we all do what we can. i have never defaulted on a swap, even when my mom died last year. i, too, have had things come in months later, and things just never get here at all. i have always thanked my swap partners , either by p.m., or more often on the thread. and i ask if there is a need for rushing.
mama-- good job!! there are unhappy people in every career. too bad you got the one at your school. 3.8 is nothing to sneeze at!! no puking is even better!! lol