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Monday, October 25, 2010
as 1 family member leaves...a new family member will join us very soon
Growing up I always looked up to my brother (most people that know me, know this), as time went on we grew apart. I love my brother, even though we're not as close as we were many years ago, I still look up to him. Last night I called him to talk to him before he left today for a 1 year deployment. I was sad, sad that we aren't that close anymore, sad that he won't be here to meet my daughter, and just sad that neither one of us made any effort to fix these "problems" we have. On another sad note, its not only me that he has turned away from but he's turned away from my sister and my parents. Our conversation went as good as could be expected, we talked about him, we talked about me, and all I kept thinking was...why did I wait so long to contact him, granted the phone works both ways. All, I can say now, is I pray he stays safe and I pray for a quick return home....and when that day comes I will try harder this time....I guess its never too late.
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Absolutely right! It's never too late to try to mend a something that's broken. Relationships are tough sometimes, whether it be a sibling, parent, spouse or friend. But whatever the situation may be, everything happens for a reason and sometimes you may never know why. Not only is Bella a blessing, but maybe she is the glue that will pull yours and your brother's relationship back together? You never know! I love you and am proud of you for talking to him!
ReplyDeleteWhat you wrote perfectly captures my bad habit of waiting until the absolute last minute to contact those I love. Thanks for sharing about your relationship with your brother. I, too, pray that he is safe and returns home speedily.
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