I will leave Taiwan 3 weeks from today. Although I have really enjoyed this year, I can't say as I am sorry to go. I think this sorta-city girl needs more than a rural small town can deliver. People have been super but I sort of wonder how many, if any, I will stay in touch with long term.
I gave a workshop a couple of weeks ago for the other teachers. On the cover of my handout I put my email address, told them it was my "forever address" and said they now had a friend in America. They chorused back with "what does that mean?". A panicky moment as I pictured them and all of their loved ones descending on wherever I end up living, but having come to know a little about these folks, I know I need not fear. They have to be home to Mom's house for dinner by Sunday latest.
As a person who comes from a rather "loose" family grouping, it is difficult for me to imagine the obligation of couples marrying and having to move in with the husband's parents, like it or not. Especially when they are educated, employed and the parents are not needy.
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You'll be happy to know that Frank seems to be almost dislodging from the hull of our house. He and Kelly have been looking at houses, and pestering us. I really miss you Karen, and hope to hear from you once you return triumphantly to the USA.
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