Two of my parents embark on their own big adventure this week. Mum and David (my other Dad) are off to China for at least a year. How brave – a lot more challenging than England – especially when you already have such firm roots established in New Zealand! They are both teachers and are going to be teaching at an International School in mainland China – a 30 minute ferry ride from Hong Kong. The school they are going to is run by Americans, but caters to a diverse international community – the city in which they will be living is actually in one of China’s International Economic Trade Zones (or something like that!) so they will be meeting children from all around the world.
I just wanted to write a quick note to say that I think you both are very brave, and I know that you will have the most amazing experience – I think you will find out so much about yourselves as individuals, and such an experience can only strengthen your relationship even more.
I know it will be hard for you to leave all the family and your friends, but think about all the people you will meet, and you know that we are all just a phone call or email away (global communication, huh, who would have thought!?!)
Embrace the experience and take every opportunity that is offered to you. This is something that you guys have looked forward to for so long, and even though you may be feeling apprehensive and anxious at the moment, know that you are made to do this. You have the love and support of everyone at home and you deserve the chance to explore and discover a whole new corner of the world.
We will all miss you so much when you are away (I already do!) but just think how lucky the people in China are to have you for a short time (and it better be!). You both have so many qualities you don’t realise you have – you are interesting and interested – China’s lucky to have you.
Miriam Beard wrote “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” I know what an impact seeing new things has on both of you and I know that your time in China will influence you in all sorts of ways. So have a safe trip and enjoy every thing that comes your way.
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How cool to read this latest posting. Thanks bubba. I'm not feeling very intrepid at the moment though, but your words of encouragement certainly help. Love you. Mum
I'm sitting here at 2:58am. Plane flies in 10 hours and I don't feel excited - though I do feel quite relaxed and confident about what we're doing. I think part of that is the people we met in Seattle were good people and there will be many of us going through the same stuff together. Mum's asleep - will need to wake her soon as we are nowhere near completed on our packing. We've tsalked to and said goodbye to quite a few people - but none of it has been sad - everybody is positive. My main worry is for me bro' -getting well and keeping himself well and not being able to be here to support Rhonda and the kiddies. He'll be fine, but these are the important things family share - illnesses, special moments in lives. Well bubba we're both going to be sharing electronically from now on - somehow doing it from "home" is somehow different than when you are the person away. i think mum got the send-off she deserved - it is a big deal for her leaving the workplace, the students and especially the staff - and absolutely Janefrey - it will hit her hard at some stage I think??? Love you darling - great about a job. It takes a degree of concern off you and us.
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You are all so wonderful and able to reach for the things you want in life. Hana your writing is superb and it enables me to do lots of self reflection as well as enjoy your journey. Thank you.
Well, I wasn't sad until I left the airport saying my goodbyes, my comfort, my baby brother, my family anchor has flown away and there is a sense of loss an empty gap. I am trying to visualise them in a large, hot, busy, diffrent environment .. with NO SHOES!!!( they had to leave them behind , a whole bag full! due to the over weight issue).
Once I hear from them and see some photos I think I will settle. Take care and heaps hugs. Pat
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