A Good Day

I went to a wedding. It was pleasant. The bride was beautiful. Now they begin their adventure. It is my hope she has chosen well.

Father has written and informed me Jiao may return. They have begun acquiring her visas. Her visit will ultimately depend upon her. She must keep her scores high at school and work completed at home. Her 3 month visit will show what my father's words could not say, I am thought capable and worthy of his trust. Father says if she comes I will have ultimate authority of her. He will prepare necessary papers to make it so. With them I will be able to seek medical attention if it is required, among other things. I will be as her parent during her visit.

I am sure this visit will benefit Jiao more than the last since it will be for a considerable time longer. She will be able to see more than her teachers can tell her. Reading a book of America is not equal to living here, even if only a short time. There are lessons that may only be learned through experience.

I have settled into my usual tasks having undone all that was done in my absence. I sometimes see myself as thinking of the engineers as my children who require my constant presence. A silly notion to be sure. I am sure it comes from a fondness for them and my desire to provide them what is needed to complete their tasks (I think the last part may be due to selfish reasons. If they do not complete work, the company earns no money, resulting in me not earning money).

There have been more bright days lately. I have made sure to enjoy them as much as possible. I eagerly look forward to more of these spring days that are sunny and warm.