Very interesting story, brother :) Profoundly told...
yes we had very similar moments/ situations here in Bulgaria... it had a relief as everywhere for a while and now the strike is coming back stronger :)
Sadly I'm waiting for my mom to come from Athens, Greece (she bought a ticket for 3rd of August the other day) and now they closed the border till 4th :D I really don't believe it would be only till then... I also dreamed of meeting my siblings there... after our father passed away in May (due to unclear reasons, but yes - he was heavily ill during the last years) I pray for family reunion, cause my soul needs it
I still have the hope, that a wonderful place and folks await us...