Some decisions are tough indeed, but regardless, you must make a choice considering some factors, as it affects you. This week, we are presented with this question below from ladies of the hive community.
You received an invitation to three special occasions, but they all fall on the same day and at different locations — a wedding of your cousin, a huge family reunion, and your best friend's wedding anniversary. Where would you go and why?
Sincerely, these three occasions are unique, and if wishes were horses, then I would love to appear as a 3-in-1 human, lol, in order to witness the whole event from beginning to end, but since I have no superpower, I will choose to attend the huge family reunion, and I will tell you why.
I value the people who shaped me into the woman I have become today. I value the diverse manner of support I get from my family and how my family usually stands for me through every season of my life. I cherish family togetherness and the connection that comes with being together with my blood, creating lovely lasting memories.
Family reunions aren't something that happens always. In my family, it takes two to three years before we have a huge family reunion, and whenever we have something like that, it usually involves large family members. Everyone with their wives, husbands, children, and grandmas is coming together to celebrate the family love. To be sincere, it's one of the greatest events I am always looking forward to. Missing this event means that it will take a very long time for everyone to come together again; obviously, I might not get that exact group together again anytime soon, and that means missing the chance to reconnect with my older relatives and share in our family history together. Family always should come first, and I believe I have convinced you with my reasons for this choice.
On the other hand, I value my good friends a lot and would always show up on their special occasions to share in their joy. Friends are important in our lives, and it is important to be there for them on such occasions, but since the anniversary is something that would keep happening annually, then I would choose to send a gift across stating the reasons for my absence. Some other time, there would be lots of catching up with the friends.
Cousin's wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and to be sincere, my presence will be felt much here, but then, my immediate family is my first priority. When everyone leaves me in a storm, my family is always there, offering their shoulders to lean on, and so the need to strengthen that bond whenever needed.
Overall, it's a tough decision, as these people involved in the three occasions are important figures in my life, and being there to celebrate together will make a difference, but in all, a choice must be made, and that's a family reunion for me.
This post is in response to the ladiesofhive contest #235
All images were taken from canva