But at least you do have a couple weeks to figure out some alternatives. Are you planning to look into having a friend/family member take his place?
We knew this
might happen so the plan was for my SIL-to-be to possibly take his place, but she unfortunately can't get the time off.
I'm a believer that things happen for a reason, and maybe him missing out on this trip will make the next trip (where you guys DO get to go to Disney together) that much more special.
He and I basically had the same convo a little while ago.
Ooooh, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's great news for the job front, but so hard at the same time. I'm sorry you are having to deal with this.
Funny but it's something I'm happy to have to "deal" with since it means it's a dream of his coming true. But you're right, it's hard also. I'm doing much better today.
Good luck to your BF as he starts at the academy!! Sending lots of good thoughts his way!
Thank you! He's nervous and has a couple more things to get through before he's finallyFINALLY in but they're pretty minor. I'm so darn proud of him and excited for his new adventure.
Awww, I'm SO sorry to hear that your BF can't make the trip!!
You must be so bummed!!! I'm a firm believer things happen for a reason, and I know it's not always clear at the time, so I hope you see the silver lining soon...it sounds like this is a great opportunity for him!! Hope you're doing okay!!!
You know, it's the weirdest feeling be elated and so sad at the same time!
I'm actually doing much better this afternoon. There's a lot of other stuff on top of the trip change causing stress but last night through this morning we've set up some plans and back-up plans, the trip has been dealt with (more on that later) and we're generally feeling less, well, smooshed.
Sorry to hear that BF can't go on the trip but I am sure everything will work out in regards to the trip. There will always be Disney trips in the future.
We keep telling each other, "Disney isn't going anywhere!"
Sweet boy, he confessed today he was more worried about how sad I was about the trip than anything else. I told him that I'm fine, we've worked it out and now we have another trip to look forward to planning together.
Thanks, Luke.
(Or am I Luke?)
Maybe the two of you can get away more locally for a little weekend trip before his training starts. It's not quite Disney, but if the two of you are together it will be wonderful.
You're so sweet. And you're so right. Unfortunately I don't know if getting away will be feasible (more on that in my update tonight/tomorrow) but we'll definitely be packing in lots of US time. Then, he'll have a week to himself, I'll have a week to myself, we'll also be able to decompress separately and I think we'll both be totally refreshed for the next step...
Wow, Tink, such great news and sad news all wrapped into one. I am so sorry about your trip plans getting waylaid. I know how much you were looking forward to this convertive trip with the BF. But I just keep thinking about your post right after he discovered this job opportunity and how you both were so excited about the possibilities for his dream job! Much as I love Disney, if one or the other was going to get messed up, I would (and I suspect you'd agree) rather it go the way it did. Disney World is not going anywhere! Start planning now for a trip with the two of you once he gets settled and has some vacation time
We should go to EOS so that I can give you a great big hug in person. You're so right on target and this is EXACTLY how I'm feeling. We do have ideas for the new trip and even back-up ideas for the new trip so we'll get there.
I hope your revised trip (with your SIL to be, right?) still turns out to be fun fun fun!
The trip has turned into a solo venture. More on that tonight or tomorrow...
You know, frustrating is the RIGHT word. It was like we were
thisclose to OUR trip and now...well we're just back to square one. But things have been falling into place as I'm sure the universe would have it and today is better than yesterday.
Not to bring you down further...but did you consider the possibility of postponing the trip?
Unfortunately not a possibility. The academy is 10 weeks long starting 10/12 and there are lots of mandatory meetings between now and then, so there's no nice chunk of time. Also, we don't know when he'll be able to start taking time off...BUT we do have a good idea as to when the next trip will be.
So far as this trip, I'll still be going, solo. I love solo trips so I know this will grow on me once I just fully accept it as a
different trip from how it started. BF and I discussed it and he's keeping the week of vacation and he'll have a couple of tests that week and he's using the rest of the time to recharge. I'll recharge in the World. We were both worried the other wouldn't be ok with that plan. when we found out that we were on the same wavelength, the decision was much simpler and one we were both at peace with.
Sorry the trip isn't going to be what you originally planned. At least it sounds like your BF is more into the idea of a WDW trip so it will happen at some point in the future.
Mind you, we got A LOT of stressful news last night, the trip news really which was the least of it (i.e. we now have about a month to move instead of almost twice that). But BF said that's all he could think about - how disappointed he was!
We'll make it to the World together, I know we will. And like everyone else keeps saying, I too believe that everything happens for a reason and this is the BEST reason I could ever think of.
Hey all! 
Thanks to everyone for the kind words, thoughts and encouragement. BF and I have spent the last 24 hours supporting each other, making plans, making back-up plans for our plans, and back-up plans for the back-up plans and we're in a much better spot now than we were at 8:30 last night. The trip is really just a small speck on the radar of things that we have to address, plan for and deal with during this (wonderful) life change, all of which were put on the table in front of us last night.
Speaking of the trip, the plans have also been completely squared away! The trip IS still happening, though it will now be a solo one. My SIL-to-be couldn't get the time off from work and I really couldn't work it out with anyone else I'd want to be there. BF and I talked and talked and talked and decided what would be the best for us emotionally and then worked with Disney and SWA to figure out the best thing financialy. Then I worked to change some things that were really "US" about this trip so that I wouldn't feel the urge to be mopey constantly.
I'll have an update for you, possibly tonight but if not definitely tomorrow, going through all the changes.
Thanks again, guys and gals, for sticking with this PTR as it continues to wind it's way along a VERY curvy road. We certainly aren't ending up where we thought we would when we started off but the new destination is brighter than ever.
You'd have a great time with your SIL, so it's nice to know that's an option. 
Not sure what the deal was before! But now I have lots to catch up on....so here goes nothing!! 
