Schalk, thanks for the encouragement boet.
You've hit the nail on the head with "...make sure you are within God's will and He will take care of you." I spoke with my mate in the US, and he's enjoying it, but does also miss his family & friends back in SA. I know the winter has not yet started in its entirety, but I do 'feel' it. Told my wife yesterday, I feel like a ping pong ball, with my mood bouncing up and down with the sun coming out and going away. Looking ahead, I only see dark dreary mouldy days and I honestly can't do it again. Either I leave on a plane or in a hearse..yes it's that bad from my point of view. The happy drugs only help that much.
At the moment, we are safe in NZ, but we're unhappy too. We've set things in motion to leave NZ fairly soon (weeks). We'll recce some other countries, including a trip to SA and make our final decision on where we're off to. Booked our holiday in the Kruger, first proper break since we've arrived and we're as keen as can be.
I've learnt a whole lot during my tenure on these shores, strengthening my marriage in the process. I've learnt what I can and cannot accept. I'm leaving the door to NZ open, with our indefinite visa's firmly in place
I understand how you and your Father in law's feels about the whole thing too (or think I understand). I never thought that being removed from my family will hit me this hard either. It breaks my heart to see my wife chin-up and carry on, having a cry every now and then too. My youngest one runs for the phone/pc when he hears skype or "ouma/oupa" on the line. We've sacrificed a lot to get here, but having that door open makes it worthwhile.
I agree, there's many things we'll miss about NZ, but it's not going anywhere and we can allways come back.
