Im moving to usa... and Im happy, but my brother is sad....
By mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
Mexico
January 18, 2013 8:21am CST
I sold my home here in Mexico.
Will move to usa in july.
To be with my son.
Im very happy.
I told my brother last night, and he cried.
We are very close.
As my dad lived and worked in usa when we were kids, my brother took care of us.
Im his only family here.
I told him, he will marry next year, and all will be well.
But he said I wont come back to mx. I told him I will.
I would never, not want to see my big brother Luis.
I love you luis.
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26 responses
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
18 Jan 13
So you'll be moving to Vegas again?
What about your business down there?
Welcome Back to the US then!
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
Yes I am, since my dad is buying my home. He will lease my internet cafe out. Most likely to my brother. As my brother has 2 other internet cafes inside the city. Cant wait to step off plane in the good old usa......
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
18 Jan 13
So your dad is buying your home in Vegas, or buying your home in Mexico? Well atleast with it being leased out you can return to it when you return to Mexico again.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
He is buying my home here in Mexico. I will live in his home in las vegas. Hes retiring here in march..
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@nykalex88 (243)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
Wow! Nice for you! You should enjoy life in the US... WOuld you find job there? I think it is difficult to find a job in USA. Will you stay with your father there? Good luck and hope that you will love happily in the US.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
sure, I lived there for 11-12 years. I moved back here to mexico about 2 years ago. I worked for the mgm grand hotel for 5-6 years. They told me I was welcome to come back anytime.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
18 Jan 13
You can visit him, and he can visit you. It really isn't all that far by plane. Perhaps, he will eventually decide to move to the U.S. as you are doing; then, he will again be near his little sister.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
true, problem is he owns and runs a business here. Really wont have time to get away. Plus a plane trip is about 1600.00 round trip in dollar. High for a person living here in Mexico. But Im sure we can work something out. I will never forget my big brother. Hes everything to me..
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
25 Jan 13
I hope he can cheer up a bit, his little sister is only go up north and not abandon him forever, there is nothing for him to feel sad about, it is not like you are going to vanish forever from his sight and decide not to pay him any visit in the future or write to him anymore, all you want to do is to go to USA and live in yours own country, he shouldn't feel upset, he should have the confident in his little sister, know that you still love him and have him inside yours heart forever, he shouldn't try to imagine all the unfounded story that you are not going back to Mexico anymore, it is nothing like that, may be you need to convince him further to soothe all his unnecessary anxiety and fear from his own imagination. Anyway, i am glad to have you back here again and wish you a Godspeed back to USA. my friend!
@lampar (7584)
• United States
25 Jan 13
It is not that far , my friend. USA and Mexico are next door neighbor, all you need to do is to take a flight instead of driving or by train. Thousand of miles are no barrier for you to come back for a visit or vacation in Mexico. Unless you have no intention whatsoever to come back again because of personal reason or political reason. Then it is gone for good this time, the distance is not that big a factor here.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Jan 13
never know.. I may never come back here this time. its along way 3600 miles. I may be gone for good this time..
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
Change is always hard and moving to another country can be tough on your brother and to you as well. Good thing, we got the internet and technology to keep us connected with family and friends. But, being physically around people that you love and care about is incomparable. It seems that you two are close and I am positive that you two will keep in touch and find ways to spend time together when you'd want to. Good luck to you.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
sure is, and since he also owns an internet cafe here, hes online all day and night. Like I am.
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@intelinsideyou (664)
• India
18 Jan 13
Why you decided to move in USA ? Is that preplanned or it is a sudden decision ? What about your internet cafe who will take care of it afterwards ? Have you decided to leave Mexico permanently ? May be your son is calling you to live with him. And I am sure your brother will miss you.
If I am not wrong your husband also lives in USA.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
my brother will take over the cafe, and pay my dad rent for it. Ive been thinking about move a few months now. My dad came up with the buying the house idea...
@intelinsideyou (664)
• India
19 Jan 13
It seems you doesn't like Mexico much. Anyhow good luck for your new place.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
18 Jan 13
Just six months then! That time will fly by, it will be a big upheaval for you and quite an adventure I am sure, I know your brother will miss you big time, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to see him again, holidays etc. I missed my mum when I first moved away but it was only a 30 minute car ride away, for you it's different, you'll be in a totally different country than him! He has 6 months to get used to it I guess.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
I hope it does, Im really excited to be back with my son. I miss him...
@stealthy (8181)
• United States
18 Jan 13
Glancing through your replies it seems that you will be the one who is far from family when you move to Vegas and there won't be any family left in Vegas when you get there. Have you talked to anyone about a job at MGM Grand? Although they said when you left that they would welcome you back, there may not be anything available right now. Of course it is a large place and they may have a consistently high turnover in employees, so there probably will be no problem.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
yes.. when I get there my son and 2 sister will be there. My dad will then be here closer to my brother. We dont really have much more family than that.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Jan 13
yes we have always been very close. i was never close to my sister.
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
22 Jan 13
I think you also made a discussion about someone you like wanting you to move to the US , did that influence you decision to moved to the US are did you have that planned out for a good time now .
I hope you have a good time living in the US
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Jan 13
I wanted to go back to live with my son. So I need to do this. Now with dad buying the house I can..
@nini89 (670)
• India
19 Jan 13
Congratulations on moving to USA. Life is a journey and keeps moving. Your brother will be okay and will start adjusting in dew days. Dont worry. everything happens for good
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Jan 13
thanks , it will be a lot of work.. but well worth it. Ill be back with my son again...
@marguicha (222976)
• Chile
22 Jan 13
I hope everything works allright for you. I know that you have a lot of work in front of you, but on the other hand, this is somthing that you have wanted for a long time.. I don{t know why the air fares are so expensive unless it is a special ticket.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Jan 13
so do i amiga, alot of work. But Ill be glad to be back with my son there.
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
18 Jan 13
Hi
I can understand siblings are siblings its lot of pains when we leave them. But yes you have your sisters there in vegas so basically you will be with your siblings again how lucky. Hope you have a good time there.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
thanks, I love my brother with all my heart. But he also understands I need to move on.. and be closer and with my son there.
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
19 Jan 13
Wow! That was fast Maria. I know you mentioned selling your home, but what about the cafe? It sold fast! Will your brother run the cafe? That's great you and your brother are so close, most siblings are not. You are right though, he'll be married and will have his new family to look after, but I am sure he will still miss you. At least these days we have the internet!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Jan 13
My brother is going to lease it from my dad, so both will make a few dollars off it.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
3 Oct 15
It is hard to be distant from the ones we care about. So either you are far away from Luis or from your son. Hard choice, but it is still a good move.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
18 Jan 13
hi maria lost my response so second try.Welcome to the U.S. and
I bet you will be thrilled to see your son again.Yes you and our brother will really miss each other but you c an both visit and with cell phones you can sure keep
in touch too.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
Yes I am, I miss him so much. i sent him there to live with his dad, so he could get a good education. Education here in mexico isnt very good at all.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
18 Jan 13
I can understand how he feels. Also a wife is not the same as the sister he took care of and is close with plus shared his life with for a long time. Still I think it's also about you, your life and since you have a son yourself you should be able to be with him as well. I really hope for all of you things will turn out great!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Jan 13
your right, Im sure all will work out well. I can always come back here for visits. I have dual citizenship with the usa.. Have a great weekend there.
@thewonderboy (7501)
• India
19 Jan 13
Pains are very usual when you try to move from your native place. Pain seems to appear to the ones who lover you and cares you. Pains created inside your brother is a proof for how much he loves you. Any way you are too lucky to get such a loving brother.
Make sure that you always keep your touch with him.
@echoforever (5180)
• United States
19 Jan 13
Hey good for you!
It is good news to move if you are happy. For him he just knows that he will miss you. This is normal! Its good you wish to return to see him.
@SuperShames (780)
• India
19 Jan 13
Hi mariaperalta.
Even I would have cried if my sister who had been living with me for so many years would leave home. It is something that can not be helped. But yes you are right.He will be alright. Though he will always miss you but then he would be happy for you. I hope you will stay in regular contact with him.
Have a nice day !!
SuperShames