Trepidation Prior Fresh Start
Letting go of fantasy, our youth move seeking safer options in life, earnings on merit not Cadre deployment, this last week has been one of turmoil. An emotional roller-coaster ride between new adventure or comfort within family realm, I could see it etched into his face, dread fighting an invisible monster knowing time has arrived.
Shadows of past comforts slowly ripped away, turning to face the East a huge step into the unknown. Never roamed far it is a massive step doing it alone. Frozen in memories watching sunsets, or Woody chasing Hadeda out the garden all familiar, with happy sad moments ticking off, almost time to fly.
Long Winding Road
Working together meeting the challenge, medical, police clearance, visa, banking, insurance, writing a will, buying ticket all documentation takes approximately six months on the last leg alone. Continued work commitments, daily sense of belonging enjoying meals together, guiding a family member in a framework of normality.
Exploring Options
Invitation from childhood friend to open his home made Mother feel more 'confident'. In time, making contact with family not seen since a little boy, this will open opportunities to learning more of this beautiful world from cousins living abroad, yes all born in South Africa.
Long term planning has been in the making, no one moves permanently without good reason. Not obtaining point structures within countries blows certain visa out of the water to work, alternative option is being honest with both the visiting country and yourself, a fact finding holiday to witness opportunities first hand.
Opted for an extended vacation, purchase a return ticket, life might not work out the way you planned, not having a job offer extended to you or online interviews lined up, make yourself available in person. Nothing beats a face to face interview in any country.
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Take Off Winter Solstice
Eventually overwhelmed controlling emotions, brave face offering advice, now looking for a corner, somewhere to hide, curl up like a dog in the sun trying to absorb a feeling unbeknown to me, contaminated with Hives irony, itchy and scratchy, now is me time to recover!
Having Hive with many very good friendships made over the years where I can express these roller-coaster feelings, knowing many are experiencing similar. Letting go, wishing our youth well, going with our blessings and a piece of your heart.
A world filled with trepidation prior to a possible fresh start, always remembering when you love enough you know when to let go. We all face times in life when we both excited and scared at the same moment in time, I too have itchy feet....
Hopefully now I will settle down to enjoy communicating more, commenting and enjoy getting back to daily routine having missed many days of late, thanks for reading and look forward to chatting more regularly.
All photography is my own using a Canon PowerShot SC730 HS, resized for easier loading, writing is my own.
Thought for Today: "Traveling is learning." - African Proverbs
