Home Again

Well, I’ve had a little time to decompress and get some sleep.  Rest crammed in the belly of a flying metal beast is near impossible unless you have the advantage of being stacked in the esophagus, closer to the maw.  I think they call it business class. 

My dad is resting and being analyzed, and will hopefully recover fully from his travels.  The flight went well enough, without any major incidents.  When I checked us in online and printed boarding passes, I requested a wheelchair at every airport, which helped facilitate movement and allowed us to bypass most of the lines through security and boarding.  All the airport staff were very nice and accommodating, which eased much of my travel anxiety.  None of them will ever read this, but I thank them just the same.

I’ve had a little time to unpack, do some laundry, and organize things, but not thoughts.  I imagine I might have some more posts trickle out of  my head during the next week.  I thank you for reading thus far, but don’t want to try your patience any longer than necessary, so you don’t have to read the wrap up if you don’t want.  You’re more than welcome to, but it will just be my after thoughts, preserved for my own posterity.

It’s great to be back.  The air is drier, and has a sweeter smell.  All the surfaces are softer and more familiar.  To celebrate my return, Tanja took me to the local coney island where I broke diet to have two chili dogs and a helping of chili cheese fries.  I needed to shock my gastrointestinal system into western diets, at least that’s the excuse I’m using.  I worry about the welfare of my relatives in Taiwan and their worry for my dad, but unfortunately, I have no way of communicating directly to them.  I emailed one of my cousins to keep him abreast of my fathers condition with the hopes that the information will disseminate to everyone else.  I’m sure my mother has contacted people as well.

I can’t foretell when the wrap-up posts will be made, but I can guarantee that they will be made.  If you’re leaving me now, thank you for bearing with me this long.  I appreciate your audience, patience, and well wishes, and more than welcome your comments.