[David with a dream]

Hi, haven't been on line for quite some time as we have had a lot to deal with. Sadley during our long hot summer I became unwell which resulted in me being off work for about a month of which two weeks I was unable to get out of bed. Lesley was a real trooper sorting out the house and looking after the kids. As you may remember we did manage to sell our house but due to my health we had to pull out, it was all becoming to much.
Well this is where I cut to the chase, because of my health we have had to admit that despite the 'blue stickers' being in our passport we have had to put a hault to it all. I can't really talk about my health as it is a personal problem but I have been advised by my doctor that to take the massive step would not be a good idea.
When this news was sinking in it was very haed to take, all the planning all the hard work was going to come to nothing. Again Lesley was a real rock picking me up and doing just about every thing.
I am now on medication and feeling a lot better but I am going to be taking the medication for some time. I guess if you are unwell family and friends keep you going and more importantly are there for all of us.
It's funny how things in life change and I guess I will have to change and start looking for new goals in life (at the moment) although we do hope to head to NZ for a holiday next year.
The kids have move on and are now looking forward to the arrival of Otis, a six month old Patterdale Terrier we are collecting from the RSPCA tomorrow. Lesley is enjoying her new job and looking forward to seeing more of our close friends. And as for David with a dream well I still have my dream but at the moment I am taking a day at a time and enjoying being with people I love.
I will never say never but because of what has happened to us it's a time for family and just enjoying what we have.
The hottest summer since records began and I'm ill in bed - grrrrrreat. But I'm here and will live to fight another day, I may have lost one battle but am winning another and the war my friends will be ours for the taking (but it wont be over for Christmas).
To all of my friends I have met on the forum good luck to you all and if I have taken one thing out of the last few months it's be happy for to day and let tomorrow look after it's self.
I will be dropping in on the forum from time to time to see how you are all doing. So it's good bye for now from David with a dream............

[Angie and Mick]

Hi David with a dream

Sorry to hear about your health and that all your plans have had to end for now. As you said, a time to reflect and start believing in another dream and I am sure it will happen. I hope all goes well for the future. If we are in Scarborough area will try and get in touch.

All the best to you and your family.

Angie Mick and Anna

[Diny]

Sorry to hear your news David, like you say, live for today - the future will take care of itself. NZ will always be here.

Good luck and keep in touch.

Diny

[Kim39]

So sorry to read this on a gloomy TA morning(thick fog here), but you have the love of family and friends around you to help you forget the dream for the time being. After all its only a country and will always be here. So good luck for the coming months and beyond, and i hope your dream becomes a reality at a later date. Oh, and good luck with the mutt.


Kim

[jubjub]

Kim has a good point, New Zealand ain't going anywhere..... look after yourself, and keep dreaming if it makes you happy.

[kiwidebs]

Hi David

Take care of yourself, enjoy having family and friends around and enjoy your holiday here next year. As the others have said, NZ's not going anywhere, the move can happen later - or you can keep coming back for hols and have the best of both worlds.

Debs

[marcia]

David and Lesley

So very sorry to hear your plans have been put on the back burner for a while, we were only talking about you the other day, thinking you must be too busy to come on the forum, well you were obviously but not how we thought.

Hopethings look brighter soon and your health problems get sorted .

Loads of love and positive vibes

Marcia & Kev

Have pm'd you!

[Smiler]

David

I'm also sorry to hear your news and I hope that your health continues to improve.

I've always enjoyed your posts, you've been an inspiration for others on this journey, you've never given up and have kept on reaching for your dream.

I hope that life settles down for you now and that maybe sometime soon you'll have another dream that will become reality for you.

Please pop back into this madhouse and let us know how you get on from time to time.

All the best to you and your family.

D x x

[MB]

David, Lesley and family,

Just a couple of words, although I am sure you guys are busy preparing for the new doggie arrival!

I was disappointed for you on hearing your news, but good for you for being decisive and for turnng your attention to things closer home for now.

We send you our very best to you for your good health. And who knows? Maybe one day you will come to NZ, and this is all just a chapter in that story!

Whatever you do, have fun. It sounds like you are a lovely, strong family. :nice1 And with a terrier coming, you'll probably need to be! :laugh

[StevieD]

David, chin up, count your blessings and take care of your family. It must be difficult for you all so we send our best wishes to you all and wish you a speedy recovery.

Stevie, Jan and kids xx

[Anita & Marco]

Hi David,

I feel so sorry for you!! I have been reading a lot of your stories during the last year. But heya, your life is more important and you take it day by day now - All the best, but never forget to try to keep on dreaming!!!!

Cheers
Anita

[Singel]

I'm felt so sorry for you David.

As everyone said, keep the dream on, NZ will always be here.

At least, this forum will be here to hear you out ................. keep talking to us and keep your dream alive.

[Bruckner]

Keep on keepin' on David. Take care of yourself and good luck to you, your family and the new furry addition.

Emily

[Avalon]

David and Lesley-

I cant believe it! I really feel for you all and want you to know that im thinkig of you and hoping that things improve for your health.

Smiler is right - you have been inspiring in your determination and willingness to have another go at a new life - and I hope you continue to be - even if you arent coming out here anytime soon. You still have a lot to add to the forum, so I hope you pop in now and then.

And if you decide to take a trip over at anypoint - you know you are all welcome.

{{{HUGS}}}

Hxxx

[pinkpiggy]

Hi David, Lesley & family

I was stunned when I read your post and just want you to know I am thinking of you. I didn't come on to the forum for a couple of weeks as I had a small operation myself (but hasten to add nothing compared to your health problems). :cheers Here's to a speedy recovery. I'm sure this will be made easier by the fact that you have a wonderful supportive family who love you dearly.

Take care and hope to see you on the forum from time to time.

Paula
xxx

[Hannah]

Hi David & Lesley
Sorry to hear your news, but pleased that you are making the right decisions for your health at this time. Emigration is stressful at the best of times, and if you are poorly I imagine it would be hell.
I do believe that our decisions in life are usually the right ones, if only because they are often the only choices open to us at the time. You will weather this storm and hopefully other choices will become open to you later.
All the best, take care of yourself and family
Best wishes, hannah

[spudulike]

David, Lesley & Family,
So sorry to hear that the move can no longer happen for you but your health is far more important, particularly as such a move is so stressful even when in the best of health. You sound very positive about your future in the UK and don't seem to have let the change in your plans affect your state of mind. You really are an inspiration in the way you are so optimistic even when things are tough! :yes

And just think you get to have all the things we still long for, family, friends, historical buildings, shopping (ok, probably just a girl thing), gravy granules :p aahhh, the list is endless.......

All the very best to you all, I'm sure you'll be here again one day - even just for a holiday!

Louise

[Moorf]

Really sorry to hear your news, our thoughts are with you and your family and we hope your health improves soon. The main thing is that you ARE going to get better and where better to do that than with your family and friends in the UK. :yes

Who knows what the future brings... but all the best in whatever you find yourself doing :nice1

Moorf & Woz

[willsken]

Hi David

So sorry to hear that your plans have had to change. You are doing the right thing if your health is involved. Enjoy your friends and family and who knows what the future holds for you. :nice1

[sizzlingbadger]

David, really sorry to hear about your setback. Hope you get better soon, our thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.

Here's to you and your family carrying on the dream :cheers

[David with a dream]

A BIG thank you to all the kind words it was really up lifting, and Stevie D didn't even mention the 3 - 0 drubing we got by the blue noses :wah .
We have decided to go ahead with the house say as we feel it would be a good thing to move back to the village where we set off from on this epic journey. Also we did buy this place as an investment and as we have made a few $$ at least that is a big posative.
The wee terrier (Otis) arrived on Saturday moring and is already higher in the house pecking order than me (in a house of five I am now 5!). The kids love him and although I have only walked him twice it feels such a posative and up lifting feeling. The simple things in life are the best every thing else is just padding.
Once again thank's for all of your warm words it means such a lot. Like I said I will continue to drop in on the forum and look forward to hearing all your news from the land of no bisto gravey granules (had some tonight on my dinner aah bisto!).

You guys take care and be happy.......David

[Babette & Andy]

David, so sorry to hear your news, here's wishing you a speedy recovery, surrounded by the support and love of family and friends. Thank you for sharing your dream with us, have always enjoyed reading your postings. If you guys head out this way for a holiday, do let me know and we can arrange an AKL meet with lots of other forum members.

Best wishes
Babette

[Soon2baKiwi]

Hi David. Hope you're on your way to a good recovery. Life has a way of working itself out even if it's not what we expected. Best of luck to you and yours.

[Glo & Gil]

HI David

sorry to hear the bad news. wish you a prompt recovery. Will think of you in our prayers. take care


glo