It’s hard being away from your home and family. I miss home so badly and my family, but this is the life I’ve chosen to lived. Although I am happy being here with my own family and new home, I still cannot deny how much I missed the place where I was born and grown, and so as my family. I have to accept that being homesick is completely normal, and I have to accept that this is the life I want and have chosen. Therefore, cherish it and love it.
During my vacation in the Philippines it made me realized how much time I’ve missed. I have been in Finland for almost three years and that was my first time to come home since I left the country. So many things happened without me witnessing it. How can the time flies so fast without me knowing it? I have seen my family once again. Same faces, but I know all their minds and age have grown. Like my father, it has been years since the last time I saw him. Since we talk seriously. Since I witnessed how much weight he had lost. He had a hard life being alone, I know that, and I know how much he missed our mother. I feel pity to myself. If only I could bring my father to the place where I am living now, if only I could take care of him every single day. I adore him! I wanted to pay him back all the good things he did for me and my family. I want him to be happy, all the time!
And here’s my little sister. I’ve missed those moments we are together. She is my only sister and my best friend. I love her so! She had grown so much into a responsible woman. Have a job of her own, have dreams and ambition. I wish I could help her more in achieving her goals in life.
My eldest brother. He is always the one I asked when I am confused of something, like a really big brother. I know he knows most things. Intelligent and very good man. I missed him too. He has been struggling life lately. Having two kids without stable job is very hard. Especially in our country. But he is strong, kindhearted man. I know he can achieve his goals in life.
It’s hard to believe I have already four nephews and niece of my own. Both my bothers have two kids. I wasn’t able to witness these four little ones grow. They are at the range of six months to two and half years old. Just like my own child, cannot believe she’s grown so fast! We don’t even notice it.
I feel blessed to be able to see my family again after years. I am hoping I could see them again someday, before I missed too many memories and, precious time as they grow old each day. Despite the fact that I am far from them, I want them to know that they are always in my thoughts and heart, every day! Even how much time and memories I’ve missed I am happy to see them happy.
I am missing home and my family and that is totally normal.
Your words express so clearly your love for your family, and your willingness to help them! It is hard being away from home, and every day things change without one realising it.
I love my family so much and I don’t know what my life would be without them.
You gave a good heart. I resonate with your heart as I, too, am living far away from my closest friends and family since getting married. It is a challenge, but I know I am reaping so many positive character strengths because of this adjustment and new life. I hope you find much peace in your home, even being apart from your loved ones. I am sure they know how devoted you are to them. :)
~Erika
Its hard and a very big challenge to us. But lets keep being positive.