Family Ties

I just came back after a week in Florida with my parents. I know that there are some people that have horrible memories of the parents due to abuse or that may really not get along. However, at least for me, there's such a comfort in spending time with family... I see my parents and my sister who lives in Florida once a year. I see my sister in NJ twice a year. Yet, when we see each other it feels as if we pick up where we last left off. there's no time of adjustment, there's no time of awkwardness. we are family. It feels so comfy, so cozy. i love that. I have seen my parents a total of six months in the last 20 years due to living in different and far states. You could not tell. we are best friends with each other. we both confide on each other, support each other, and challenge each other. I could say the same about my sisters. The bonds of family are so different and so tight. I'm blessed to have a family I love so much and I one I can count on...

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Comments

[~m2~]

welcome back - it sounds like you enjoyed your respite (and it was needed :)

so.

you say your sister is in NJ?

whereabouts?

(i will travel, honest! not everyone has to come see me....)

[patti]

I'm working on my masters project right now. Congratulations on being done!

[Hope]

This post gives me great hope. Thank you. Last night our two grown sons came with their girlfriends to our house for supper. Despite all the turmoil we have had over their decisions of late we had a very good time with neither of them or their parters in a hurry to leave. It was good. I pray for the kind of relationship you have with your family to be the kind we have with our kids.

[Hector]

Hi Penni,
my sister lives in Barnegat.
Hope, this time with your kids sounds like you are definitely setting the stage for great future family ties. Patti, good luck with your Masters. This is my first weekend in 3 years without assigment and it feels great!