The Worst Part Of Going Home

[pastafreak]

...the changes in those you love. :-(
I'd not seen my brother...except for photos...for 10 years. The reality of seeing how his various health issues have affected him is very sad. He just seems SO fragile to me...as he is. Yet, mentally he is still bright and involved. He is even still taking on ocassional freelance work...he does technical book illustrations. This in spite of not great vision.

I want to say more, but fear I'll ramble...
I'm flying back to the UK tonight, and feel sad...and a bit scared. Determined to visit again sooner...

[Mamyalynne]

Distance brings with it a cushion against reality, having been close the reality has struck you - I can understand the sadness.

Hold the joy of this visit close to you till you return.x

[anneasquith]

Safe journey , its difficult isn't it pasta .?

[DTCwordfan]

Good that you have visited though, pasta......

[albaqwerty]

always a shock, irrespective of 6 months, 1 year or longer.
Be comforted by the thought that your visit will have cheered him
Safe journey xx

[zebo]

When we were living overseas I hated saying goodbye as we left and I never looked back as we drove away, I knew that eventually it would be the last time.

[kvalidir]

See each other as often as you can, Skype, chat on the phone, text, even six months or a couple of years can be shocking as I have found myself with my father, so 10 years is bound to have given you pause for thought. Travel safely x

[hereIam]

Oh I agree pasta. Every time I went 'home' to Mum and Dad's, I used to think 'who is that little old man sat at the table' and it was my beloved Dad getting older and older. He is now gone, as is Mum and I can now no longer call their house 'home'. So, so sad.

[-SharonA-]

I know how you feel pasta. When I left my aunt earlier this year I was so sad as she has changed from a vibrant woman to a quiet shell of a woman.
I hope to see her again soon whilst I am able.

[emmie]

i don't get to see too much of my family as they live a distance away, and im not overly mobile. the last time was to go to my mums funeral where met up with everyone, quite a sad occasion.