Since I am off when every one else is working and working when everyone else is off I doubt there would be any time change that would work. I have some options but not sure if they will work out either.

Whoops --- that got submitted before I was done posting. What are the chances that you and your Sensei might also be able to re-align training times to fit both your schedules? Or has that already been discussed and found to be impossible...?

Well, I'm glad to hear that it's not based on any misunderstanding --- I guess after seeing so many "fallings-out" happen in the Aikido community (which is a shame) I'm always wanting to make peace, especially in ensuring that the folks involved dialogue as fully as they can before making decisions.

Quote "I also do hold the hope that perhaps you and your Sensei may be able to further dialogue and come to a fair compromise based upon both of your expectations." Unquote. Not to worry whatever misunderstanding you saw take place at the gasshuku has long since been rectified and forgotten. It was just a bad coincidence that it happened at the same time. I'm sure lots of assumptions were formed because of it.

Kelly, I'm sorry to hear that finding an equitable balance between the priorities of work, family, and practice is causing so much stress...I realize now how much I really take for granted that at this point in my life, I have one less of these factors (family) to have to consider but also recognize that as one day in the future it may become a factor, I have a great deal of respect for the struggle you currently face. I also do hold the hope that perhaps you and your Sensei may be able to further dialogue and come to a fair compromise based upon both of your expectations. Best of luck, Jamie