I Wouldn’t Miss This For The World
By Jason in Personal Life | 10 comments
I just capped off a great memorial day weekend and I have to say it’s so fun to be around family and friends. I have 2 brothers, both married, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, a grandmother, and of course Mom and Dad I all saw this weekend.
With life being so short, I can’t understand how people move off to other parts of the country or even world leaving their family and friends behind. I wouldent miss my 3 month old nephew growing up for the world. Or my grandmother at 86 years old still fiesty as ever, or spending time with my 2 brothers playing catch or whatever it is.
Maybe i’m a homebody? A family man? Or a Moma’s boy? Maybe you can help me shed light on this. I think family is one of the most important things we have in this world. How can people spend months or even years of their lives being away from them?
I don’t understand. If you can help me understand feel free to leave a comment here. I’d love to get your feedback. Thanks for reading.
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Chas | May 27, 2008 | Reply
There is a tendency to hurt those you are close to. Family relationships walk a fine line between caring enough to say something and knowing when to let it be. A strong family commitment can overcome any hardships. But it’s a CHOICE to behave like that. Everyone has weak times that lasts from minutes to years where they don’t want to face the pain “for a while.”
ray | May 27, 2008 | Reply
Some people need family. I happen to be one that doesn’t need family. Being close to family is like having a puppy. you always have to clean up the mess they leave.
Ram | May 27, 2008 | Reply
Hi James,
I am ramachandra hegde from India. I had to search and wait a lot to find a right place to say my thinking. I am surprised to see this spot and extreamly happy to find a person like you. In our country we cherish a high degree of family concept and values. But unfortunately I do not have the opportunity to stay with my mother and other brothers or family members. I live two kids and wife quite away from my native place. It is those who tell some reason to be separate do not understand the meaning of love and life properly. Good luck.
Elliot | May 27, 2008 | Reply
Life is short. If you don’t see the world now, you might never get the chance. Best to travel with family, don’t go alone!
Nikki | May 28, 2008 | Reply
I live 420 miles away from my family. I’m just a phone call away, but it’s not the same as being there. I made the choice to move away because they were too much in my business. When I moved it was a wise choice. Now that I’m older I realize that it was a good one. I see my family at least once a year and it’s quality time, not quantity. I am much more appreciated than when I was home. Don’t get me wrong, I always will want to go home. It will always be my choice.Love can reach a far distance.
David Grace | May 28, 2008 | Reply
The number one regret of most people 65 and older is not how they were not successful or in how they did not accomplish something in life. Their number one regret is the failure to have spent more time growing relationships - especially with family.
I live a mile from my parents, and my family lives in the same state as my wife’s parents.
I would not change things for the world. I am not a mama’s boy; I just like being close (cheap babysitting).
There is nothing biblical about staying near home and family. Some do quite well and form new families in new surroundings.
I guess it is all in how we are raised. I also do not want any regrets. Of course, there is always that family member that is just impossible to get along with.
For me, I like my kids having access to family, but I could also move knowing the purpose God has placed in my life.
You are right though. There is nothing like getting together with family. My mom’s side of the family meets for any and every reason (even if they have to make one up :)).
Great post.
Chris Lockwood | Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
Well, when you move somewhere new, why can’t you just make new friends? A lot of people move for just that reason- to start over. I was expecting to do that this year, if my condo ever sells.
Family is overrated- just watch Dr Phil if you don’t believe me.
They have these things now called planes that let you travel all the way across the country in a few hours in case you want to go visit someone.
Jason | Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
Hey Chris, good luck with the condo. I said the heck with a realtor and used forsalebyowner.com and sold it myself with the option to have it listed in the MLS. Was $600 or something but worth it.
Iv’e never heard of planes, whata are they?
David Frey | Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Jason,
I am 100% with you.
I would rather live close to my family in a place that I didn’t like than live away from my family in a place that I liked.
That’s not being a “homebody”…it’s called “loving your family.”
And we could all use a little bit more of that in our lives.
David Frey
Jason | Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for the comment David. I’m glad you agree.. I think this is one of lifes best practices!