Nannykat, I do feel a lot of empathy for you. My emotions would be all over the place if my DD, SIL
& GC were to emigrate. I know I would try not to show it, but I’m not a very good actress! Whilst wishing them well, I would miss them terribly, but at the same time realise that I have to accept it (as I’m sure you will do). There’s nothing wrong in you having those strong feelings, you’re a mother and grandmother after all, but I know you wish them well and will trust that they will have a wonderful lifestyle in Oz. Your DS obviously has a strong desire to want to live there again, and is putting his previous bad experience to one side. My DD almost emigrated about 11 years ago after she fell in love with an Australian whilst travelling over there, but that relationship fell apart before she made any firm plans and she stayed here, met someone else, married and had my beautiful GC. I therefore understand just a little of what you’re going through. Very best wishes to you all. Plan a visit as soon as is practical and work on your DH to go along too! Sending love.