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September Newsletter

31/8/2021

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Welcome to the September newsletter

Book news

My book is landing in bookshops in New Zealand which is very exciting. A big thank you to @nationwide.books for a job well done.
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Being a Distance Grandparent - a Book for ALL Generations will feature in the
FIGT Australia/New Zealand Affiliate
Monday 13 September
​Six Author Online Seminar
​The book topics are diverse.
90 minutes
All welcome - FREE
For authors' bios, time zone info and to register click here.
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I loved this book. It is full of practical, valuable information with so many real life stories. A must read for any families who are separated by distance. My grandsons are in the same city but I still gathered great advice and practical tips. The fabulous tips on international travelling at the end was a real bonus.
Highly recommended. Would make a great gift.
​Liz, Auckland, NZ.



Distance Families News

Every month I devour numerous articles regarding mobility, transnational families and all things globalisation. I select just the best for my social media feeds and load those with longevity onto the website's Resources page.
My top picks this month are:
How Living Abroad Helps You Develop a Clearer Sense of Self
The evolution of global mobility
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And I have written a couple of articles myself:
Distance Grandparenting and Ambiguous Loss
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Hats off to NZ Distance Grandparents - the Voice of Knowing

2021 TEMI Awards

Global mobility human resources players admit little thought is given to their employees' wellbeing as members of a Distance Family: a role that never leaves their being even with job and career changes. COVID-19 has seriously disrupted 'doing' Distance Families and this affects employees' wellbeing. The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMI) is Australasia’s foremost community based network of Global Workforce Management professionals solely focused on supporting individuals and organisations develop, grow and strengthen their cross border talent management capabilities globally. TEMI wishes to bring Distance Families into the arena and I am proud to report I have been nominated for their 2021 TEMI Awards. 


On the home front

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On the domestic/NZ front one case of the Delta virus infiltrated the community and immediately the whole country went into a 'hard and fast' lockdown, and we're still there. In fairness we have had life sort of as normal since February. This drastic move is paying off as current new infections are all close household contacts and not unexpected. The numbers are going down, but there's still a few weeks to go before we can come out of our bubble. My email IN box is filling with cancellation messages - shows, holidays, choir concerts, dinners with friends etc. I would describe life as pretty vanilla but at least we're safe and well. So back to Zoom 'Drinks n Nibbles' and walks within 2 kms.

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Back in March I submitted my Master's Distance Grandparenting thesis to the Expatriate Archive Centre based in the Netherlands, for a global competition recognising the importance of telling and recording expatriates' stories. I was pretty chuffed to wake up one morning to this news from Europe.
Take care and keep safe.
​Helen Ellis

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4 Comments
Joanne
9/9/2021 08:30:29 am

Thanks for the newsletter. I've only just joined the monthly mail out. Great to know someone is writing about this. I am a grandmother myself with a daughter and granddaughters living in Sweden permanently!! Yep, it's a long way away. And hard at times. I've yet to buy your book and hopefully find some gems that will help me when things get down.
And congratulations on your awards!
Joanne

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Helen
9/9/2021 11:30:59 am

Hi Joanne,
Thanks for your feedback. Yes it is tough being separated. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Grandparents who read my book find it very comforting to learn others' stories and ponderings. Hopefully, you'll feel the same.
Take care
Helen

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Lisa Enqvist link
16/9/2021 12:43:31 am

I grew up as a distance grandchild. (1946-1962). My mother's stories and her sharing of my grandparent's and aunt's letters built a strong bridge of love between them and me. Here is just one aspect. https://lisaenqvistroots.com/grandpa-verners-legacy/

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Helen
26/9/2021 11:44:51 am

Thanks for sharing

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