That's just the way isn't it?
Family think that you are off to foreign parts and will never be heard from again. Then after a year or two of consistent emails, Skyping and visits to UK, one (my daughter especially,said she would like to come and have a look. Now she and her son are regular and most welcome visitors along with other odd family members who want to "try" Turkay, then keep coming back.
Just glad we bought a nice big 3 bedroom place to accomodate them. bless, they are all welcome.
TC