If Only There Were A Way....

Lately, I feel very sad. I miss my brother and sister a lot. I feel like a huge part of myself is being pulled to them. This is their senior year in high school. They have a lot of big events going on. They will have prom, grad night, my sister has her last school play ever and of course, graduation. Hubby, the kids and I already have plane tickets to fly down there and go to their graduation. And I am greatly looking forward to it. The kids and I will be down there for an entire week (Hubby will come home a few days earlier because he has to work) and then my brother and sister will come back with us to visit for a week. It is three months away. And I cannot wait.

However, all of these other things will happen between now and then. The big one that hits me in the gut and kind of makes me want to cry is my sister's play. I cannot tell you why but it feels so sad to me that I cannot be there. I so desperately want to. The most aggrivating part is that the week of the show is the week Hubby is off for Spring Break. Which means it is only money keeping us from going - or me from going. Yes, I am willing to leave my family behind for three or four days and fly down to Florida by myself to be there and see her show. I WANT to in fact. Doesn't that tell you just how much I want to get to be there? When do I EVER want to be away from my family? Just writing this I am in tears.

I miss them. I want to be able to be there for these big events. Sure, being there for things like prom and getting to see them all dressed up would be awesome. Sure, I'd love to get to see them and their friends getting into a limo but in the end I know how unrealistic that is. I know I cannot go down there now and stay until June (although, my sister has offered to hide me in her room if I want). I know I have things to do here. But it feels like I am SO CLOSE to being able to go to the show. It feels like I am just not seeing something in front of my face.

Sigh. I am very sad right now. And so my Aloha Friday question to you this week is if you could plan a trip to anywere where would you plan to go? You, obviously know my answer.

37 Comments:

  1. I am sorry you are sad. I have not lived near family since '87. If I could go anywhere, I would go back to Russia.
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  2. I have always wanted to go to Australia!
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  3. Go! Charge it... find cheap airfare. Or Drive. Do what you need to do to be there, if its that important... don't let money stand in the way.
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  4. I would go a way with my husband to Ireland, or Rome.
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  5. BTW, I found you on An Island Life! My Aloha Friday is up: http://www.mrs-marine.com/2010/03/aloha-friday-16-pets.html
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  6. Like you, I miss my sibblings. I'm in ND (where we grew up) and my sis is in NV and my bro is in CA. Sadly, I don't think either of them will ever move back here and I have no desire to move away from here. If I had the money I'd fly to see them every couple of months. My sis is preggers now, so it will be super hard to be so far from my only neice :(
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  7. Sending lots of hugs your way. I can not imagine being away from those that are so close to me. If I could plan a trip right now and no issues with money it would be a cruise to Alaska or a trip to Australia. Yes, even though I love Disney World those are my dream destinations for one day.
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  8. so sorry that your having a rough time right now. There are so many way's to share in things like that. VIDEO for one. I know it's not exactly the same as being there but when we grow up and move away from home we make sacrifices don't we. My sister lives a state away my brother over two hours away. WEre lucky if we see each other or talk to each other. Its so nice that you want to remain so close to your family I hope you can find a way to be with them. came by for aloha friday but looks like yours isn't up yet but your link was there Hmmmmm
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  9. I would go visit my auntie, haven't seen her in almost two years. Sorry you're having a hard time and hope you feel better soon. Be sure to tell your family to send you lots of pics...
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  10. I would go to Mexico for vacation. My SIL is there right now and I am so jealous! Sorry you are sad right now!
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  11. I would be selfish and go on a trip by myself - spa or shopping - because I could really use the alone time to recharge and relax.

    Sorry you are missing your siblings, that's rough.
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  12. Sorry you can't see your sister's play. Maybe there is still a way that can happen :)

    If I could go anywhere, I would go to Arizona. Someday I really want to see the Grand Canyon.
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  13. Honestly I think I would just go to Tennessee. I want nice weather and mountains.
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  14. I'd go visit my dad in Florida. Time is precious.

    Enjoy your Friday.
    http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/03/dang-it-i-missed-the-list-again/
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  15. Oh, I totally understand where you're coming from...I have lived away from family most of my adult life and have missed out on so many things!

    I think I just want to stay home right now...having just gotten back from Ethiopia 12 days ago! But, I'm sure I will get the travel itch again soon...I'm thinking I'll want to go back to Ethiopia!
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  16. I always wanted to go to Egypt, but nodoy else in my family wants to.


    Visiting from My Kids Are Fun for Aloha Friday!
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  17. It is hard to be away from family. I moved away from mine after college and as the years have gone by really wished I lived closer. I'm hoping someday.

    If I could take a trip anywhere it would be a family vacation (including the extended family)on a Disney Cruise. They seem incredible!
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  18. We leave on our trip to see all my family in England in just over a week, I am so excited, this will be the first time most of my family see the baby.
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  19. Sorry you are feeling sad and missing them... If I could take my family anywhere on a trip for maybe a week or two, it would be Australia or New Zealand!

    My Aloha Friday
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  20. Okay {{HUG}} VIRTUAL HUG HERE! You soooo need a hug, but probably from your sister huh. Well, I feel for you. I don't have a sister, my older brother is deceased, and I miss him terribly. So, I can relate. Well, ask somebody to take movies, so you can at least you can watch that play from beginning to end. Yes, movies and pics. Just like being there.
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  21. I think I would like to go to Rio for Carnival myself :) Enjoyed your post on this my friend. :) You have wonderful family values :) Have a great weekend :)
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  22. sorry you are so sad...
    if I could plan a trip,(with money not being an issue) I would plan a cruise with my hubby... and all the boys! (I have 4 stepsons and then we have one son together!)
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  23. I would go to Florida and spend time with my sister. I miss her lots too.
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  24. Missing family is tough. Hope that you get to see them again soon.
    I would go to England, where I was born (but have not returned since I was 2 months old!).
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  25. I'd plan a family trip to Lake Michigan...but not until it warms up!
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  26. I know how you feel. It's hard being away from those you love. We have not lived near family in 6-7 years and it does NOT get any easier.
    Get the ticket and go to FL. The play is important to you and your sister. Sure you'll probably stress about the money but just speaking from experience, I missed things for the same reason that I so wish I did not. IF only I could turn back time, but I can't.
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  27. I'm so sorry. I don't want you to be sad.

    If I could go any where it would be Tuscany. I've never been and would love to go.

    Try to have a happy VGNO!!! Thanks for being a part of it
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  29. I'm sorry that you feel sad that you can't be at those events right now!
    I would love to get away to anywhere with my husband! We sure could use the getaway!
    Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
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  30. I'm sorry you're so far away from loved ones! I remember what it was like when (2 years ago) we were in Nebraska--which is a long way from home sweet home (SC)....and I was SO homesick!!! I hope you can get the money somehow and get down there ASAP!!
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  31. That is so sad. I do hope something gets worked out. Our family lives so far away too , no one reallys know each other. so sad.

    if i could plan a trip now, I'd go see my SIL and BF in CA.
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  32. I am sorry you are so sad. I miss my sister and parents, but they are only 3.5hrs away by car so it's not that bad.

    If I could go anywhere it would be to Disney with my family. For some reason I have had Disney on my brain lately.
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  33. I know just how you feel. We only see my husbands parents twice a year because it is too expensive to visit more often... but I wish we could!
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  34. If I could go anywhere it would be to take the kids to Disney World.
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  35. To Colorado to see my cousin, who happens to also be my BBF for over (way over) 40 years.

    As you could probably tell from my blog, I'm looking for a travel trailer to visit her and others.
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  36. I'm so sorry you have to miss so much! It's tough being so far away from family. We have done it for 5 years, and there are things we hate missing. I hope you're able to get there in between now and their graduation!
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Thanks for your kind words! I love hearing from you.