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Originally Posted by NotGolfer
Our kids were living LIFE and had to make time for us before we moved here. They lived a distance away and we had to share them with their inlaws for some of the holidays. For instance---this T.G. and Christmas they go to the other side----then "maybe" the next year it would be our turn. They work during the week so---well you can figure that out. We have two grown grandchildren, no littles---they were teens when we moved here so had grown into jobs, friends, activities that took up their time. When we'd visit they "might" breeze in between events to greet us then would be on their way. We figured we can visit when the weather turns nice up there (NOT going in winter). Covid hit and there was A LOT of rules. We had no trouble coming down here so are thankful we made the decision. IF our kids decided on a "LIFE-change" as we have---they'd go ahead and do it without wondering about "what will mom and dad think?"
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I also will add that at one time, our two lived on opposite coasts (we were in the middle). THEN we both had jobs so planning visits took strategy. Mostly they came to visit us. NOW age and health make it difficult for us to travel. You'd think the family would come and visit us---not so much these last couple of years. One has a spouse with extreme health issues (think: life-threatening) so can't get away. The other---well my guess is as good as any other. Thoughts have been a spouse who doesn't like to travel. When we've made the effort in the past it wasn't fun when we had to work around "their" schedules (work etc.) Kind of expensive to fly up for a long weekend PLUS they live hours apart so LOTS of driving on our part. If you're healthy---go for it and do what you have to do. To be snarky isn't helpful or uplifting for anyone. Thank you to the person who appreciated my original post. I tried to make it clear of what our situation is.