My wife and son arrive tomorrow

[Steve.r]

All the planning, all the heartache, all the stress and finally tomorrow my beautiful wife and baby son will be with me again. They got their visas stamped in their passports yesterday and tomorrow they arrive at Pudong airport, Shanghai at 15.50 (07.50am UK time) where I will be waiting with the biggest smile ever on my face.


It has been the culmination of determination, luck and someone looking down at us that has led to this day. I specifically left the UK behind me to find a new life in Asia so I could be closer to my home and family in Phils. So far life here in China has been great, the place, the work and culture (plus the money) and now I have my apartment, a longer contract, I am settled and able to bring my family here to stay with me.

I have not kissed or held my wife for 6 months, I have not cuddled or played with my little son for 6 months, so tomorrow is going to be just so great for us. And what a brilliant birthday present too, on the 17th and 18th November respectively, it is my birthday my son Vincent's birthday (my wife missed the target date ) So all set for a wonderful time.

First things we will do after we get back to the apartment tomorrow is go directly shopping (ok, maybe not the very first thing ). It is pretty cold here right now and set to get colder still very soon. Charie has never experienced cold yet, so I am looking forward to seeing her shiver so off to buy some warm clothes for both her and Vincent. Then off to Carrefour and Ikea to stock up on some food and things for the apartment, ( I only have one cup and spoon and a kettle)

Anyway, I will take some photos and post as soon as I can, I just wanted to share my exciting news with you all.

[bhem_bhem]

that's good.. im happy for u steve..

[stevie c]

Brilliant news Steve like you say a long hard & emotional journey.., you are a true inspiration to all the other couples who cannot be together here in the uk because of some ridiculous immigration laws.... I congratulate you on your determination & perseverance. Well done Steve enjoy every minute of every day with your wonderfull wife & your gorgeous son

[grahamw48]

Fantastic Steve ....really happy for you and your loved ones.

I do totally understand how you feel and what you've been going through, as I did exactly the same thing when I was living and working in Hong Kong....only 5 months without seeing my wife and baby, but seemed like an eternity. (Also brought my 2 step-kids over to HK).

Don't forget the pictures of the happy re-union.

[imagine]

wonderful news,

[Steve.r]

Brilliant news Steve like you say a long hard & emotional journey.., you are a true inspiration to all the other couples who cannot be together here in the uk because of some ridiculous immigration laws.... I congratulate you on your determination & perseverance. Well done Steve enjoy every minute of every day with your wonderfull wife & your gorgeous son

Cheers Steve

Fantastic Steve ....really happy for you and your loved ones.

I do totally understand how you feel and what you've been going through, as I did exactly the same thing when I was living and working in Hong Kong....only 5 months without seeing my wife and baby, but seemed like an eternity. (Also brought my 2 step-kids over to HK).

Don't forget the pictures of the happy re-union.

Thanks Graham, I cant wait and yes, lots of photos soon

that's good.. im happy for u steve..

Thank you

[raynaputi]

Happy days for you Steve, and of course for Charie and Vincent too!!! So glad for you and your family How long will they stay there?

[Dedworth]

Well done Steve - a great deal of effort and determination is paying off

[tiger31]

well done i love to here good news

[Rhose]

so happy for you steve just admire for your determination and love, sacrificing and living in different country for the sake of your love ones.. incredible things to do.. Don't forget to take pics with your family...

[Michael Parnham]

Really pleased for you Steve, great stuff!

[Steve.r]

Happy days for you Steve, and of course for Charie and Vincent too!!! So glad for you and your family How long will they stay there?

Thanks for all your kind wishes, it means a lot to me. Rayna, this time she applied for a 90 day visa, but it can be extended, like my visa here too. I am not sure if she wants to be home for Christmas as they dont celebrate that here, but the good thing is that the more trips she makes here, the easier it will be for us to get a UK visit visa. Then we can all come back for a holiday and of course for my work and our family in Asia, have reason to return. It's already thursday here now... counting the hours

[melovesengland]

Happy for you Steve! Wishing you and your family all the best! It will be a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to you! YAY!

[Arthur Little]

Steve ... thank you so much for sharing this GREAT news ... THE BEST ever for you, Charie and Vincent.

Knowing how hard you work - and how much the Festive Period means to Filipinos - perhaps your employers will favourably consider granting you some well-deserved time off over Christmas ... in order that you can spend this magical season with your loved ones in the Philippines.

Congratulations on your extended contract and, not least, on finding a suitable apartment (which, I'm sure, will soon be fully equipped according to your needs).

Meanwhile, savour every moment of this precious reunion with your family. Plus, of course, the joyful Birthday celebrations. (your son's first!)

God Bless, my friend.

[bigmarco]

Brilliant to see your plan all coming together nicely Steve. All together in time for Christmas eh. I do love these Happy Ending stories

[alanmf1]

Great news Steve, Well done! i know you will be smiling.
A fabulous cosmopolitan city.
recommend M on the Bund for a romantic dinner!

[stevewool]

truly fantastic news, myself and emma are so pleased its all worked out so well in the end,

[andy222]

Great news steve I bet your over the moon.

[lastlid]

What's the flying time for your family, Steve? About 2.5 / 3 hours - rough guess? If so then it is very do-able.

[malchard888]

Best wishes to you and your family, finally together and what a wonderful pre christmas present for you all.

[joebloggs]

at last

[Rosie1958]

What fabulous news........ I am so happy for you all!

Also huge congratulations to you Steve, I realise it has been so hard being apart from your lovely family but now you can reap the reward of all the sacrifices you have made. Well done you!

[Rory]

Such great news and great to read, i had a big smile on my face after reading your post.

[sars_notd_virus]

Wooowww Lovely News ....Best wishes to you and your family Steve,..dont forget the picture!! picture!!

[acs]

wonderful news..Congratulations to you Steve.r and your family. Have a nice time.

[Steve.r]

Thank you everyone. They finally arrived and are home with me. We are complete again. She already is finding it cold, so tonight we go shopping for warm clothes, and maybe a haircut for my little boy. Photos to follow.

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[grahamw48]

Fantastic.

Lovely picture too. Enjoy !

[stevie c]

Fantastic news Steve good to hear that they have arrived... Looking forward to seeing the photos

[andy222]

Thats great steve enjoy mate.

[raynaputi]

Thank you everyone. They finally arrived and are home with me. We are complete again. She already is finding it cold, so tonight we go shopping for warm clothes, and maybe a haircut for my little boy. Photos to follow.

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Vincent's sooooooo cute! And he definitely needs a haircut to look more like a boy..hahaha