Glad to hear about H's Mother, but sorry to hear about your dog...
Definately a lot going on in your lives right now - DBing has had to take a backseat. Or has it? During these times of stress, we can show our true nature - our best side, so perhaps you've been doing some surreptitious DBing? Anyway, you've been supportive and "there", and that says a lot about you.
It's great that you will still go on your trip even if H can't go. You need a break. And your goal isn't impossible - if you consider your baby steps along the way. You've offered your help, your time and your support, and presumably have had some friendly or at least polite interactions with H?
These are to be built upon, but for now, take your break and clear your head a little, and you'll gain new perspective and new strength
Thinking of you and your loved ones Mel
It's time to live, it's time to love, it's time to do what's afraid of
It's time to breathe, time to relieve, it's time to shine
