Appreciation

My Dh and MIL had a very long and heated discussion on Saturday night. The discussion started at the dinner table (Paki time being 9:00 dinner of course) and lasted until 5am! I don't think that my family has spoken to each other for that length of time for a combined a period of two years. LOL.

There were a lot of tears and various emotions throughout the tirade. A lot of personal family history was shared and descriptive examples were given, etc. What I am surprised by, and what I appreciate, is that the entire conversation remained in English. I know that it must be difficult (especially for my MIL) to continue such lengthy and emotional proclamations in one's second language.

I am so appreciative, because, even though I remained silent througout the whole event, I know that deliberate effort was made to include me, which meant so much!