You've had quite the vacation. You've been able to look from the outside into a window of a family that doesn't have much love, affection and affirmation. You now have a better understand of some of your h's projections. It's very sad that to watch "Tiny Tim's" mother be cold towards her son.
Did he put the dirt in something to carry back home? Some people will take dirt from the graves to remember the pour souls that lie beneath the ground.
As for his friend...three years can "age" a person. I'm glad all of you had a good time and I'm also glad your h reconnected w/his friend.
HaWho, you earned your halo and wings. You now have a better understanding of what he's experiencing. It's very sad, but hopefully revisiting those old memories will help in.