There are some moments in our lives when you need to talk to someone...and then not really 'talk' per-say. Since this is Disney and wedding related...I figured the best place to 'talk' is here with my Disbrides and friends.
My uncle recently passed away.
And while yes, this is sad, I was able to spend some amazing time with him before his passing. One night, in the confines of his hospital room along with my aunt, I was able to spend some time with him. We both shared a common interest. The love for Disney. He had done the summer college program in 1996 and kept a first hand account of his experience. He was bell captain at the Grand Floridian. We spend a good hour focused completely on each other and his story. It was an amazing time and one that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
He passed on Monday and yesterday was the funeral.
My aunt is an amazing woman. She is loving and graceful and took the absolute best care of my uncle. She is truly an angel. As we were sitting around the bar after a meal fit for kings, she told me this.
"About a week ago, your uncle told me that he wanted you to have dinner at the Chef's table as our wedding gift to you. I spent time trying to figure out how to get you reservations. He told me to keep trying. I even asked your mom if every night was planned out. I wanted to just make the reservation for you. This was his wish. He wanted you to have a meal there. Is there anytime you could fit this in during your trip?"
I was floored. What do you say other than "OMG Thank you! I will find away to make this happen. Please understand that I might not be able to get into the Chef's table b/c that books 180 days in advance and is these seats go like good seats at a concert. However, I will do what ever I can, even if it is in the main dining room we will do this."
I pulled DH over and explained to him my uncle's wishes. Now, let me say, that my husband doesn't surprise easily. He was absolutely astonished!
<-is pretty much what my husbands face looked like.
So, I called V&A this AM and as expected, they are booked for the Chef's Table clear until February. So, we are booked in the main dining room and on the wait list for the chef's table for any other day that we are there except the day of the wedding.
I am so amazed by this. This is something that I told my uncle that was on our list of things to do. I honestly never knew when we would get around to doing it. I am so glad that we are and so glad that he will be there with us in spirit.
We were able to get our reservation for 5PM our last night there. When they asked what we were celebrating I said, "Our wedding and the life of my Uncle, but we will keep that second part to ourselves and toast him during dinner." She agreed that was the way to go. I'm not sure there are many people that say they are celebrating someone else's life, but I felt it important to say something.
Thank you for listening. I needed to get that out.
RIP Uncle Mike...We love you & Thank you.
