In a message dated 4/7/2004 12:33:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Michelle writes:
> Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname..........not that I've been there yet > but I have seen photos. I have been informed this afternoon that we are to > be out of our unit by 26th April (cos' I'm flying to Melbourne on 27th, for > a month with the kids before going to Suriname!) so the next couple of weeks > is already starting to be hectic and I have spent the last half an hour > scanning passports, birth certificates, wedding certificate etc and have to > track down a "certificate of good conduct" from the police station of a > country (here) that I am not even a resident of...........not to mention > packing, cleaning things out and selling a car in a hurry/closing a bank > account/arranging tax papers and all the other garbage things that go along > with moving to another country in 3 weeks time! > > Michelle > an Aussie living in Richards Bay, South Africa but soon to be going to > Suriname Dear Michelle, This sounded so familiar. I moved from country to country in the '50's, '60's and '70's, sometimes making lace, sometimes making babies. I know it's a hectic time, made difficult by the demands made by various immigration authorities, but you will survive, and one day, be able to look back on the experience with pride. In spite of the current problems, you know you're lucky to have the opportunity. Learn all you can, take pictures, save ethnic bits and pieces and above all, and if you have children, try to make sure they are happy too. Elaine Merritt now at The Lace Museum 552 South Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 tel: (408) 730 4695 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
