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GagaJo Wed 23-Dec-20 14:38:05

I was supposed to go back to the UK for Christmas, but all flights in from where I am have been cancelled. I am sad, but I'm an adult. I can understand. But my poor grandson. I lived with him and his mum, my daughter, until August last year when I moved overseas for work. He is only 2, but knows I was coming home. His mum has stopped mentioning my return recently, once it started to look as if it couldn't happen.

Today, he asked when I would come and thought he saw me outside and is asking for me. It's breaking my heart. I can cope with missing him and wait for a bit of delayed gratification. But the thought of that little boy missing me, kills me.

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PaperMonster Wed 23-Dec-20 14:58:52

Oh my, so sorry. Heartbreaking for both you and your grandson. Gentle hugs xxx

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dragonfly46 Wed 23-Dec-20 15:02:34

There are so many in the same position Gagajo. It is what it is unfortunately.

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GagaJo Wed 23-Dec-20 15:05:15

I just assumed that if it wasn't talked about, he would forget. I wish he would forget! Hopefully all the new toys will distract him.

I'm OK for me. I am choosing to stay overseas and finish my contract, which I know is my choice. Poor little boy though. He has been angry with me on Skype calls and doesn't understand.

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crazyH Wed 23-Dec-20 15:14:43

He’s only two - bless his little heart. I can assure you, all his new Xmas toys will distract him - I think Skype and FT are good inventions, but for little ones who don’t understand, it’s difficult . My little 2yearold grandson was watching a cartoon on TV and was trying to look behind the TV to see if Mickey was there ?

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