tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post1779733197635918002..comments2010-08-22T08:34:47.777-05:00Brit Gal Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-77618940390108322132010-08-22T08:34:47.777-05:002010-08-22T08:34:47.777-05:00Thanks for posting this! Me and my hubby met online so I know what you mean about what people say. We&#39;ve been married nearly 5 years and doing the long distance thing from me in the US and him in England was rough and definitely trying, but worth it in the end because I got to marry the love of my life. I forwarded him the link so he could read it, as I&#39;m sure he felt similar moving over here.Librarygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08686685994882482774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-57966217050088378442009-02-14T11:02:00.000-06:002009-02-14T11:02:00.000-06:00I enjoyed your interview with David and I had to come read this. I met my S.O. on through Match.com online and we have been together 5 years. I think having this happen makes one more open to making internet connections.Poutalicioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05661766173970296173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-54770066781242262822008-10-20T05:57:00.000-05:002008-10-20T05:57:00.000-05:00Sarah, I'm a little behind on my blog reading, and I've just gotten to this post today.<BR/><BR/>Wow. You've brought tears to my eyes. I understand completely. Other than the fact that I made the reverse move, the biggest difference between your move and mine is that we didn't get married for another 3 years after I moved. We were a bit more cautious!!!! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I KNOW what a big deal this is. One of my friends says that I "reinvented myself". You have as well.<BR/><BR/>And I think we're better women for it.<BR/><BR/>JanetJanethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16494516976868488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-55165171665456572062008-10-19T18:49:00.000-05:002008-10-19T18:49:00.000-05:00That had to be scary and I really am in awe of your willingness to start a new life. I'm full of admiration over the amount of courage that must've taken and kind of wish I had the same fortitude as you did. Thank you for sharing this with us and being so honest. I can't imagine how confusing this country and it's culture must be for outsiders.notevenatshirt vbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046548598204417810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-21830241636768213042008-10-19T02:19:00.000-05:002008-10-19T02:19:00.000-05:00I loved reading this, Sarah and admire you tremendously. Not many people would have the courage to do what you did. I'm so glad you've come and have found happiness with Hubster. He's one very lucky man!Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-58766059845760052952008-10-17T15:20:00.000-05:002008-10-17T15:20:00.000-05:00Wow - you took me back 18+ years. I remember being in Dallas and not having a CLUE. Worse, you had to drive everywhere and I kept getting lost. That was before GPS and I used to drive around for hours until I saw something I recognised.Expat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-52759732727459639562008-10-17T14:35:00.000-05:002008-10-17T14:35:00.000-05:00Congratulations on 3 years in your new home. I admire you for making such a major life change. I'm happy for you! <BR/>The song you asked about on my blog is Kenny G and Louis Armstrong. I found it on playlist under Kenny G.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00077587697557992493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-50506149947129756092008-10-17T10:51:00.000-05:002008-10-17T10:51:00.000-05:00Congratulations, Sarah! I loved your post, and the hubster's sweet comment - I can see why you came all this way! <BR/><BR/>Your posts give me courage and support; even though I'm not quite an expat...yet :) Seeing what you've gone through and knowing that as scary as it was, it was still the right choice. congrats on 3 years!!wanderingbtrflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01510003364407205171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-31828665445192642992008-10-17T07:45:00.000-05:002008-10-17T07:45:00.000-05:00how very lucky for you, the instant rapport and feeling of 'home' it took me 10 years to adjust to life here in the uk. good post.soulbrushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879115279499153124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-42876331210950640632008-10-17T03:00:00.000-05:002008-10-17T03:00:00.000-05:00Brit Gal,<BR/>Congratulations on 3 years in my home state! You are doing swimmingly and I suspect you’ll be saying “ya’ll” and speaking with an Okie twang in no time (if you’re not already). It was such a joy reading about your process of expatriation to America. I mentioned before to you that I grew up very nearby where you’re now living, but having lived in Europe for 8 ½ years (first in Paris for 5 and now Holland for 3 ½ ) I’ve went through many of those same sensations and discoveries. Last week my lovely husband came home and asked, “Do you have an interest in learning to speak German?” Apparently we’re transferring from Amsterdam to Berlin in January with this move comes not only a new language, but a new way of life and a new set of friends and discoveries to be made – just when I’ve finally gotten a handle on Dutch life! Reading your memories of your last three years in America reminded me the romantic notion of the move and as I looked over at my list of new verb conjugations to learn I smiled and said, "Ich bin ein Berliner!"<BR/>The Antiques DivaThe Antiques Diva™http://www.blogger.com/profile/08676716258714753895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-29542860329696227752008-10-17T00:58:00.000-05:002008-10-17T00:58:00.000-05:00Sarah, It is so wonderful to hear more about you, your experience and your life. It was emotional, thoughtful, touching and inspiring and I thank you for sharing!<BR/>Love hearing expat's stories... we all have such different ones, yet they are somehow tenderly the same.Kellihttp://blog.arendezvouswithstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-13192788470316420312008-10-16T19:53:00.000-05:002008-10-16T19:53:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed reading about your adventure and I admire you and your determination. And I have to say that I find your blog a lot of fun to read.Marehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392772375911488097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-35838965676947952322008-10-16T19:09:00.000-05:002008-10-16T19:09:00.000-05:00Happy 3rd anniversary Sarah!! Thank you for sharing that touching story with us. I'm glad you came to America and that I met you through cyberspace!!Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-48951274738413970762008-10-16T18:14:00.000-05:002008-10-16T18:14:00.000-05:00That was such a sweet post. Congratulations, my friend, on your third blissful year of marriage. And we're glad you're here.Snippety Gibbethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00271129879408530904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-16880047600966273322008-10-16T18:09:00.000-05:002008-10-16T18:09:00.000-05:00thank you so much for putting up with all of us after three years! :)Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968962281952069657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-6651591708476644342008-10-16T17:38:00.000-05:002008-10-16T17:38:00.000-05:00Thank you for this post. In a month I will be leaving the USA for the UK (all be it only 4 years and not for a lifetime) and this post was extremely helpful. Thank you!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973125452842612070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-87861632429400524092008-10-16T17:29:00.000-05:002008-10-16T17:29:00.000-05:00I've just been watching the evening news here in the UK and everything, globally, seems depressing, negative or full of strife. But then to read this blog of yours brought a shaft of sunlight into my heart and a smile to my face. Thank you!East Anglian Troyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-13298050570792196432008-10-16T17:22:00.000-05:002008-10-16T17:22:00.000-05:00Sarah, congratulations to you and your lucky hubby! I'm glad you made the trip, too :~)Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-63531839472071008942008-10-16T16:44:00.000-05:002008-10-16T16:44:00.000-05:00AWWW - he made me cry the bugger!Brit' Gal Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-76160970366232548032008-10-16T16:41:00.000-05:002008-10-16T16:41:00.000-05:00Thought I would add my 2 cents worth........thats 2 of the little copper coins Sweetie....haha. I am so happy Sarah was strong enough to make the move and to do it with such style and grace. I trully am blessed and I know I don't tell her often enough....so I LOVE YOU SARAH.Hubsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-24221693139646073692008-10-16T16:07:00.000-05:002008-10-16T16:07:00.000-05:00Girl, we're glad you're here! You've got too much life in you to be contained by such a small island anyway. You need those wide open spaces!!! Hi to hubster from us.pamokchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15357397551761295138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-83647417058885948882008-10-16T15:57:00.000-05:002008-10-16T15:57:00.000-05:00Great post! I think I might be terrified moving to a new country! I would be terrified moving to a new state! Congrats on being here for 3 years! woo hoo!gingela5http://www.mydogumentary.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-86800428273709548272008-10-16T15:56:00.000-05:002008-10-16T15:56:00.000-05:00Congratulations of your 3rd anniversary! I'm sure England misses you but the USA is overjoyed at your choice. (especially the hubster lol) I've always wanted to live in England for at least a year - just to see what it's like to be there all year round and not as a tourist.lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-53424610689869881122008-10-16T13:17:00.000-05:002008-10-16T13:17:00.000-05:00I'm so impressed with your moving to a foreign country and starting a new life! It's so incredibly brave. And we're glad to have you over here. :o) Great post!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on three years here!!Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176805307442675187.post-10727730529601091432008-10-16T12:32:00.000-05:002008-10-16T12:32:00.000-05:00Congratulations! I am truly very excited and happy for you. What a wonderful story!Bradhttp://www.bradneese.com/noreply@blogger.com