Sometime during my travels, surrounded by cultures that prioritize family above all else, I realized I felt wrong for not being at home with mine. For a number of reasons, I decided to go home for a month to see my mom and help out around the house, and then visit my grandparents and extended family in Iowa. An added bonus: my sister decided to come home early too to have more time together! And after the 4th of July weekend in Iowa, my mom and I had plans to come to France f