My sisters son's baptism is this weekend, and we had every intentions of going and be there with the family. As we got closer to the date we realize that are chances of going was very slim because we just can't simply afford to travel with our family of 8, but I still hanged on to some hope. During this time my husband was notify that he was going to loose his job and his last day of work would be October 31st. For the past 7 weeks we have been stress out specially my husband knowing that he will loose his job and not knowing if he will have one once he is let go. There has been some tention between me and my family for this very reason of me not going to visit, but we can't afford to make trips. I really, really, wanted to be there for my sister and be with the family once again, but it's just not possible at this time. I want to write an apology letter to my sister to let her know how much my heart wanted to be there but I don't know how or if I should tell her our situation as I'm not the kind of person to like to involve other people with our personal problems. Just need to know what to say to her and know that she understands. Thanks!
Need help writing an opology letter to sister
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melagras
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First, I don't know you or your family but they should be understanding about your situation. The timing of the baptism and your husband getting laid off sucks. That is life.
Second, if my sister was in your situation, I wouldn't expect her to come.
From what I read into your thread, it sounds like your family is putting a lot of pressure on you and your family to attend. I don't want to sound cold or smug but is this really about the baptism? Is everyone always expected to attend every single family event?
Second, if my sister was in your situation, I wouldn't expect her to come.
From what I read into your thread, it sounds like your family is putting a lot of pressure on you and your family to attend. I don't want to sound cold or smug but is this really about the baptism? Is everyone always expected to attend every single family event?
bonjonbart
Cathlete
I would tell her exactly what you told us.
It was perfect. She should understand.
It was perfect. She should understand.
RapidBreath
Cathlete
I agree with the other posters, what you just said was fine. Would your sister be willing to set up an ipad so that all of you could skype to the church?
Alisha
Alisha
mspina
Cathlete
I agree with others that what you wrote here is perfect - just lay it out. However, I would call to deliver the news that way, NOT via letter. I would send a card later, but that's not how I would spring the news.
Also, you mentioned specifically the expense of traveling with a family of 8 - what if you just went alone? Could you possibly swing that financially? Bringing the entire family seems impossibly expensive (even without the added pressure of the job loss) - they can't have expected you'd all have come anyway, could they?
Also, you mentioned specifically the expense of traveling with a family of 8 - what if you just went alone? Could you possibly swing that financially? Bringing the entire family seems impossibly expensive (even without the added pressure of the job loss) - they can't have expected you'd all have come anyway, could they?