Hello to Everyone:
First, I'd like to say that I've been reading the various topics/messages and have really learned a lot and enjoyed them. The kindness and generosity of folks responding to the heartfelt cries/words of contributors really touches me and reaffirms my belief in people. I know in my own life the difference a kind word or smile makes.
I can identify with much of the feelings and questions asked and discussed here. As a person who moved to the UK from a small town in KY in 1999, I could have really used a site like this to ease the transition, but better late than never.
Am I settled in? Well, the answer is it doesn't feel like home, but I've made a home here. I'm trying-- [with a 10 year plan to return to my farm in KY.]
Issues that have arisen that haven't quite been worked through as yet are still niggling and any advice, or thoughts you have as a coping strategy or just plain ole common sense, would be appreciated. I'll discuss those items on the appropriate board.
So, there's a southern girl, living in Chafford Hundred, who can't find work in her chosen career/college degree, who has no friends, and feels pretty isolated at times. But, I get by though, and try not to feel too sorry for myself.
I am married to the sweetest man on the face of this earth, and I stay here solely because of him. He's the best and we have a good life here and I am very thankful for it. With all this, it seems churlish even to complain. I have been given so much.
I miss my 23 year old son, who is at University in the States more than I can say. We keep in touch by email and see each other as often as we can afford. I guess it is always the people you miss the most.
I left my dog with friends as I didn't want to put him through the quarrantine period. I get weekly updates and he's doing fine, but I do miss him.
Well, you know, thinking about all this is making me homesick. I think I'll leave it at that.
If I can help you in any way, you let me know. Just get in touch.
Good luck and God Bless you and yours.
Cris
