A mom, dad, 2 brothers (one older, one younger) living in Ireland and an older sister living abroad. We all get along pretty well. No nieces or nephew yet. Plenty of aunts and uncles.
I had 6 siblings growing up. My brother closest to me in age died in a car accident along with his only child, the year after I graduated from high school. Now I have 5 siblings left. We all live within 25 mile of home. Still have my mom and dad, too.
I was an only child and I hated it! I still do, even though I've got a large in-law family. My husband is one of four brothers. Since I never had any siblings I find it hard to understand that in lots of families siblings aren't on talking terms. I've still got my mother. My father died of heart problems in -93. My family has grown. My husband and I have three daughters and two granddaughters. My mother-in-law frequently visits, and I've got five nephews and two nieces. All's well etc.
We are dwindling down each year. I have 2 close people. My sister and my hubby. That's all.. I visit with my sister 3 times a day on the phone. She lives 1 hour away from me. Family becomes precious when it becomes smaller and smaller. Barb in Pa.
