jpeka65844
DIS Veteran
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- Jan 10, 2005
We're heading to VWL in 19 days for a trip that's been in the making for over a year.
In the last 3 months, we've had a ton of bad circumstances occur and I'm worrying about how our trip is going to go down.
1. 3 family members have had to drop out completely due to a premature birth that created some health problems for that little punkin......
2. SIL and BIL went forward with planning, even though BIL has been out of a job. No one dreamed he'd be unemployed for over a year. Now that crunch time is here, they're fretting about $$. Can't say I blame them.
3. MIL and FIL have both been battling heel spurs and herniated discs, respectively and we're very concerned about their mobility. We're investigating the possibility of renting ECV's although my FIL's pride might get the best of him.
I just hope and pray that everyone can let go of their troubles and have a good time. DH, DS and I have all been multiple times and are not concerned with missing anything so we are willing to go as slow as everyone wants. It will be DD's first trip but she's 16 months so it won't be like she's missing too much.
Our party is also willing to split up and allow folks to rest, etc....
Not sure what I'm looking for a response to; just a general vent about my hopes that this trip goes smoothly and everyone has fun. DH and I have done all the planning, which we love and don't mind. Everyone agrees that that's been the biggest life saver of all but still.......
Tell me it'll all be ok!
In the last 3 months, we've had a ton of bad circumstances occur and I'm worrying about how our trip is going to go down.
1. 3 family members have had to drop out completely due to a premature birth that created some health problems for that little punkin......
2. SIL and BIL went forward with planning, even though BIL has been out of a job. No one dreamed he'd be unemployed for over a year. Now that crunch time is here, they're fretting about $$. Can't say I blame them.
3. MIL and FIL have both been battling heel spurs and herniated discs, respectively and we're very concerned about their mobility. We're investigating the possibility of renting ECV's although my FIL's pride might get the best of him.
I just hope and pray that everyone can let go of their troubles and have a good time. DH, DS and I have all been multiple times and are not concerned with missing anything so we are willing to go as slow as everyone wants. It will be DD's first trip but she's 16 months so it won't be like she's missing too much.
Our party is also willing to split up and allow folks to rest, etc....
Not sure what I'm looking for a response to; just a general vent about my hopes that this trip goes smoothly and everyone has fun. DH and I have done all the planning, which we love and don't mind. Everyone agrees that that's been the biggest life saver of all but still.......
Tell me it'll all be ok!
Well-broken-in shoes, although I think the pad on that side should have been replaced a bit sooner. 
But, y'know, I kept going even with the heel spur, although it admittedly slowed me down considerable. And I don't reckon on using an ECV next time, either. 
So if your FIL's pride gets the best of him, it may not stop him, either. 
The bigger the group, and especially the more adults, the more likely there'll be interference and people backing out and whatnot. Not a bad sign; just normal, I'm afraid.
We've never had everyone make it to any cousins reunion, however that was a bit extreme. But in my experience, those who get there have a great time anyhow, as long as you don't expect to be "connected at the hip" while you're there. Which you don't, so should all be good. 
