What now?

How much can one family lose in a matter of a few weeks?
My elder son, now back in Washington, accidentally left his backpack at a bar at a friend's going away party the other night. When he went back to get it, he found his video camera, ipod, and British passport were gone. Add that to his wallet that was stolen in Barcelona last month, and the kid really doesn't have much left.
Not to mention no home in Washington.
Then there's the Macbook, digital camera and money that was taken when my house was burgled in Italy two weeks ago.
It has not been a good month for us in terms of possessions.
Thank god that's all they are in the end.
Even though you do get attached to them. He told me on the phone today that he misses his ipod. He was always listening to music. And I know he's going to miss his video camera soon too, which he used a lot to shoot videos he then posted on YouTube. It was his Christmas present last year. Oh well.
More important than the stuff, ultimately, is the fact that my son is flopping around in Washington now, staying in a friend's spare room, not sure what to do now, beyond wait to hear from Milan and get a new driver's license.
And we're here.
Something is wrong with this picture.
He should be staying with his parents if he has no job -- and now no stuff (got rid of all his college furniture and his ancient old car is on its last legs), shouldn't he?
Everything feels wrong.
Should he come here? Look for a job here too? He's intrigued by London, but will he like it? I'm not even sure I like it.
He doesn't have any friends here, doesn't know anyone at all, except us.
Is that enough when you're 23, almost 24?
Probably not.
What about if this thing in Milan doesn't happen after all? It is Italy, let's be serious.
Something has to give here soon.