In some ways, my family is horrible at communicating. The Parents will hear something from an older sibling, and then they (the parents) will forget to tell any of the younger siblings. This happens frequently. We all get together once a year, and besides that we don't see each other that much.
In other ways, my family is great at communicating. The Four email each other regularly. Josh calls everyone regularly. Joanna and Nathan talk consistently. Matt texts Mom. Naomi and Joanna live together. And Dad emails the whole family every Saturday or Sunday. I know that our family is on the unique side by having a dad who sends out weekly emails encouraging his family and updating them on family news.
I hope, as our family continues to settle around the world, we'll continue to stay in touch. I look at my parents and how they have little to no communication with their siblings anymore. I look at my siblings and parents and deeply desire to continue to have open lines of communication. Wherever I am, wherever my journey of life takes me, I want to continue my communication with my family. The whole crazy bunch of them.
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