I was supposed to be on my way to WDW today...*sigh*

[AnninIowa]

Come join my pity party! We were supposed to be on our way to Florida today for 5 nights at AKL....but then my dad broke his hip in January (shattered it, actually), so the trip had to be cancelled. He is still recovering, and it will be a long time before he is back to normal, if ever.

I'm actually fine with the trip being cancelled - I figure everything happens for a reason, and the most important thing is my dad's recovery. I just can't help myself thinking the "where would we be right now" thoughts. Right now we'd be on the last leg of the plane ride heading into Orlando.

*sigh*

Okay, no more feeling sorry for myself! I'm off to lunch with friends and then back to the boards to dream about the next trip!!

P.S. Let this be a lesson to everyone to BUY THE TRIP INSURANCE!! We were able to get a full refund on our non-refundable plane tickets because of the insurance. $130 of insurance to get back $1000 in airfare....definitely worth every penny!!

 

[ldrprn]

Sorry to hear aboutr your Dad and your trip. Hopefully better things to come. I wanted to second the trip insurance. We missed a weekend cruise because of a 6 hour flight delay, and not only did the insurance reimburse us for our cruise, but for one night at the hotel we stayed at in Orlando once we got there. Will never go without it again.
Val

 

[Stitchmistress]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. You are right, trips can be postponed, but family is all-important. I'm glad to hear this about trip insurance. I have never had it, but I think I will invest for future trips. I have had problems with cancelled flights lately, and while it didn't affect my Disney stay (I was staying with family first), I might not be so lucky next time.

 

[Carolinagal]

Very sorry to hear about your Dad and hope he is making a good recovery.

Your attitude is to be admired, and I hope your next trip turns out even more spectacular!

 

[MenashaCorp]

Great attitude, indeed!!

I can't say I know how you feel, but I recently went through something similar. It gets better when you start planning your next Disney trip...

 

[AnninIowa]

Thanks all! Dad is even talking about the next trip, so gives him motivation to heal faster!!