Dearest Tinuviel, I did send this to the e mail address above a couple of days ago, but incase it didn't arrive, I've reposted here...

Hi James, just wishing you Happiest Birthday Blessings from our family in England. That's a great photo by the way! My sons are aged 19 & 17 and they are both on EF, though they like Facebook!! I appreciate that when you are new to an area & have a birthday, that it can feel really tough as others haven't got to know you properly yet. We moved quite a few times when the boys were younger, & I distinctly remember that it was Always the birthdays that hit the hardest ~ until the next year, when they had made new friends & had a much better time. Perhaps next year you can have a party (though don't let your lovely mum know I suggested it ;-) I am thinking of you & hoping you will feel more settled soon ~ please know, that looking back on it now, both Tim & George (my boys) are very happy to have moved each time we did & made some wonderful friends because of all the new opportunities. In fact, when each of them reached the age of 16, they both opted to move themselves onto a college/high school further away from their school, as they no longer feared new beginnings, but welcomed different people into their lives, even if it meant the effort of making new friends again! It takes time, but it does happen, honest.

I hope you have an enchanted day *smile* Take care young man, & keep as positive as you can ~ All will be well...
*Waves from us all in the Cotswolds*

Thank you, sweet Be! James was surprised anyway! He probably does not dare answering it. B'day was not 2 bad after all.

i managed to gather 20 people, along with a few schoolfriends to come 2 our house for his birthday.

all went well, and he had a great time.

His Belgian friends texted him massively, so he felt happy enough!

..:: this lady was finally feeling better, as I felt it will probably be only a matter of time b4 I will feel fully home again::..

Thanks again.

**Tinuviël** is dancing here.