So very sorry to read of Bob's passing, LM. hug:s What wonderful things you will doing to remember Bob's memory, and his life, a celebration to be sure. Keep close, forever, those wonderful memories of a sweet nine years. God bless you and your family, God speed for Bob. His picture there with little Emma just says it all, love.
My deepest sympathy to you on your sudden and unexpected loss. Although not the same as losing a spouse, I lost my dad a week before our trip in 2008. I almost cancelled it, but it was my dad's wish that we go no matter what and it turned out to be the best thing I could have done. I will not lie and tell you there was not sadness during the trip, but there was also joy and laughter to go along with the tears. I have made it a tradition now at Disney to buy a balloon and give it to a child in my dad's memory (this is something that my dad always did for his grandsons--buy them a balloon). I like to think my dad is smiling down whenever I give the balloon to a child.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. I think it is a great idea to go and celebrate his life in his favorite place and to celebrate life in general, he probably would have wanted you to do it. God bless your family and have a safe and comforting trip.
I got goosebumps while reading your post. I'm so, so very sorry to hear this but I'm sure he'll be with you somehow during your trip and seeing you enjoy the place you both loved and by paying tribute to him will only further put him in peace. My thoughts are with you and I hope you smile at WDW.
I am very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I am in tears as I write this.
But I am thankful that you shared your story with us as painful as it must have been to write, because it is a reminder that we must live everyday to the fullest and take those family trips and make those special memories whenever we are able. Life is too short not to enjoy as much as possible. Stay strong.
I, like everyone else here, am truly sorry for your loss. I agree with going on the trip though. I'm sure it will be tough at times but what better place to think of the happy times than at WDW. I can't imagine he would have wanted you to cancel the trip and stay home crying. I'm sure he would want to see you having fun and smiling. Keep your chin up and remember he'll be with you in spirit laughing and smiling right along with you!
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