Homeward Bound!

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Darrell left for Australia, catching the 2.30am coach from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport. Monday was quite an emotional day for both of us, as we said our final farewells once again. Over the last few years, Darrell and I have spent more time apart than we ever have done, during our 23 year relationship. Circumstances are dictating our life at the moment and we just have to let events take there course!

After working all day, I was able to spend some time with Darrell before he left the UK, not as much as I would have liked, but work comes first. Cousin Emmy popped over with baby Thomas, to spend the morning with Darrell and our friend Nathan came over in the evening to say goodbye; people Darrell will miss tremendously!

It really has been a whirlwind of a month, our time together has gone way to quickly. It only seems like yesterday that Darrell arrived from Spain, but we have been able to spend some quality time together at least. Discussing the future, reliving old memories and reconnecting with friends and relatives alike, have all been on our rather packed agenda. Memories are important, especially now; until we know where our life is heading, it is crucial to keep the flames of family burning. Darrell has been able to see my Mother and Father at a particularly difficult time and has laid to rest the ghosts of the past. Cementing bonds with those close will be a major factor in deciding where both our futures lie!

I will endeavour to keep all the readers of 'Roaming Brit' updated on Darrell's progress, as he traverses the country of his birth, caring for his Mother, while she too faces punishing choices.  Both of us would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their support at this time and hope to thank each and everyone of you personally for your good wishes and words of comfort.