2007-02-09 19:40:26 · 11 answers · asked by poke 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
its a very hard thing to do, before my gma died my family was super close all 6 aunts and 1 uncle all my cousins and everything, when u used to have that connection and now its not there its real hard but what i remered is that they are still there if i need them, just give em a call
2007-02-09 20:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your standing is with The Lord Jesus so I'll tell you about my own family,my family spend every Friday evening as best we can, at the dining room table at sun down having communion, we all read a passage in the Bible then maybe a small teaching pertaining to the issues we deal with on a day to day basis, using Gods word as the answer key. It's like a New Covenant type sabbath, not legalistic but we all count it as a family special time where we all, my husband and both boys plan to meet together in the presence of The Lord to honor Him and our position as members of one another and co-workers in Yeshua Ha Messiah( Jesus The Messiah) It has turned out to be such a blessing for us all, though at first, it was an adjustment, we continue go grow in it adding what we feel is The flexible spontaneity of The Ho;y Spirit. Though we don't see our families to much anymore we find as we increase in our personal walks and ministries with God and each other, we are used often to minister to and for our families. Which creates a wonderful bond, not the same as it was when I was a child, but vital and necessary as going forward into the place we all arrive at eventually, who we are and what we are hear for, and where are we going, from this place into eternity and into it!! Fascinating and no better family bond then everyone loving the same Lord by choice and experience. There is no better family tie than the things of The Lord. A three fold cord is not easily broke, and those whose God is The Lord shall be strong and do great exploits! And in Him is life and life, and life more abundantly!
2007-02-17 15:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by In Light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 7 years ago as my brothers and I all moved on with making our own families, I realized Christmas and Thanksgiving were the only times I saw the people I really cared about. So I resolved to change it. I sent out a notice in my Christmas cards that 1999 would have a dinner a month and the third Sunday I would have dinner at my house. Everyone mumbled excuses and said maybe, but in the end they all showed up. Monthly dinners brought us back together, so did all of us having the same cell phone plan. Make them a scrapbook of happy times. Plan some inexpensive family events and give everyone lots of notice. It is worth a try. Good luck.
2007-02-10 07:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by donny_mollysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my grandparents were alive it was mandatory that everyone attend a monthly family gathering and their would be heck to pay if you didn't. You'd get a royal chewing out if you didn't have a damned good reason for not showing up.
After they both passed on, the family started to drift apart, it wasn't long before we didn't even have family re-unions once a year much less a monthly family gathering.
Although some of us remain in touch via email, and visit each other when we are in the area, one of my cousin in law's started a family newsletter that she publishes and sends to the family once a year.
I tried to expand on that by offering to help with the newsletter and publish it once a quarter. But, the majority of the family said they didn't have time to bother with it.
I've tried inviting people for re-unions but they are always too damned busy to do anything. So i'll just keep trying and maybe hold some of the family closer together.
2007-02-10 05:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by michael_trussell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most families do grow apart at first. When the kids are grown and leave the nest they find themselves the life they want to lead. Your parents did the same to their parents. Eventually your heart will take you back home. I moved away from home and kept finding reasons NOT to go back. I thought I was too busy to spend time with family. A couple of years ago I did go back home (to my hometown that is), GUESS WHAT there's no one there anymore. They've all passed away. "Home is such a lonely place now." Don't let this happen to you. The only thing left are the memories and I have to live with not being there when my family needed me most.
2007-02-17 00:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by andyt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 4 sisters and my brother have all grown separately with our own families since our dad has passed away and our grandmother passed away, but we know we are there for each other if we need each other for anything. It's not as easy as it was in some situations but in some it's easier because we are older and we can communicate better and know how to just ask for the support we need from each other. Family is always there for each other when you need them!
2007-02-17 22:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are like the limbs on a tree.We may fall from the trunk.But the connection is always there. Love what you have and don't look at the past.
2007-02-17 11:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by Oma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find close friends to somewhat fill that void...perhaps you could try to communicate more fully with them..
2007-02-17 10:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by cutegirlin_tn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show lots of love and be patient
2007-02-17 22:20:07 · answer #9 · answered by Comish Peter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U GO AND U **** UR SELF
2007-02-15 15:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by J_Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋