So my father called me early this morning and told me my uncle Steve passed away. I haven't seen my father in 3 years, let alone my uncle... So I was sitting here thinking about how fast people can leave your life...and how much I truly take for granted certain people and certain things... My uncle apparently had cancer for a month, and I never knew because I don't take the time to stop and see how my family members are. I'm a selfish individual most of the time. If it's something out of my way especially with family then I don't take the time to do it because my thinking is family will always be there. Well family won't always be there. I've also recently moved to another state away from my mother who has done so much for my selfish little ass, and I talk to her maybe once a week at best... Haven't seen my father in 3 years... Like all these things I take for granted I take certain people and certain things for granted because they're close to me and I don't realize how truly special the things that they do for me are. So I've come up with an idea to do something special, however little it is...for someone I care about every day. I've come up with an idea to make a schedule...and just let those close to me know how much I care for them and how much I love them and appreciate them in my life. To see how they're doing and to brighten up their day as well as my own. I was wondering how others show they love the people they care about and how they demonstrate it. And if anyone has ever had any similar revelations. I don't think I sometimes realize just how special people are in my life...until they're gone... And I'm sorry if anyone thinks I'm taking up forum space...and this is jumbled or anything. I know it's not a typical forum post of mine...
In Before Lock o: oh…i dont talk to anyone or anything im like a hermit…i try not to talk to my parents aswell
I call my family everyday to let them know I love them. I just recently moved out of my dads house this March. I miss him every day but call him to make sure he knows I love him. I lost my mom 4 years ago there are so many things I wish I could take back, but in reality everyone makes mistakes and she knew I loved her and that I miss her very much. I'm very close to my family and love all of them very much. We also get together for dinner around once a month and sometimes go out to see and movie.
I lost my grandma back in February, and then last month I came home from work to find out a close friend I've had since 3rd grade passed away in a car accident, and then 5 days later we got a call telling us my uncle had passed away. Too much death.
this brought teara to my eyes. I moved out of state back in november and havent kept in touch with my family, i live 3 hours from one of my aunts and havent talked to her since december. Im ashamed of how ive acted now. Im going to call my grandma sorry for the ramble
Yes he was as well as biggie And chell thank you for posting honestly and making me feel not alone.
I think ppl are not so much selfish when they lose contact or seldom talk to there family i think family offers the most unconditional love you can get however they also offer the greatest pain i think ppl sub consciously shield them self from painful situations with family and also family members know which buttons to press and like to press them cos often family members are forgiven more easily
after I moved to Texas, I didn't visit as much due to school and work. I did talk to family daily. once my grandma died, the visits and calls were less than before. my mom died 3 years ago and all visits stopped. I was always a workaholic, but I became worse. I talked to certain relatives, but that's it. I visited for first time in 3 years in August. it was an emotional trip but needed. I enjoyed it and vowed to communicate more often