I just can't get excited.

[AmazingGrace]

We did an Make a Wish trip for my son and I shared a lot of your feelings. Like you said, it's a reminder of what's going on with your daughter. In our case, my thought was, that Benji had this totally unfair thing happen to him and this was one of the blessings that made it all just a little bit easier. As far as other people's jealous reactions, Ask them if they'd like to trade places with you and your daughter. mean, but it usually shuts people up skippy quick.
Just go, take whatever blessings you can from this trip and just enjoy!!

 

[minniecarousel]

Of course you're stressed! You have a lot to gather to take your DD on this vacation. I agree witht the "lists" suggestions. Make sure you have most everything you'll need for her. But - hey - they have stores in Hawaii too! What you forget, you can buy there.

I'm betting that you'll be fine once you get there. It's all the prep that's getting you down.

As far as the insensitive remark - just ignore him! Easy for us to say, but that must have hurt!

Hang in there.

 

[moon]

We leave for DD's Make A Wish trip to Hawaii in about a week and I just can't seem to get excited about it.

We had a big party this weekend and everyone was asking about the upcoming trip. I tried really hard to sound excited but a good friend of mine saw right through it.

I'm not sure if it's because of the stress of trying to make sure that I pack everything that we need or what. DD just turned 16yo a few days ago and birthdays and holidays are always so hard.

This trip just seems like this it's another reminder of the horrible disease that she has. If it wasn't for the disease, we wouldn't be going to Hawaii.

A few family members also made comments about how it's not fair that we get a trip just because DD is disabled.

Maybe it's just a combination of all of this.

I hope that I get out of this funk before we land so that we can enjoy the trip. I don't want DH or any of our DDs to pick up on my lack of excitement.


Sorry! Just needed to vent.

I understand how you feel. I hope with all my heart that once you are there you are able to relax and enjoy yourself. A vacation, even a simple change of scenery will be good for all of you; it will recharge your batteries, even if it's for a while

I'm sure your daughter is really excited about going! Everybody needs a vacation, and you sure deserve such a great trip.

Are the relatives who are complaining the same [UNPRINTABLE] who woship their hardwood floors? I DESPISE these people. It is a pity that you need to keep contact with such worthless trash.

I hope that despite everithing you end up having a WONDERFUL trip!

 

[cteddiesgirl]

A few family members also made comments about how it's not fair that we get a trip just because DD is disabled.

Ignore them. They're just jealous that they don't get to go on the trip.

Getting ready for trips are always stressful. Just try to treasure every day that you have with your family.

 

[AndreaDM]

I hope you and your family have a GREAT time!! I had a neice with CF who passed away 3 years ago, but a few years before that the whole family went to Disney for a MAW trip. They are forever grateful for those memories and the joy she had during that trip! But of course there were people who made nasty comments as well. I cannot fathom that any parent would be jealous of a trip when their own child is perfectly healthy.

 

[bumbershoot]

The family member has been cruel to us/DD in the past so it really didn't surprise me but that doesn't mean that it didn't hurt. The comments were made about 10 months ago and the sting is still there.

Oh my goodness, time to end the relationship.

Are the relatives who are complaining the same [UNPRINTABLE] who woship their hardwood floors? I DESPISE these people. It is a pity that you need to keep contact with such worthless trash.

I remember those posts. Was that you posting about it? If so, I remember that it was impossible to sever ties, but really, I would start working towards it, no matter what it does to the rest of the family (and the business I think?).




OP under your circumstances I would imagine all the other emotions about the trip would be covering up excitment, for sure.

But I also think that it's pretty typical for many people to get UNexcited just as the trip is looming. I've seen it for honeymooners, people planning huge trips, etc etc. I'm quite sure that no matter how I feel today, and no matter how great it's going to be during the trip, at some point when we're inside a month from our big trip, I'm going to lose excitement entirely. It's happened before, and it happens to others. So anyway, along with everything else, I think that's just a touch of usual big-trip-nerves.


I'm sure your family will have an incredible trip!

 

[Handbag Lady]

A few family members also made comments about how it's not fair that we get a trip just because DD is disabled.

These people just need to be cut out of your life. At the very least, they certainly don't get an invite to another party!

How incredilby rude of them. They are horrible people.