Friday, 16 April 2010

Sometimes the temporary move becomes permanent

When Peter and I created a Global Grandparent Survey in 2008, we received many wonderful responses. I'd like to share this inspiring one with you - just to prove that distance doesn't automatically have a negative impact on family relationships. We found this uplifting and hope you will too.

'I feel sad to be so far apart - it wasn't planned but did happen. My daughter is now an American citizen and has been there for almost 24 years. She is happy there and I am happy in the UK. We have a very good and close relationship on the telephone, exchanging calls two or three times a week, and rely on each other for emotional support when necessary - more than we do with anyone else.
'We laugh a lot together and are probably closer in spirit than if we lived nearer to each other. We have got used to the distance over the years but it is hard to cope when things are not too good in each other's lives; health problems etc.'
RM

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