We settled down again, went to another school, made more new friends, and the war seemed miles away.

Dad whose business was in transport (mainly house removals) was able to visit us occasionally.

I remember having my 9th birthday there. I received a card from my Uncle Ted who said it was the last single digit birthday I would have.

Eventually it was decided that Mum had been away from home long enough, so she Rene and Georgie went back home. I don't remember the reason but I stayed on with another family where Mum had made friends. Perhaps I had settled at school and it was felt that I would be better staying put. I was quite happy with the arrangement.