A gogyohka
raised an only child across the ocean from loving grandparents never [not once!] imagining such a fate was awaiting my future children too
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The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱 
Technology has shortened distances. But physical presence can’t be replaced. 🙂
no. being with your grandparents in person is an entirely different thing!
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David
So glad your mother was able to visit. Grandparents mean so much to their grandchildren! ❤
Yes. It was nothing short of amazing. Having a grandparent around makes SUCH a HUGE difference!
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David
Very true and quite poignant, David. Due to Covid, I don’t even get to see my son and granddaughter twice a year, as we had done BC (before Covid). I can’t get vaccinated, so I can’t travel.
Yours,
D
I’m so sorry, Dolly…. that is so unfortunate. Can they visit you? Or is that too risky too?
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David
They are trying to figure out the time, between work and school. I will risk that just so I can see them.
Thank you for understanding.
Yours,
D
I’m interested in how you feel about being an only child. My friends with one child all worry about the burden it places on them, not having siblings to share the hard times of their lives, especially their parents’ aging. Of course they all would have liked more children, but it didn’t happen for many reasons.
I’m glad your mother was able to come and stay for awhile. My parents lived across the country, so we did not visit often either. (K)