niece and nephews
@amandathreatt (48)
United States
October 28, 2007 10:00pm CST
I just wanted to share a story with everyone. I have 2 nephews and one niece that I have always considered my children. They have lived with me off and on their whole lives. The oldest is 15 the others are 3&2. I love these kids so much. They live with my sister and my mom right now but I miss them so much. They are 2 hours from me and it breaks my heart. I was just thinking about them so I wanted everyone to know about them. I also have 2 other nephews and a niece that I miss dearly. One is 24 hours from me and the other two are two hours away as well but I havent had to raise them. I do miss them as much though. Has anyone here ever experienced the same.
2 responses
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
29 Oct 07
This happen to me 4 years ago when my sister and her family migrated to another country... my niece and nephew practically grew up with us since my sister would leave them to us when she goes to work... it was so devastating on my part when they left... my niece was only 3 then and my nephew 5 months old... they visited us three months ago after 4 years of being away...
@amandathreatt (48)
• United States
29 Oct 07
I am so sorry to hear that. I am glad that I am not the only one willing to take on such huge responsibility. I cried for a long time when my niece and nephew left this last time and if it ever happens again I am sure I will cry then. I miss them dearly but I talk to them daily so that helps. I hope you get to see your niece and nephew more often.
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
27 Feb 08
Hi there! I used to take care of my nephews and nieces when my husband and I were newly married, when we were still living with my in-laws. We moved here to the province three years ago and I miss them sometimes but not too much. Actually, I am now used to missing people like my father and relatives who are in Manila, where we used to live. I just think that sometimes, even if it will be painful to be away from them, we just have to let go, move on with our lives, not meaning that we'll forget about them but right now, I have my own family's welfare to think of. Maybe a visit once in a while will work, and constant communications. There's always phones, chats and e-mails.
