Living?

My dad raised the issue of taking an overseas position in China, 3 years shy of retirement. It wasn't the first time he raised the issue, but it had always sounded like the company would like him to go, but he is reluctant.

Last week's conversation, I finally realized, he WANTED to go. Like the final adventure before he retires. It is something he had always wanted to do: take an overseas posting. He never did it when we were kids, because it would have been too disruptive, and plus, who was to care for granny? Now that the kids have kids, this is no longer a problem. Except, he wanted someone to support him in his decision.

Not complain that he is forsaking the granny, or the grandchildren.

I suppose it is so bizarre to realize that dad is just like me, wanting to sniff a different air.