Just a small bit of pixie dust for my sister? UPDATE page 2!

[C.Ann]

As some of you may recall, my sister's husband died quite suddenly - and totally unexpectedly - on February 19th.. She's been doing quite well, but frankly I was concerned that she was doing too well.. I just had this awful feeling that it hadn't quite "hit her" yet..

She also has some health problems that are made much worse by the cold weather, so I offered her some of my airline credit that was supposed to be for my trip to WDW that I can no longer use now so she could go down to Florida for 10 days, visit our brother in Vero Beach and spend some time with a friend of hers who has a place in Lady Lake.. I thought the trip would be good for her and hopefully by the time she gets back up here to the northeast the weather will be a little warmer..

She was all excited - made all the necessary arrangements - got her traveler's checks - packed her bags - and just called me a little while ago sobbing her heart out.. It just hit her now - she's traveling alone - and there will be no one "waiting for her" when she comes back home..

She was okay by the time we got off the phone, but getting on that airplane alone tomorrow is going to be rough on her..

In the blink of an eye her whole life has been turned topsy turvy and I just feel so incredibly bad for her.. A terrible reminder that sometimes life just isn't fair..

Anyhow, if you could just blow a little pixie dust her way I sure would appreciate it..

Thanks!
C.Ann

 

[Pop Daddy]

that must be hard

 

[Serena]

Sure thing.

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

Oh how sad for your sister. The poor dear!

Sending lots of pixie dust, hugs and all that jazz her way.

Pop Daddy's right. That must be hard.

 

[KristaTX]

- I don't know what to say. I am still so glad that your sister has you to comfort her. Hopefully your brother can do the same.

Krista

 

[tigercat]

I hope the trip will help your sister. It is going to be hard having to face some of the things she will have to face so hopfully some time away with her brother will help.
tigercat

 

[mommytotwo]

It's hard to face what is ahead after a death, especially with what she had to go through. The trip should be good for her to get away from everything. Maybe you could be at her house when she gets back so she doesn't have that feeling of no one not waiting for her. Maybe a little dinner may be nice so that she doesn't have to cook after her long trip. That was really nice of you to offer her the trip.

 

[Dan Murphy]

 

[nativetxn]

Thinking positive thoughts for your sister, C. Ann. Sorry she was so upset.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by mommytotwo
It's hard to face what is ahead after a death, especially with what she had to go through. The trip should be good for her to get away from everything. Maybe you could be at her house when she gets back so she doesn't have that feeling of no one not waiting for her. Maybe a little dinner may be nice so that she doesn't have to cook after her long trip. That was really nice of you to offer her the trip.

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Well the bright side to this (if there can be such a thing when you lose your DH so suddenly) is that her adult sons have REALLY been wonderful! (Prior to this, they weren't around very much..) Her youngest son will be taking her to the airport and picking her up when she comes home.. Nice as that is though, it's just not the "same" as having your DH there to greet you..

I'm doing my best to always be available for her and I talk to her on the telephone numerous times throughout the day.. Oddly enough, this tragedy has made us much closer than we were before - probably because I was standing right there with her when she lost her DH.. I know that in time things will get a bit easier for her, but for now I think she needs all the support she can get.. Just makes me sad that she has to go through this..

 

[NC Belle]

C. Ann--prayers and pixie dust to you and your loved ones. Also a hedge of protection (in other words a big prayer cover) on your family. I hope things get better soon.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Some waiting for your sister when she returns home.

 

[browneyes]

for your sister.

 

[rasnlms]

Sending good thoughts!!

 

[helenabear]

You've got it, C.Ann... I hope all goes well for her on the trip I can't imagine how hard it must be for her right now...

 

[doxdogy]

Hugs to you and your sister.

 

[hockeymom7691]

for your sister!

 

[FINFAN]

of course C.Ann...I do hope that even tho this trip will be one of mixed emotions for your sister, that she can enjoy seeing your brother. How nice that her son can pick her up....it won't be the same as you said, but it will be extra special in a new way.

Pam

 

[C.Ann]

Well she got on the plane and arrived in Florida late this afternoon without a hitch.. Phew!!

I'm hoping she has a great time - and my brother can be SOOOO funny - I'm sure he'll be able to bring a smile to her face..

Thanks for the pixie dust and good wishes!
C.Ann

 

[Serena]