ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
This is going to sound pretty pathetic, but I consider myself pretty close to my family, and a fairly nostalgic person, so change isn't easy for me. Did any of you who moved far away from home have trouble doing so? I've grown so attached to the family farm and the area in general, that it would be very very strange leaving it...and I think it would be very hard for me. Especially since hunting with my father is a big part of a tradition that we wouldn't be able to share anymore.
That is definitely the toughest part of moving away. My family and I are very close as well. My dad has always been and always will be my favorite hunting and fishing partner. Hell, he taught me everything I know. It's going on a little over 4 years since I moved out here. To this day, everytime my parents come to visit or I go visit them my mom cries when we have to say goodbye. It's definitely hard. But, both my parents realize I did it for good reasons (to get a good job). My dad and I still get to hunt and fish together occasionally. Thats what I miss the most is the time we spent together outdoors. As I mentioned it's definitely tough at first but you eventually get use to talking about things on the phone, instead of seeing them everyday. I suppose is't just part of growing up and getting out on your own.