My Mum (in N.Z. instead of Mom its Mum) is an amazing lady. When my parents and I first arrived in New Zealand in 1980, we embraced many changes. I have to admit for me, as a kid, things were great. Having just left Iran, it truly was like being in “Paradise on Earth.” Mum however couldn’t speak a word of English and in our first year, Dad worked out of town for about 50 of the 52 weeks. They [...] Read more »