Re-entry forebodings

[jay]

I've been homesick at times... often I dearly miss the kids and Pat and ordinary, familiar things. Part of me is very ready to come home. But part of me is dreading it... this has been a nice little stasis, away from politics and news and relationship issues and financial and job stress. Just the mission, the science, the goals. Once I'm home, things may change or have changed for the worse... and I'm not sure how I fit in anywhere, anymore. Or with whom, individuals as well as groups. But I have no choice. Maybe things will be OK. Or at least tolerable...

Comments

Ah,

[vokzal.livejournal.com]

But you've got little Neat Treasures for the kids, right? And similar-but-appropriate for other Important People in your life.
I would think that would help them remember that you do value them even though you might avoid them for a bit from jetlag.

And work, well, just tell them jetlag, right? :>

Ok, I don't really know what morass you're walking back into, but I bet you can handle it. And I bet that those close to you will understand. (At least, I hope so.)

Re: Ah,

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

I have a wealth of little items... that helped a bit with the kids. And Pat appears to like her new boots. At work... I have to catch up quickly and run a NASA-wide meeting here next Thursday.