I’m a family girl.
Less than 5 months after we got married my family moved away from the town my husband and I were still (and are still) living in. It was sad. It was hard. I missed being around my younger siblings as they grew up and creating day to day memories with them.
But do you know what? I’ve also learned that it’s been good for me. I’m an introvert and I was pushed to grow as a person and do more things for myself.
If I would have lived in the same town as my family for the 6 years since we’ve been married I wouldn’t have had to step out of my comfort zone, let other people me when I’ve needed it, and the need to focus on building relationships with those around me wouldn’t have been there.
It would have been harder for Shaun and me to start our life as a couple and begin our own traditions.
I would have missed having my siblings come stay for weeks at a time and creating memories that way.
The time I am able to spend with them, I appreciate even more. My parents, three of my siblings, and a brother-in-law were all able to come this weekend and it was amazing. Tackling projects together, help with mopping the floor, doing dishes, sorting clothes. Watching them play with the 2 1/2 year old and not yet 2 month old. Family is a special thing.
All that to say, I won’t complain if we ever live closer than 8 hours away. I wouldn’t even mind being in the same town. 🙂
I’m glad you’re able to spend some time with your family. I haven’t been closer than an hour and half drive from my family in 23 years. Currently we are 6 1/2 hours apart. I understand the desire to be closer but also the growth that comes from not having family close by. It makes the time you have together all the more special.
So true! I love every minute we spend together. Maybe someday you’ll get to live closer again!
I guess having a lot of siblings means it’s more likely I’ll have one of them living closer to me but it also makes it harder for us all to get together at the same time. One of my sisters moved to AR when she got married 3 years ago so it’s nice having someone just 4 hours away.