They're all in a hotel. That hardly seems like the environment they may need right now.
I've been thinking about that, and it seems to me that a hotel may actually be a good place for them to start "re-integrating." First of all, hotels are very generic and non-threatening. They use calming colors, very generic art, not a lot of technology, and rooms are usually uncluttered. If you've been deprived at all of a "normal" environment, a hotel room as a starting point would allow you to introduce new things slowly.
It's neutral ground for a reunion. It's not supposed to be "home" which I would imagine is sort of a scary thing for Jaycee --especially since her parents don't even live in the house where she grew up anymore. It would reduce expectations about how she will react to things like old pictures or furniture.
Also, people don't pay attention to other hotel guests very much --there's a sort of annonimity to it.
Add in that I've yet to meet any kid who doesn't think water to play in (as in the hotel pool) is a good thing. Yes, her kids have probably never gone swimming, but this might be a good icebreaker for the kids and their "new" family.
I agree with you, the hotel is a good place for this family to reunite...and for the kids to meet their grandparents. after looking at the pics that are coming out of the "compound" that Jaycee lived in all these years... all the clutter, tents and sheds, not to mention rodents and bugs.. I hope her girls and her are running around using all the vending machines, ice machine, pool and whatever the hotel has to offer...This family has a long road ahead, I will keep them in my prayers.:blowkiss: