"Missing someone isn't about how long it's been since you've seen them last or the amount of time since you've talked. It's about that very moment when you're doing something and you wish that they were right there with you."
-Unknown
This quote is exactly how I am feeling right now. Today I am missing my family that is in England, but how much more precious are the memories that I have of the times spent with them.
lots of laughs
lots of games
and lots of tea!
Does anyone else have family in another country? Now might be a good time to let them know you miss them. I know now is a good time for me :)
I used to send letters back and forth regularly with my family there. I would keep all the stamps from them, so I decided to make a little collage of stamps so I can always see it and remember special times. Love when art can double as sentimental value!
44 comments:
No, I have our relatives in the same country but it feels like another country because Sweden is looong and we live in opposite parts. That makes it hard to see eachother that much, mostly it´s just twice a year.
We´re used to it but it would be fun to see eachother more.
Have a great day! :-)
oh this is such a lovely post!
The quote and your beautiful project with the stamps is so lovely.
take care xox
Oh England... I wish I was there too...I don't have family there but it's my favorite place on earth...
Aww, hope you get to see them soon?
Love London, and now I feel like another cuppa tea.
I don't have family in another country but I might like to have someone to visit in England. :) I love your stamp art.
Catherine Denton
Oh how sad :(
I know how it is to miss some very dear and sometimes you just wish you could teleport or something.
Xoxo
i love that quote. it describes my every day torture of being away from tom, i wish we could hang out all the time. i think it might be time for a trip to england!!!!!!! when was the last time you visited?
xo,
cb
My family lives quite far apart as well - my parents are in austria, my brother in Italy, my sis in southern germany - i don't get to see them often and yes - i miss them around often!
Your collage is beautiful Shawna! And this phrase quotes it perfectly.
p.s. Thanks for all your wonderful comments. I hope you're doing well and getting time to do the things you love.
Big big hugs!Reese
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i have family in ireland that i haven't seen in over 10 years and i can't wait to go back. some day.
I'm from Ireland and I'll be heading back to the States for college in weeks time. It'll be exactly like this! I hate being so far away from them!
I'm from Ireland and in a week's time I'll be leaving for college in America, and I probably wont see my family for a year or more. It's going to be exactly like this!
Oh, I have not seen you in so long dearest! I have it worst; I have NO FAMILY. My parents are passed on. My aunt and uncle are gone as well and I have no siblings. So, I have FRIENDS LIKE YOU, but I had not seen you in so long. Stay well and come to visit some time. Anita
I have all my family close by so I can't imagine how it would be not to have them around. I would be terribly homesick too! Feel better soon - I love the stamps - what a sweet idea.
Hugs, Stephie x
Happy New Year! I hope you will be able to get "Home" this year to visit them ~ I love what you did with the stamps, what a lovely idea!
Nathalie
Oh gosh, I miss my family enormously.... they are all in Brazil!
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What a touching post! I hope sharing made you feel less homesick! xo style, she wrote
aww I hope you get to visit them again soon Shawna! One of my best friends is in London and I really hope I get to visit there soon (I've never been before). I just love this stamp art.. such a fun and meaningful work of art! xo
I don't have family in another country, so I do not know how that feels, but I do understand what the quote is saying. The speaker worded those feelings in a beautiful way.
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I lovee your blog! That quote is amazingly written and expressed. Your selection on photos are great too.
xo
ejc
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I hope you'll get to see your family soon. Technology is amazing with the ability to video chat and Skype but nothing can replace good old fashioned snail mail!
Ah what a sweet post. When we lived in New Zealand and our families were in California it was so hard to be apart. Now we are all in California...but I miss New Zealand. Funny how that is!
I like your combo of photos, especially tea which I am addicted to. So you are British? Or just that your family is there? My family is in New Zealand but I always feel more nostalgic for London somehow, really love that city.
I love how you framed the stamps. Such a cute idea!
I moved out of state a few months ago, and while its not another country, I have not seen my family since I have moved. Its definitely hard!
beatiful here *-*
thanks for visit
Oh I had no idea that you had family in England. Are you from there originally? Sorry that you're missing them. Most of my family lives here in the tri-state area so I see them quite often. I can't imagine how difficult that must be. xoxo
hope you see your family soon! I love London- one of the best cities i've visited!
Hi! I just found your blog and it is really cute. Love the snow globe diy and the stamp collage is amazing & such a great idea! My family and I are in the same country, but they're on the other side of the U.S. which is basically like being in another country...lol. I miss them but I talk to my mom almost daily so that helps!
Victoria
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I really like the quote and beautiful pics as always!
Missing your loved ones is hard. That's why we have to treasure the times spent together.
Ada
Love your pictures! I´ve been on that situation and it is a bit had, try to keep yourself occupied, it did work for me. Kisses <3<3
England misses you back! xx
The Londoner
i have to say i really miss my parents and being totally spoiled by them!
i'm goingto the us in the middle of the year, so i'll sure miss my family while i'm there!
aww your stamp picture is so sweet! I didn't know you're from England! I mean, I'm imagining you are now :) What brought you here?
We went to visit my dad in Wisconsin just after Christmas. I'm not that close with him, but it was the first time he was meeting my husband or our son, so I'm glad we went and it was a good trip.
All of my husband's family is in Turkey (where he's from). They are dying to meet their grandson/nephew. I feel sad that Rowan is growing up without grandparents sometimes. I guess we'll have to stand in for all sorts of family members!
Happy New Year, Shawna!!
i'm pretty sure i commented on this post....but i just dropped by to say hi sweetie! love the way you made stamps look so pretty!
xoxo
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Cute idea with the stamps! I miss my family too! We have family in Canada, and Washington which is so far away from LA. But I can imagine how you feel being an ocean away! Hope all is well dear and thanks for the sweet comments! xx
The stamp collage is very cute. I love the quote you featured. It is so very true. All of my family lives in the U.S. but we are scattered across the map. We don't see each other very often and there are many lonely holidays. I know I miss spending time with them. But then when we do get together that time is 10x sweeter:)
-Madeleine
Pretty pictures. I totally agree with you about missing someone that quote describes it exactly.
Happy Sunday Poppie Girl!!!!!
How are you sweet girl? I have missed you and I am sorry I am now just getting over here! I can't seem to blog on a regular basis!
After Christmas is a busy time for me too! Myah's B-Day was Tuesday... she is 5. I just can't get over that! In a few weeks it's Cloe's B-day, she will be 12... AH!
She already acts like a teenager!
Life is just busy, especially with 4 kids!
Love to hear what's new in your world!
I love what you did with your stamps, very creative!
Sorry you are missing your fam! O bet they miss you too!
Lots of love Poppie Girl!
gi gi
Hi friend, I miss you!!
Beijos from South Florida,
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Oh dear, I thought I left a comment (must be going mad...) I really love that photo of the Big Ben scene. I miss London so much, but don't miss the weather.
Love your images...
Love London too.
Oh I miss my Mom the most,
she passed away a few years already but up to this day there are still moments when I catch myself thinking she's still here.
Hello Ms. Poppies :)
Love the stamp idea... I used to write letters to my love ones overseas as well. My family is all over the globe and there's nothing I wished more than to visit them in one place :)
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