I live in minnesota and im from, and my family is in Ohio. for the past 5 years they have been comming up here to see me., there are 6 of us in my family and we have a chevey cavileer so we dont all fit. we cant afford to get a van, we despratly need one. nor can we afford to fly we cant take a bus because my two youngest are 2 and 3 so that would never work, Also we cant afford to take that much time off work. my oldest is 18 and drives but his car would never make the trip. I feel horrible that my family is angry at me. i would love to go home for a visit. if i went alone then they would be angry that I left my 4 children and husband at home. Am I wrong because if so, I dont see what i can do to change the situation?????
2007-03-05 06:29:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Start putting your spare change in a jar and don't touch it. You will be surprised how quickly you can accumulate a good deal of money. Tell your family that you are saving for a special trip home. Once you have enough take a trip out there.
Good luck!
2007-03-05 06:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Raspberry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of women take a trip alone. Why should you feel guilty? I think if you want to get away, then just do it. They will be fine without you for a couple weeks. The family should understand your situation. They won't be angry, maybe a little disappointed. Anyways, I think you probably could use a break from the kids and visa versa. It will make them appreciate you and all you do for them. Enjoy your trip!!!
2007-03-05 06:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have an idea, call your local goodwill and salvation army and tell them you are in desperate need of a van or something like that to fit your family in. This is important that all of your family can fit in a vehicle together. They may be able to help you with this for free. This is just an idea I hope you don't mind me mentioning it, the goodwill down here has given out vehicles to families before.
ALso, your family should be more understanding. It's not always possible to afford trips and bigger vehicles and they should understand. I don't think it's right for them to get upset with you. Tell them if they really want to help, they can look around for a cheap van for you guys :-)
GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-05 06:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by yomama23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THEY SHOULD UNDERSTAND!!!!!!! GEEZ!! Been there and my family doesn't even visit me, BUT they want me to come home tho! Tell them to set up a savings acct. for a van 4 u instead of visiting for awhile.
2007-03-05 06:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by rhonda_seiler 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them exactly what you just told us. ;)
2007-03-05 06:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by kana121569 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋