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Every day is daughter's day
So, a short celebration
If you asked me today
'if you had the chance would you go back and change your life'
I'd have to say' NO'. I wouldn't have missed out on these two girls and their adorable children for anything the universe can offer.
Would I tell others to dare to do the same? I would say a big 'No!' to that. Stay at home, stay close to your folks, enjoy your culture, your roots, marry one of your own. It's not easy adapting to a foreign life, accepting a foreign culture.
I miss my downunder family even though they visit often. I hope they can continue to travel now as this world, and our lives, are being torn apart. And as we all grow older. Thank the powers that be for social media and Whatsapp but it's not the same as having them in the next town, state, even across the Tasman Sea, somewhere we can meet now and again for a flat white, a custard slice, reminisce about growing up and laugh together.
Thankfully my girls, my dear sons in law, grandchildren, are close by and I know I'm blessed. As I am with my foreign husband who supports and cares
Elli's bundle of joy
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Oh Linda. This post seems wistfully sad yet joyful at the same time. It is horrible what is being done to our world right now xx
ReplyDeleteDamn damn damn. Doesn't look like any of the family will be visiting this summer.
DeleteI miss em all. Still got those winter blues. Another huge storm due tomorrow
Very honest words there Linda. Distances aren't what they once were but they are still a long way. Rachel x
ReplyDeleteIt used to expensive late night phone calls and letters which took 2 weeks. Now at least we all feel closer and and all the families, nieces and nephews are in touch
DeleteYour girls look so like you. I know the feeling but am very pleased I came to New Zealand.
ReplyDeleteYou're in the same position, now living at the other end of the world. But in the best country 😊😊
DeleteOne of the greatest pleasures with my 3 children was when I discovered that they all have a great sense of humour!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that absolutely the best! The laughter in our family is endless. Doesn't matter if it's the family here or the family downunder. They've got a wonderful sense of humour
DeleteAs much as I loved Greece, Greeks and the life style, food, music, climate.... when it came down to a choice I had to admit I'm not Greek and nor is my partner. 30 years of UK was enough and with no children to anchor me the pull of home and family finally won. I'm living being home but am also aware that Mr B is no the uprooted partner distant from family and culture.
ReplyDeleteI've been here for 50 years and I'll always be an xeni. I don't even have to open my mouth for someone to know I'm a foreigner.
DeleteI never thought about relocating with the family. K would have hated it
.I've often asked myself what it's like for you to live in a place you chose but you'll always be someone who came from somewhere else. On the other hand, you've been blessed with a wonderful family and you live in a great place, the post is so honest and touching.
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for the family I'd would have left years ago. I think. NZ is a wonderful place to live
DeleteYou definitely have sounded a bit wistful lately…….pining for something yet perfectly happy where you are. You certainly had courage as a younger one to uproot and stay away.
ReplyDeleteOur move was much easier but I’m sad in a way our children didn’t have the other families to socialise with. Meeting as adults is different to continuing a friendship made from very young.
Yes, it was wonderful my girls could grow up with their greek cousins but they missed out on the rest of the family. There's a hole there. Thank goodness they do get on well when they're together
DeleteIt was a big step for you to take, but you've all stayed in touch with each other. My friend is married to a Greek who has made his home in England with her. I'm sure he, too, is sometimes homesick.
ReplyDeleteThe first years flew by and I didn't mind. Now on one hand I don't mind not going back and on the other Id like a reunion. Though that could take place anywhere
DeleteI definitely know all the changes you would of had to get used too.
ReplyDeleteLife is easier if you marry someone of your own kind. But how much has it enriched your life and that of your family. Even those who live far away get to visit whenever they can. I wonder if you weren’t there. Would they visit Greece and if so I’m sure it would only be once or twice In Their lives. You have enriched your whole family tree on both sides
You've lived all those sometimes incomprehensible restrictions and traditions. Now you have your own loving family close, the one you chose yourself. You know what it's like
DeleteYes, that second point is one I didn't dwell on but that's exactly spot on. My family love Poros more than I do 😁