. You will to, best of luck and keep smiling.

Take care Jo and hope to meet up with you and your family again, in NZ.

Big hug from me, Daz & Luke...

Wendy
xxx