Comments on: So far away from me

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:01:40 +0000

oh no! I’m glad your dad is okay, but I can’t imagine not being close by when something like that happened. (We live 4 minutes away from my parents.) I’d imagine that most people who complain about intrusive relatives would feel differently during a crisis if they couldn’t be there.
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By: Heather-Domestic Extraordinaire

Heather-Domestic Extraordinaire — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

having been on both sides of this fence-I have to say that it isn’t bad living close. I do like it a lot more than I thought I would. I just had to set up some ground rules. Like I don’t care if you are calling me from my driveway, but at least call before you come up to the door. Plus my family doesn’t get offended if I tell them now isn’t a good time.

(((hugs))) thank goodness you were able to go to your father and see him. I am sure that it helped his recovery go that much more faster.
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By: Jackie Hall

Jackie Hall — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:28:47 +0000

There is nothing worse than that call about a loved one in the hospital. I am thankful that your dad is fine. I’ll be praying for you and your family.

By: ~Laura

~Laura — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:11 +0000

So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he’s doing well now! Family is a double edged sword. Sometimes you love them to death and don’t want to be more than a stone’s throw away and sometimes you’d be happy if they moved across the globe! It’s good that you can appreciate yours.
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By: Mad Woman

Mad Woman — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:13:37 +0000

Having had my mother too many thousands of miles away, and now right across the road, I can honestly say that those situations can suck and rock equally.

I’m sorry to hear about your dad and I hope he starts feeling better soon!!
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By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:41:32 +0000

I’m glad that your dad is doing better. It is so hard to be far from family. We are on opposite coasts from ours and it kills me when something happens.
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By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:36:31 +0000

I understand how you feel. While my parents are close – ha, in my house! – the rest of my family is far away, which is hard. They often wait until things are said and done before they call to tell me, so as not to “bother” me, which is frustrating. It’s bad enough not having them near, but worse to have the choice of coming home taken away.

I hope your dad is feeling better. I’m glad you were able to travel to be with him and your mom.
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By: CK

CK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:51:35 +0000

I’m far away from family also. And like you, I’d be in the car and on my way after a call like that.

I hope your father is doing well.
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By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:23:42 +0000

Glad your dad is doing well!

I consider myself very fortunate to have family nearby…I hope I never complain!
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By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:13:09 +0000

I have the same issue. My heart breaks about it regularly. Hope your Dad is doing well.
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