Moving to a small mountain town in 2017 promised an active lifestyle and deeper community connection. The decision involved significant trade-offs, particularly the distance from grandparents which was more challenging than anticipated. Family rituals like video chats and occasional visits help maintain relationships, but they don't replace the immediacy of in-person interactions. Questions arise about whether the adventure of mountain living compromises family closeness, balancing values of connection, nature, and togetherness against the challenges of long-distance family dynamics.
Relocating meant moving hours away from our kids' grandparents. The absence of family ran deeper than we expected, missing the presence of people who love our children.
We cultivated a sense of spaciousness and calmness in our days that's hard to describe until you've lived it. We assume the bond between our kids and their grandparents would remain strong.
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