I’m in New Jersey for my sister’s baby shower. She’s a few months shy of 40 and ready to pop with my niece. She has two boys from her first marriage. I haven’t seen her since her wedding last Valentine’s Day. My nephews are 7 and 9; I can’t believe how much they have grown in a year.
Being here is making me sad because it’s reminding me that the decision to move to Las Vegas is not without its consequences. When we lived in Virginia Beach I would see my sister 2-3 times a year. Now that I’m on the other side of the country, the times we see each other are few and far between. Knowing that my nieces and nephews are growing and changing and I’m only going to see them once a year saddens me. Knowing that my kids won’t ever have the chance to be close to their cousins makes me want to cry, especially because none of my family are Christians.
Don’t get me wrong; it’s not like we lived in the same town or even state. It’s just that it was a lot easier and cheaper to see each other.
So here’s my question for you: How do you connect with family who live far away from you? Do you have any advice or creative ideas to share? I’m sure I’m not the only one, so any wisdom would be greatly appreciated!
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