I am not really sure what a blog is but we thought we would start one to chronicle our year and all of its trials and tribulations. First of all, I know this sounds cliche but everyone we know has been so supportive and truly thrilled for our family adventure. We have had some wonderful going away parties and will really miss all our incredible family and friends here in T.O. (pictures will follow).
It has been a long journey getting here. We wouldn't be going if it wasn't for a few key individuals:
- our wise financial advisor, Sheelah McNeill from Investor's Group. She has been with us executing the "balls to the wall" financial plan for the last 3-4 years now and did very well to pull us out of the market in December/08.
- my generous and always supportive in-laws Jane and Peter Darling for continuing to support James' continuing education
- my parents/property managers - Suzanne Hughes & Tim Carter, Pat & Bill Davidson who will be ensuring our renters are happy in our house here in Toronto
- Paula Roberts, my boss at SickKids Foundation, who knew my plan for a few years now and still brought me into a new role and mentored me
- Alex Macinnis - my old friend who has been our link to Melbourne and checked out our rental for us
- Kelly & Mike Latimer - who found our renters, Lisa and Jeremy for us
- Daphne & Paul Webster - who hosted a fantastic farwell evening for us
- Sarah Eyton who organized a great girls farewell evening for Linton
- Joe Milstone - our incredible notary who was available at a moment notice to certify documents for us
- the Darlings and my dad and Suzanne who are helping us with storage of our personal belongings (and our CAR)
and the list goes on to include many administrators here and in Australia who have assisted us with our immigration, education and VISA paperwork.
The to-do list keeps getting shorter but it feels like a bit of a marathon. Only four more days of work for both James and I....It feels real now. The kids are figuring out which toys to take...More later.
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