NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[disneykelly73]

Ok.. now I am in tears at my desk.

God Aisling, I can not imagine what you went through. I know that I was an emotional cripple that day and in the days that past. I couldnt think about anything other than what happened... and I was constantly glued to my tv.

 

[Aisling]

OMG Aisling... We will NEVER forget and this may be very un-Christian of me, but we'll NEVER FORGIVE either....

Brenda, I totally understand. And nevermind calling it un-Christian, you're a normal human being with feelings.


Now Tig, am I understanding correctly that your mom's not going, either?

 

[trinibjill]

No Aisling - Mom's not going. It's too expensive for just one person. At first Brenda was going to have one of her family share with me. It was too much money though.

So - no we won't be doing the xmas thing at wdw. I cancelled that trip too.

I was just there in Aug. And, I figure in less than 2 years I should be living there & hopefully working there so the cost will be nullified & all of my friends & family can be my guest to the parks & yes, that includes you.

I will be lurking until you guys leave.

 

[nskjerven]

Aisling:

Ya got me in tears too.

Hugs and love coming to you on this day of remembrance.

Nan

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Thank you. We're waiting to find out whether Joe's ma's cancer has spread... I worry for the kids handling all this - she's sorta separated from Joe's dad and Joe's an only child. She's only about 55 and leads a VERY healthy life so t'was a big shock to all. No guarantees in life, I guess...

 

[Aisling]

She's only about 55 and leads a VERY healthy life so t'was a big shock to all.

If it's a bit of hope, my dad is a colon cancer survivor.

 

[Aisling]

I sensed from elsewhere that I may have upset some people with my post. I want to apologize for the graphic nature of what I wrote. I'm truly sorry if I upset anyone. I didn't think as I wrote, it just all came out, and I know I should have warned everyone, but I honestly didn't realize how graphic I'd been. I didn't mean to upset anyone.
It was never my intention to make anyone uncomfortable, and I will delete some or all of it if you think it's necessary.

 

[trinibjill]

baloney on deleting it. We need to remember.

I was laying on the couch when that came over the air. Sometime in the morning. I watched it on tv ALL DAY. It was shocking, horrifying cruel. It was sad. It brought us together.

It was what happened.

Leave it there.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I heard it on the news and refused to believe it was real...what they say about kids being desensitized by tv is true, I am one of those kids.

I spent the first 20 or 30 minutes of it shaking my head at it...I worked in an office at the time and by the end of the day, those that stayed at work that day had a few places set up in the building where we could go and watch the news. I was watching it on my computer at my desk most of the day (on the news sites) and had news radio on.

PS: listen to Mom. Leave it there.
__________________

 

[CustardTart]

I sensed from elsewhere that I may have upset some people with my post. I want to apologize for the graphic nature of what I wrote. I'm truly sorry if I upset anyone. I didn't think as I wrote, it just all came out, and I know I should have warned everyone, but I honestly didn't realize how graphic I'd been. I didn't mean to upset anyone.
It was never my intention to make anyone uncomfortable, and I will delete some or all of it if you think it's necessary.

Oh hon! There's no way that your post could be upsetting - it was moving and real and awesome. I thank you for posting - sure, it made me cry but tears are a sign I remember and I always want to remember... I can recall exactly what I was doing that day - viewing a show home in my area. The truth is, I watched the horror unfold thinking it was a movie! I will never forget...

I'm watching a TV prog right now about a woman (Tanya Head?) who pretended to be a 9/11 survivor - bizarre...

 

[magicalfam5]

Aisling--thanks for sharing your memories of that day with us. That was very moving. I think we'll all remember exactly where we were when that happened.

Colleen--we will miss you and your mom. Sorry you won't be cruising this year. We'll have a drink, or two, or three for you.

Judy

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Thank you Judy,

I believe you all owe me at least three each and I expect video or photographic evidence of said beverages when you all return home

Video would be cool, photographs are acceptable

 

[grimgrinnin]

I sensed from elsewhere that I may have upset some people with my post. I want to apologize for the graphic nature of what I wrote. I'm truly sorry if I upset anyone. I didn't think as I wrote, it just all came out, and I know I should have warned everyone, but I honestly didn't realize how graphic I'd been. I didn't mean to upset anyone.
It was never my intention to make anyone uncomfortable, and I will delete some or all of it if you think it's necessary.

Thank you for posting your story Aisling.
People NEED to be upset over this. It NEEDS to make people uncomfortable. Leave it there, and please post it on every 9/11 for the next 20 years.


grim

 

[grimgrinnin]

Tig/Jill - you aren't going either?

Bummer!



grim

 

[nskjerven]

Aisling:

You know I'm in the leave it be set. As Grim said people need to upset and uncomfortable. That is a small price to pay for those that lost their lives or loved ones that day.

Sorry you are feeling the need to make an appology.

Now....let's talk about how happy my mom is for going on this cruise.

Lee took her to her mammogram appt today, and since they have a shop there I suggested she get her a new swimsuit, and believe it or not SHE DID!!!

This is the first swim suit my mom has bought in at least 20 years!!!!

She is very excited about our trip and also very happy that Grampa (my dad) is also bringing his grandchildren to WDW for Xmas. My dad rest his soul would love it that mom is happy.

Looks like we are narrowing down who can travel with us and I'm voting for WL Aisling so we will have some good times!!!

Back to the salt mines for me now. Catch ya all later

 

[tiggerwannabe]

That is so cool Nan!

Does she have her formal and semi formal dresses yet?

For that matter, do you!?

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Helping plan for me makes me almost as happy as going!

I was over reading Deb Wills' bog from her last cruise during Hanna. Their double dip turned into a Magical Mystery Tour

http://land.allears.net/blogs/

 

[artman]

Very sad not to get the chance to meet you Tig and Jill. I may have to go on that chicks only cruise. I am on the lookout for a gold lame dress.

Thanks for sharing your 9/11 story Aisling, it is very important for everyone to be reminded. The day had a long lasting impact on the world resulting in many bad things and even a few good things.

Here is a bit of Condoleezza Rice's remarks made 2 years ago on the 5th anniversary of 9/11 while she was visiting Nova Scotia.

It is often the darkest of times though that summons the better angels of our nature. It is often in those times that we see the good side of the human spirit. And this was certainly true on September 11th, especially among the people of Canada. On that morning, hundreds of planes bound for the United States were ordered to land immediately in the nearest county -- the nearest country. For more than 33,000 people aboard 224 flights, that country was Canada.

When these travelers arrived here in Halifax, or in Gander, or Moncton or Vancouver, most were weary and confused and scared. In fact many, shut off from the news, didn't know where they were or why there were there. And then they learned of the attacks.

All across this country, you and your fellow Canadians greeted your guests with warm hands and comforting words and clean clothes. You opened your churches, your community centers, your own homes, to offer a bed or a blanket, a warm place to stay no matter how long. You took to your kitchens to prepare meals for thousands of hungry people and you gave everyone a chance to call their loved ones and tell them not to worry, to tell their loved ones, "I'm safe, I'm well. I'm in Canada."

Here in Halifax that morning, local radio stations begged people to call the Red Cross and volunteer their homes. Within hours, those same stations were begging people not to call anymore. The outpouring of support was just so overwhelming. One Haligonian called and left a message anyway, saying simply, "I only have one bed, but I can sleep on the sofa."


Over 7000 people made an "unscheduled" stop in Halifax that day. While it was inconvenient to everyone, many made friendships that will last a lifetime when they were billeted at homes throughout the Halifax area. I'll bet love and friendship is not one of the results the terrorists had planned for that day.

 

[Az Pirates]

I'm so sorry to hear about Anjelica's brother. While I'm sure there's nothing anyone can say that will be enough to take away the hurt, we will definitely keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.
I wish there was a way to send strength and comfort across the miles.


Aisling,
I remember hearing about Father Judge in the weeks after the attack. I cried then, and I cried just now when I read your post about that day. But I certainly don't think there's any reason for you to apologize.
I sometimes wonder if in our attempt to make things OK, we diminish the gravity of what happened.
As others have said, what happened was what it was, and we need to remember.

 

[Aisling]

That is so cool Nan!

Does she have her formal and semi formal dresses yet?

For that matter, do you!?

Oh no don't me started on clothes again! I won't be able to stop!