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EllenCaruso, you have done the right thing. I'm not sure anything will relieve their anger except the passage of time. Your parents are probably sick to death of living covid 24/7 and worrying about it and missing their family and while being bored to tears. I can totally understand why they are disproportionately upset and so disappointed. Still, you did the right thing. Just hold your ground, respectfully. Can you talk to them about rescheduling? That may placate them. If you do reschedule make sure they give you an actual verbal affirmation that they understand your "Cancellation Policy". Best wishes to you!
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You'll just have to continue explaining your logic to your mother, whether she understands and accepts it or not. If she's plugged in at all, she knows about Covid-19 and the restrictions we've all been subjected to for months now. You're doing this for their safety and health, and due to the fact that they're elderly & your DH can easily bring the virus home with him as a city commuter.

The next time you make such an offer to your folks, IF you ever do, I'd make it clear that it's contingent upon certain criteria being met. Only IF the conditions are right will you risk taking them in for a long weekend.

I'm sure they'll get over their anger eventually, since it's probably just disappointment they're truly feeling. You're doing the right thing, so try not to lose perspective and just keep their best interests at heart, just like you have been. Crazy how parents can make us feel like The Bad Guy so easily, isn't it?
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