I wish I was more close to my family.....
By trisha27
@trisha27 (3494)
United States
December 12, 2012 10:39pm CST
Although my family is so far apart, my mother is like 6 hours away and my brother is in another state. I wish that I'd keep more in contact with them. I think that is something that I am going to have to work on. Is keeping more in contact with my family and talking to them on the phone more. I just miss them more then ever. I know next year my mother is planning for me and my hubby and her to all go to my brother's house next year for Thanksgiving. I think that will be a great idea and will give me a perfect opportunity to visit somewhere different. My brother lives in Maryland. I think that I will make this my New Years Resolution to talk more to my family and be closer.
What about you are you close to your family and talk to them a lot.
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec 12
I would make that a new year's resolution. Family is so important and without them I think most people feel disjointed and off kilter. I would set aside time to call them weekly and tell them what you have mentioned here. If you wait too long you may be sorry. I only have three people left in my family. My daughter and grandson I live with and then there is my granddaughter. When my grandparents and my uncle were alive we had our holiday meals at my grandparent's and it was so nice having alot of people together for the holidays. I really miss it. I hope you get back involved with your family.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
15 Dec 12
I will most definitely make it a point to call them more just to see how things are going and talk to people who haven't heard from me in awhile especially my grandparents. They are still alive. They miss me a lot according to my mom. I have heard so many things that I learn about a bit late, but my mom is like it is not my fault you hear about it so late you hardly call. So I miss out on a lot and some family members have gotten sick. So I need to keep more in contact. That is my goal to get more involved in what is happening in my family though.
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Dec 12
I think you will really feel good to do this. You will have memories long after they are gone.
@skyandgrassplot (1497)
• China
14 Dec 12
Actually I face the same situation with you,all my family members live in different place,but I always try to contact them and find some time to visit them.
The Christmas is coming,so what do you plan to do?I think why not you invite you parents to join you?
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
15 Dec 12
Well actually its just my mother, I no longer claim my step dad as a dad anymore long story about that one. I really wish I could visit my mom this Christmas, I can, but my excuse is no money not a good enough car. But I think my mom would really love it if we could come. But its hard right now and I know she can't come here because she has only Christmas off. But she is making plans to come visit me sometime next year. She says she really misses me and my other family members miss me too. My brother can't visit anytime soon, because of work, (he's in military.) I'm not sure but as far as I know he only has Christmas off too. But we are all planning on visiting him for the holidays next year. I hope it can work out.
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
14 Dec 12
A six-hour drive is a bit of a distance, but it is still close enough that you should be able to visit your mother at least every four or five months.
It doesn't take much to pick up the phone and make a call. I usually call my mother at least once or twice a week.
Plus, I am assuming that your brother is online. You could email him, send e-cards, instant message him, friend him on Facebook, follow him on Twitter...
It's very difficult these days not to have some easy way to contact most people if you really want to do so. I know that people get busy with their every day lives, but it really only takes a few minutes to send off an email or make a phone call. Most people spend hours each week watching television, playing computer games, etc.--far more time than it would take to contact others and maintain and strengthen bonds with family and friends.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
15 Dec 12
Well, actually both my brother and mom have facebook 
but they hardly are on facebook is the thing. I know they at least pop on every once in awhile so maybe I can send them little messages every now and then. It is kind of hard to travel that far, but I guess I need to stop making excuses. I have a new job with a set schedule will be able to buy a car in a few months, so now I have no excuse, I should be able to visit my mom at least every couple of months and maybe visit my brother at least once a year and call them both every week at least. I have no excuse now.
but they hardly are on facebook is the thing. I know they at least pop on every once in awhile so maybe I can send them little messages every now and then. It is kind of hard to travel that far, but I guess I need to stop making excuses. I have a new job with a set schedule will be able to buy a car in a few months, so now I have no excuse, I should be able to visit my mom at least every couple of months and maybe visit my brother at least once a year and call them both every week at least. I have no excuse now.
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
13 Dec 12
Hi,
yes we miss our family and wish to spend more time with them and be close to them.But its not possible for everyone because of the place they live or the work. still its good when we realize this and make plans to spend more time with them and close to them . I really hope you make it.
I am close to my family as i just completed studies and looking for good career.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
13 Dec 12
Yea I think I will. I've missed so much that's be going on in the family and so I really need to stay more in contact and not let my work interfere with family life either. Hopefully one day I can make it home so I can spend time with my mom. Everyone at home misses me.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
13 Dec 12
same here.. Im in mexico and everyone except my big brother are in the usa. I miss them more and more everyday. especially my son Miguel. Hope you have a great holiday season there.
@LovingMySon (224)
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13 Dec 12
I just recently moved to North Carolina from Long Island to be closer to my family. I missed them so much. Before I moved I would call them at least twice a week just to talk. Now that I moved down here my family and I fight all the time. They do not agree with the way that I am raising my son.
I hope that you get the chance to talk to your family and be closer more than you are now.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 12
I count myself fortunate in that respect, although I'd rather have my own place, circumstances dictated that I had to move back home and currently I am living with my parents, it's not ideal as I prefer my privacy and independence but it does mean that I get to see my mum every day, she will be 70 next year!
