YIPPEE

Well we have heard that our application for a US visa is now in process!  How exciting!  Presumably we will hear something more soon.  The information had come from Emma which is interesting.  Just think - we might be with them for Thanksgiving next year!

Home Start

Since retiring I have been a volunteer for Home Start.  I am giving up at Christmas because of our imminent emigration but thought I should let people know about how it works.  I support one family who have two children under 5 for 2 hours each week.  The only qualification you need to volunteer is that you have been a parent or step parent so go right ahead.....GIVE IT A GO.
The training is detailed and good.  The CRB checks are thorough. You have nothing to lose other than 2 hours a week!

Well, have now changed the dates that our furniture is being taken to the States.  Now going in March so we HAVE to sell our house by then come hell or high water.  If we were younger we could just wait a few years if necessary but we are really looking forward to being together and that needs to be sooner rather than later.

Forms

Well, Emma has sent off the first of the immigration sponsorship forms for us both.  They were NOT cheap, BUT they have got to their destination!!  Not really sure what happens next but I think we just wait to be contacted by the American Embassy.  I cannot express how excited I am!
Needless to say, we have not sold the house yet, but hey..........