I am not very good at Juggling. This week, Owen is back in the UK and I am trying to juggle being a mum full time and work full time. It just doesn’t work and I am failing at both.
In the continuing on-going saga of the medical coverage here, Owen has had to return to the UK at very short notice to meet with his UK Doctors. We have International Medical insurance for our time in China and are also registered with an International Medical facility here. At first glance, this is state of the art, with modern equipment, English speaking Doctors and staff, clean facilities and very professional looking surroundings. However, it is almost impossible to get a straight answer and the answer can change from week to week. Consequently, information we were given on our look/see visit in December has proven to be false and has left Owen unable to get some of the medication that he takes to alleviate the back pain he continually suffers with. So, it is back to the UK for Owen this week. I hope he comes back……..
Meanwhile, I am juggling school bus stop drop off, pick up, dinner, laundry, homework, remembering and planning for all the different school activities, commuting, meetings, deadlines, projects and conference calls. For only 4 days.
Luckily, the Ex-pat community really do support one another. My meeting ran late yesterday and I was cutting it fine to get back in time for the school bus drop off. 1 quick text and my mind was put at rest with an immediate offer to collect them and keep them until I got there (I was 5 minutes late!)
This week I feel like a total failure at everything. I really don’t know how single mothers cope – to my mind it is impossible to do it all. I am so grateful for such a supportive husband who takes care of so much that I often take for granted. Never again!!!!!!!
osiochina 
great post