Vickilynn42
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We had a seven day in-the-park trip planned and landed in sunny Orlando on this last Sunday, May 9th. After an afternoon of swimming in the pool, we headed to bed fairly early for a big day in Magic Kingdom on Monday. Shortly after going to bed, we got a call that my husband's father had a heart-attack and was being life-flighted out to another town. Family told us not to come home yet, that they thought they had him stabilized, so after much discussion, hubby and I made the decision to stay and play it by ear. We went to our first day in the park and had a wonderful Magic Kingdom day- even though we kept in touch with family all day and did a lot of worrying- we managed to make some good memories. Next morning we got up, headed to Disney Studios and rode Rocking Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror with virtually no waiting- over and over. About two hours in, we got the news that it didn't look good, that my father-in-law had started to bleed in his brain (stroke) and it was just a matter of time before he passed.
There we were, on the trip that we all had dreamed about for so long, and were so excited for- and getting the news that Dad was dying. Absolute devastation. We left the park immediately and arranged our flight- Southwest was amazing and got us on early the next morning- which was today. They didn't charge us anything extra. Disney staff were amazing- not only were they comforting, but they credited us six days at the park, so we didn't lose our money.
Dad died sometime early this morning, and left behind a sweet, amazing woman, and many kids and grandkids. He will be missed more than words can say. We flew in this morning, and will move forward with our lives. But we are looking forward to a time soon when we can return and carry on with our dream trip. And while we are there, we will put dad's name on a balloon, say a few words to him, and let the balloon fly away in his memory. We love you Dad.
There we were, on the trip that we all had dreamed about for so long, and were so excited for- and getting the news that Dad was dying. Absolute devastation. We left the park immediately and arranged our flight- Southwest was amazing and got us on early the next morning- which was today. They didn't charge us anything extra. Disney staff were amazing- not only were they comforting, but they credited us six days at the park, so we didn't lose our money.
Dad died sometime early this morning, and left behind a sweet, amazing woman, and many kids and grandkids. He will be missed more than words can say. We flew in this morning, and will move forward with our lives. But we are looking forward to a time soon when we can return and carry on with our dream trip. And while we are there, we will put dad's name on a balloon, say a few words to him, and let the balloon fly away in his memory. We love you Dad.
