Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Moving to Australia

Dear Friends,

It would have nice to have been able to tell you personally about my plans but unfortunately time isn't on my side. After a deep assessment of my family's future, particularly of my two young children (one of whom has special needs), we have decided to relocate to Australia.
It was a difficult decision to make considering that our entire family has spent most of our lives in the Philippines and have no regrets for the wonderful years we have spent here.

The kids have reacted to this move with mixed feelings. Trianna, our 10 year old girl, is the most emotional. She will sorely miss her cousins, friends and even her closet door which is festooned with stickers full of sentimental attachments. She was somewhat comforted after Elena and I told her that the Philippines will continue to be our home but we have decided that there's no harm in creating a new home in Australia as well. Trianna is as smart as she is sentimental. We're confident she will be able to psyche herself up to the challenge.

Our 14 year old Kiko is raring to go. He feels Australia will be a new and exciting experience for him and he can always make new friends. Kiko is truly special. Although he struggles with algebra and math, he will always easily make friends. We hope Australia can give him the opportunities to achieve a comfortable level of independence when he grows up.

So I leave on February 12 for Sydney, and I will try to establish my new career somewhere in Australia. Hopefully, Elena and the kids will follow around April.

I will give you an update as soon as it is clearer exactly where I will be and what I will be doing... for now, keep in touch and wish us luck!


Regards,


David