Dwight traveled from Texas to New England in the mid of May. He arrived at Vermont, his friend's wedding to perform his harp. I remember he arrived at Uncle's in the early June. My mom and I went to uncle's house to meet him. Everyone wants to try his tent on top of his Rav4. We then proceeded to uncle's house. The rest of night, he performed his harp piece for all of us. And I suggested we sing together for Dwight also have a guitar. I recorded a video. It was quite fun. Even Aunt May chimed in, and I feel she did enjoy some singing.
I suggested to my sis that she and her husband can come and sing Karaoke with Dwight, I could also invite uncles. It was a very hard week for them. One of my mom's oldest friend from USA passed away suddenly just a couple days ago. Her son was the only survivor. And she's such an important person in the Chinese congregation. My sis did not broke the news to my mom, since my mom does not belong to the Chinese congregation. She's afraid it's a shock for my mom. I agreed, since I saw how impactful was the other sister's passing for my mom. My sis and her husband, along with their Chinese congregation coordinated their effort taking turns to be with Betty's son, sitting in the hospital, driving him to do errands, giving out suggestion, providing food. For example, my sis told us there're days they spend over at hospital for more than 4 hours. And to the end, some patients and nurses were amazed and can't stop wondering who this woman is.
Though it was a difficult week for my sis and her husband. She agreed the Karaoke since Dwight did express a want to meet my sis. My uncle did not want to come at first when he knew we intend to sing. But for the reason I did not remember, they eventually said yes. Uncles and my sis brought some food, I bought Costco rotisserie Chicken and potato chips and salad. I got some cheese and ham for cold dish. The night was quite interesting, even my mom sang a song. And aunt May sing a couple. Then Dwight sang a few.
After staying at uncle's for 10 days, Dwight left for New York. And from my aunt PL, we knew she went to Philly afterwards. During Dwight's 10 day stays, I watched the last game of NBA eastern conference championship. It was disappointing game. We also played some basketball. He's getting quite good. He played a lot as he told me. And he is not shy from playing other people. During those 10 days, I think they went to eat quite often. Uncle picked up all the tabs. We also had ramen, a new shop just opened up in Andover this year.
Then on 7/4/2023, Dwight came back from his Philly trip. This time, he stayed at our place. But he fell sick. Then my mom fell sick, she was very tired from her three day convention with my sis. All the elements mixed up at the same time. I was irritated and agitated. Both of them lost appetite. Now I can understand why mothers in the world will not be happy if their kids did not finish their plates. Because there's not much else a human being can do under the stress. Though I suspect our food made Dwight even less appetizing. I appreciate that Dwight was mild enough to hear me vent, even when I told him if he felt better, he should leave. I was annoyed that he's feeling under weather but kept saying he's fine. I was lucky enough that he has a brain and rational enough. And the weather did not help at all, that week was the hottest week, the whole 7 days. Our lack of air conditioning really exacerbate the situation also.
Dwight arrived on Sunday night, he left the next Saturday. I knew he's feeling better, still a bit weak though. He scheduled his camping site, made contact with his friend at Concord, MA and upstate New York. Then he left. I met him at Walden Pond the next day. He wanted to read Walden Pond at Walden Pond. It feels like a bucket list thing to do. Walden Pond parking was not kind to the out of state people, it's $30. After we went to market place for all day breakfast, then we part ways.
It was an experience. For him, and for us. For me and my mom, we lived like a hobbit, never travel except necessary. Very seldom dining out, only necessary, or for my case, long for certain food.
I just want to write down so I won't forget what has passed.
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