Jane, I understand

living with the fear that your DH's homesickness might get too much for him and he might end up wanting to move back to his homeland. I lived with that fear for many years and I have no answers for you. It took a lot of soul-searching, a lot of praying, and a lot of tears before my DH and I finally made the decision to move back to his homeland. And it was the best thing we ever did for our family. Our only regret is that my parents miss out on our children but the fact is that wherever we lived at least one set of grandparents would miss out. I can't offer you any advice. Just be honest when you talk about it and try and imagine how he must feel at times. I mean, how would you feel if it was reversed? And decide what really matters. Wouldn't you rather be with him in a strange place then in your own country without him?






Progress from June 2006 - July 2009

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp coconut oil (dissolved in 1 tsp boiling water before adding conditioner).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.

'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4

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