well, at least you're still proud of me

"I am sure I don't have to tell you how hurt D is, or how bad he feels not to have the support of his brother and sister, during the most important event in his life. I really can not understand your decision. It sets a precedent that can only result in the injury and eventual destruction of all of your family relationships."

---from my dad.

I wrote my brother a letter, explaining that I really don't have any flexibility with this job and that this decision wasn't made to hurt anyone. That I love him and that I want to support him, but maybe with a duty that more appropriate for someone that lives out of state. I'm not changing my mind.

Sigh. I told you this would be a disaster.