I have some difficulties with my young man's family. We're very different, and I've only been to New Jersey twice to see them. I'm rather reserved and formal around people's folks, and I suppose this is the heart of my issues. I just never quite know how to act. My young man asserts that they love me, and think I'm a quality lady, but all the same, I feel very ackward. I do love his grandmother, though, and we have the best time together, so it does go to prove I'm not doing everything wrong.
My family thinks he is a gem, and I'm inclined to agree. He's the son they never had, and with my father not being in top condition anymore--very difficult for a man who was a star athlete and a Merchant Marine for 25 yrs--my young man picks up some of the slack without making it obvious. I could not have done as well as I have this past year or so without him, and my folks know that.
Now, if only I could convince the Portuguese side he's as good as any boy they want to bring over from the Islands for me...
~Emma
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