Mama Chinedu, actually was right though. It's the thought that counts. And if your family couldn't reach out to you or hear your voice that day, they would feel the absence. Hearing your voice would make them know even though you aren't there physically, you are there in spirit.
Truly, not all that glitters online is gold. It's just so sad one would have to make us feel disappointed when we don't get what we ordered for.