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I hadn't seen my brother in over 6 years. I live in the US and he's in Japan. We haven't been that close or talked much since he's been there. So sad to say this but sometimes we went so long without communicating that I 'kinda' felt like at times I forgot I had a brother.
Well I'd been wanting to visit the whole time he's been in Tokyo and just kept putting it off, mostly for financial reasons. My job said earlier this year they were sending me there for business and then cancelled me going at the last minute. Then a few months ago they came back again and said I was going. I didn't tell my brother until everything was booked because I didn't want to disappoint him again.
Long story short, we went, I worked a ton but took a day off and had the weekend to spend with him. In addition my boss surprisingly gave me that Friday off while we were there! So I had almost 4 days with him and I must admit we had a blast. It was SO much fun and I was lucky to have him as my personal tour guide. We caught up on a few things but mostly I just enjoyed spending time with him and seeing how he lives and how much he's grown over the past 6+ years.
But I didn't know leaving was gonna be so hard.......I literally balled my eyes out in my hotel room the night before I left. And on the plane last night. And now again while I'm working from home today. I'm very surprised at this reaction...it was like my heart was breaking come time to leave. I guess I didn't realize how much I had missed him, and I started to feel bad it took me that long to bother seeing my one and only sibling. I guess I'm just a little emotional right now but I really really didn't realize coming back was going to be so hard for me......
You need to appreciate the gift you received. Your brother is back in your life, after a long absence. Build on that reconnection. Your tears indicate it's something you need to keep moving forward. Invite your brother for a visit, or meet in the middle. And, just enjoy.
I live on a different continent than my family and most friends. I haven't lost touch with anybody because I use WHATSAPP and Skype.
It's not completely the same, but I can have a beer with my friend and we wear funny costumes or hats sometimes and make the best out of it!
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