First Trip with Mixed Emotions

[Inkmahm]

I am so sorry for your loss. My mom just passed away on the 29th so I understand your pain. I hope the trip gives your family a way to celebrate your fathers life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I"m sorry for your loss, too. Prayers for you, too.

 

[Inkmahm]

So sorry for your loss....we had a similar experience 3 years ago...we were scheduled to go on a cruise for my in-laws 50th anniversary......he passed away right before ...my mother-in-law didn't go but insisted our family and my husbands brothers family go....we had fun remembering different things about dad on the trip

Here's something that I did for my parents' 50th anniversary that I am SO glad that I did. I sent them to Alaska on a land and cruise tour for their 50th anniversary gift. BUT I sent them at their 42nd anniversary, slightly early. At the time, I was worried that my mom's legs wouldn't last until their 50th anniversary and she wouldn't enjoy it as much if she couldn't walk. I never expected my dad to die 1 1/2 years before their 50th. Had I waited, they would have missed their favorite trip of all time. I think it was just meant to be. Whatever reason caused me to give the gift early, the result was that my dad was able to enjoy it. For that I am eternally grateful. I suggest to anyone with parents who may not be in the best of health- don't wait Do today what you can rather than wait for the milestones. The milestones may never get here.

 

[CaskPeg]

I know just how you feel. My DH and I purchased DVC all the way back in 1993. It was our special place to share with families and create Disney Dreams.

However , just after our stay in May 2009, my husband was found to be critically ill....and shortly thereafter....passed away suddenly.

One year after ---I made a ressie for OLD Key West--our home there and invited my best friend for a stay...to share and grieve together. It eased the pain as a year before passing---my DH and I had invited her to come and "share the magic with us".

Although this family time will be hard...try and remember all the happy times shared with all your extended family...and honor your father by "telling tales about him and what a special person he was in all of your lives."

CaskPeg

 

[jerseygal]

Hope this trip can be a time spent with a little step toward the healing process.

 

[jimmytammy]

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is so hard because of the void it leaves in our lives. I pray that your pain will be replaced with fond memories to come.

Our 1st trip ever was planned out of grieve of my DWs father passing from ALS. But it turned out to be a wonderful experience, sad at times, but we all cried together, laughed together and shared memories. Personally, our family, including me, my DW and our 2 kids gained even more. We became big fans of WDW, we eventually bought DVC, and the rest is history.

You will enjoy, it may be sad at times, but together you will create memories, and the fun you will have as a family will be priceless. Celebrate the memory with those you love!