The logistical nightmares of a North American family
All my brothers and I studied our graduate degrees either in Canada or the US, and 4 out of the 5 of us live in Canada or the US. My Mom did her PhD in Spain, and throughout that time, my brothers (and I) have either graduated from their degrees or married or had children. The fact that we are all spread all around North America makes my Mom’s summer travel plans quite complicated, and sometimes turns into a logistical nightmare.
I just talked to my Mom this morning and it turns out that due to unforeseen circumstances, she can’t really come visit me in July of 2011, as we had planned all along (and as I had planned my own year). I totally understand how she wants to spend time with each of her five sons, and I don’t put any pressure on her to come visit me, but now I’m left scrambling trying to readjust my summer schedule. Stay tuned. Fingers crossed for a Mom visit towards mid-end of June.
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