tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640847097794566842.post922641373221854783..comments2015-10-31T15:27:58.991-07:00Comments on Bicycles and Bread: Familypunkinpantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299354412713435614noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640847097794566842.post-90617592065091282212010-12-14T18:47:48.324-08:002010-12-14T18:47:48.324-08:00Love the post...and love having you close by. It w...Love the post...and love having you close by. It was always so weird growing up not knowing my cousins that lived in Japan. It's nice to have you around. Stop by our house (or my parent's house) sometime. We can chat about my glory days in High School : ) . You'll feel like you never missed a beat!Kaye & Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171704485078898401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640847097794566842.post-41863463368023429612010-12-14T10:38:38.432-08:002010-12-14T10:38:38.432-08:00Gina and Christa, I am so happy both of you commen...Gina and Christa, I am so happy both of you commented on this(Moudi, your comments are loved, don't worry) because I grew up with both of you in Japan. <br /> Living in Utah, where seemingly EVERYONE has their multigenerational family living next door, I have felt like an outsider. No, my Mom and Dad don't live down the block from my great, great, great grandparents and my uncle.<br /> It is nice to know that there are other military people who feel the same way that I do. I wouldn't trade my experiences growing up, or my friendships with people like you guys for all of the multigenerational Christmas paries in the world. But I am glad we all feel the same way about family. Love you guys.punkinpantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299354412713435614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640847097794566842.post-55357781266101810262010-12-12T14:28:21.990-08:002010-12-12T14:28:21.990-08:00I'm sorry to hear that Christy :( I hope you a...I'm sorry to hear that Christy :( I hope you are feeling better.Moudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749548561603801803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640847097794566842.post-74064640086539681042010-12-11T23:54:15.513-08:002010-12-11T23:54:15.513-08:00I feel you. I almost started crying during this p...I feel you. I almost started crying during this post because my grandmother passed away in July. I love the childhood I had, with all the traveling and the multi-culturalism that has made me into a very tolerant and open-minded adventurous adult. But I really miss my family. My parents & sister have always been here, but I've had to learn about most of my relatives from different timezones (and often, different continents). I'd be lying if I said I wasn't jealous of those people who have big-family Christmases and multi-generations nearby.<br /><br />It feels weird because I've always WANTED to be a part of a big family, and to be able to walk to my aunt's house, or have dinner with my cousins, but unless I get a lot of money somehow, that won't be possible because the distance between all of us is so huge. It makes me sad to think of all the stories I'll never hear, and all the memories I'll never be a part of.<br /><br />Thinking of you <3christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710742050062021066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640847097794566842.post-57158349870909121392010-12-11T16:22:16.883-08:002010-12-11T16:22:16.883-08:00I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa, but I th...I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa, but I thank you for writing your thoughts.<br /><br />I think for kids like us, who have lived overseas practically our whole lives, becoming a family person isn't exactly easy.<br /><br />Despite having my mom's side of the family, I know what you mean about not really knowing the family.<br /><br />With my dad's family, we visited them I think 2 or 3 times, and then both of his parents died, I was almost finished with high school, etc. It was weird, I'll admit hanging out with the family like that. The last time I visited WI, I went by myself- it was akward but I made the most of it (considering my grandma ended up in the hospital the same night I arrived).<br /><br />But on my mom's side- we were really close growing up.. and then I hit middle school and slowly that closeness just dissipated. I just feel weird every time I visit them, even though I know I shouldn't because hell, they are family after all. <br /><br />Sure, it sucks being thousands of miles away but think of all the stories you get to tell your cousins and aunts and uncles about your life living outside of the US.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />BTW- I miss home and hanging out with all my buds.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06861160268488723653noreply@blogger.com