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Reminiscing aboutmemoriesfrom our childhood often leaves us nostalgic and even longing to turn back time.

However, not all memories are so light to remember.

Some of the things that we experience as we grow up can be not so easily processed.

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Unfortunately, at the time the parents were out of state.

The mom was on atripto Prague with the girls brother, and the dad was on a work trip.

Neither of them could come home quickly, especially the mom.

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

In 2o10, a volcano located in Iceland,Eyjafjallajokull, erupted, causing a majorshutdownof any aircraft activity.

This global event resulted in hefty losses for everyone stuck in airports.

The volcanic ash cloud lasted for 71 days and morethan 100,000 flights had to be halted.

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Due to this global incident, there was no way the mom could get back home fast enough.

Since the grandma left, the girl was lefthomealone on the morning of her 10th birthday.

Straight out the gate, the woman suggests that perhaps the grandma didnt really have maternal instincts.

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Which is weird, given that the grandma had had 5 kids.

But even if she didnt have the maternal instinct, that doesnt really cut it.

The doorbell didnt stop ringing, though.

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The girl peeked out, and it was all of her little neighbor friends on her front porch.

In the end, the collaboration of neighbors saved the day.

From the womans point of view, given her experience, it might be a fair thing to say.

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

According to astudycovered inNew York Times, maternal instinct is largely a myth.

However, opinions still vary regarding this topic.Other studiessuggest that maternal bonding is an actual thing.

Changes occur in the parents brain which alter the actions of the subject in question.

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

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Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe

Grandma Takes Flight Back, Leaves 10YO Home Alone While Panicked Parents And Bro Are Stuck In Europe