history: My parents surprised me with a trip up to see me for 4 days.  I was so shocked and am so happy they are here! My parents surprised me with a trip up to see me for 4 days. I was so shocked and am so happy they are here! That's wonderful! I love those 'surprise visit' occassions. Sadly my parents would need to fly across the country to do that and it's just not feasible given my work schedule
current: My parents are in another country so I haven't seen them for about 3 years.  I wish I had money to go visit them.  Yeah, its a pity that I still have to work too but I got to enjoy them this weekend!
next: Oh, your situation knocks mine out for sure. That's great that they did that. Traveling is unfortunatly, very expensive 