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<p>D1 wasn’t home this year for Thanksgiving; she was with her in-laws; and we now count ourselves lucky when we get even a few days here or there with her. D2 was home for a long week at Thanksgiving, and it was wonderful. She’ll be home in 3 weeks for a month, but told us that research plans for the summer will probably mean she won’t be home for more than a week or so.</p>
<p>We understand and completely support her; but the new norm is hard for all of us.</p>