Still not met granddaughter

You need to look after yourself, try to stay cheerful because one day you will see your grand daughter. Think about it the other way round - if she never got to meet you.

I'm very lucky, my paternal grandparents were around until I was in my twenties. I probably only saw them once or twice a year but occasionally I stayed with them and my GM took me to the South Ken museums, the ballet and Hampton Court etc etc. Those visits started an interest in subjects that I have had ever since.

When I saw 6we^ I mean DH and me - you are probably a lot younger!

I don't know where they are, Newatthis but, if Australia, I know they have shut the borders for at least a year .
I do feel for you.
Goodness knows when we'll be allowed there again - and we may be too old!

I am sorry, this is what it is.

Welbeck is on point, it sounds like you have a close relationship. I would count my blessings

i wouldn't be booking anything at the moment.
you might lose your money.
although it is hard, i think you have to make a decision to alter your expectations.
otherwise you will be living in misery, and wasting your life.

It is truly a dreadful situation for you and for so many. All I could suggest is that you actually book a flight for a year's time, with the ability to move it if necessary, so that you have something to work towards? I really feel for you.