Hi,

From a kid perspective, I grew up a long way from a lot f my family. I missed them all A LOT but phone calls and letters helped. (Of course the internet wasn't around - wow that makes me sound like a dinosaur!)

The minute I said goodbye to family I would start writing them a letter - it occupied me and made it hurt less. I would also look forward to calling them when I, or they - depending who was travelling - reached their home safely.

Hope this helps.