I have been following a number of blogs of American expats living in Australia since we found out that we were moving. I did this so that I could get impressions, opinions and ideas, so I decided that I would create a blog for other expats considering a move to Australia and also for a way for our family and friends in the U.S. to see what were up to as we navigate our way through another country.
On one of these blogs that I have been reading (http://yellowbrickroad2oz.blogspot.com/) there a quote that I'm borrowing as it really summarizes how I am feeling right now. It goes something like this...
Someone once said that beginnings are scary, endings are always sad but it's what's in between that counts.
So as we say goodbye to our families and our beloved dogs (Missy & Izzy), pack up our stuff, have last minute dinners with our friends, stock up on the things we know we can't buy in Australia and move to a far, far away land we are scared and sad but we are also looking forward to what is to come.
As I write this I am overwhelmed with emotion not because I am extremely sad my best friend is moving thousands of miles away, but because I am so proud of her. I am proud for the life you have chosen, for your courage to be who you are without thoughts of what others think. I am proud to call you my friend, you have given me so much the last 12 years- advice-enocouragement- hugs. You have been with me for all of the milestones in life- when I survived cancer-the birth of Matthew- divorce and a new lease on life with a new marriage. Just as I have been with you through parallel lives. You have been my rock, my go to girl even if we dont talk for months there is a quiet understanding and thats what friendship is - the always knowing you can count on another. So as you begin this journey know that I am with you and always will be I am proud to call you my friend - forever and for always no matter what. I love you..... Sue
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