Family

Being a nurse I deal with life and death. Being a cardiac nurse I get to experience the ulitimate life giving organ the heart. When the heart doesn't function properly it affects many organ systems. In the most recent weeks I have witnessed three unfortunate men return to their maker. These deaths make one appreciate life and family so much more. What does one do when family is not what it used to be?

As I grew up I spent alot of time doing family functions playing with cousins getting to know aunts and uncles. I am saddened by the fact that my children have not been able to experience this to the extent that my husband and I had. I believe some of it is the effort or therfore lack of on my part to involve myself at points in my life, but I feel the changing times are the greatest culprit. Families no longer live near one another because of many reasons. Families stop talking or more importantly listening to one another. People just don't know how to talk. Families today are more diverse in morals and values then ever before therfore they tend to have a lack of tolerance for these differences. So why do I move 2000+ miles away from my family?

I am moving 2000+ miles away cause all the above and more. I will miss my family. I miss them now. My morals and values are different but not really. My decisions that I have made in my short lifetime has filled me with all kinds of tolerance and understanding. My life changed over 5 years ago and it continues to grow. I don't ask for understanding or acceptance just happiness that I am moving towards what I want in life. Everyone is welcome to come along. This family here is embarking on a journey a great adventure.