sherriczyz
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Aug 24, 2005
- Messages
- 47
I've finally worked up the nerve to write a good-bye to my dad.
My DH had surgery last Christmas to remove his colon. So last Christmas wasn't the greatest. He had an infection after surgery and got very sick. He was in the hospital through New Years Day and released later that week. Back at our house my mom, dad and brothers stayed behind and took care of our 4 month old daughter Katherine. Christmas Day my dad baked lasagna and they enjoyed spending time with their only grandchild. We said we'd make it up next year!
After surgery my DH and I talked about how we always wanted to move from CT to FL. He said after going through years of illness (ulcerative colitis) and then surgery...what do we have to lose! Our house sold in 2 days, this was a complete shock. My parents expressed how much they would miss us but they were clear on one thing. We needed to be where we were happy. So, off to Florida we went.
One week after our arrival I received the dreaded phone call. My dad had died. He left for work and said "goodbye" to my mom for the last time.
I just wanted to write a little something for him here on this website to thank him. It was my first trip to Disney when I was only 7 that started my life-long obsession with Disneyworld! My DH and I have gone every year for the past 14 years. Sometimes 2 times a year. But I think it was my dad who sparked the Mickey in me. He always said that vacation was the best in his life!
I'm not sure what Christmas will be like without him this year. He was the "center" of our small family. He got so excited about the holidays. I'd get the call from my mom a month before Thanksgiving that my dad wanted to know the menu. And I was told what he was bringing (usually the entire meal) to my house!
I asked my mom a few months ago what she'd like us to do for Christmas. Should we go up there? Then I said kiddingly...or should we meet in Disney? She got very, very quiet and then said...what a wonderful idea! So, my tiny family is spending Christmas (the week before) in Disneyworld. I can't wait for my mom to see how much Disneyworld has changed. Her last visit was our family vacation back in 1978. My parents were always saying how wonderful Disneyworld was. The funny part is...it was just the Magic Kingdom back then!
Although I wish with all of my heart that I could spend just one more day with my dad...I know he will be with us. Thank you for being such a great dad and thank you for teaching me how to be a kid again!
My DH had surgery last Christmas to remove his colon. So last Christmas wasn't the greatest. He had an infection after surgery and got very sick. He was in the hospital through New Years Day and released later that week. Back at our house my mom, dad and brothers stayed behind and took care of our 4 month old daughter Katherine. Christmas Day my dad baked lasagna and they enjoyed spending time with their only grandchild. We said we'd make it up next year!
After surgery my DH and I talked about how we always wanted to move from CT to FL. He said after going through years of illness (ulcerative colitis) and then surgery...what do we have to lose! Our house sold in 2 days, this was a complete shock. My parents expressed how much they would miss us but they were clear on one thing. We needed to be where we were happy. So, off to Florida we went.
One week after our arrival I received the dreaded phone call. My dad had died. He left for work and said "goodbye" to my mom for the last time.
I just wanted to write a little something for him here on this website to thank him. It was my first trip to Disney when I was only 7 that started my life-long obsession with Disneyworld! My DH and I have gone every year for the past 14 years. Sometimes 2 times a year. But I think it was my dad who sparked the Mickey in me. He always said that vacation was the best in his life!
I'm not sure what Christmas will be like without him this year. He was the "center" of our small family. He got so excited about the holidays. I'd get the call from my mom a month before Thanksgiving that my dad wanted to know the menu. And I was told what he was bringing (usually the entire meal) to my house!
I asked my mom a few months ago what she'd like us to do for Christmas. Should we go up there? Then I said kiddingly...or should we meet in Disney? She got very, very quiet and then said...what a wonderful idea! So, my tiny family is spending Christmas (the week before) in Disneyworld. I can't wait for my mom to see how much Disneyworld has changed. Her last visit was our family vacation back in 1978. My parents were always saying how wonderful Disneyworld was. The funny part is...it was just the Magic Kingdom back then!
Although I wish with all of my heart that I could spend just one more day with my dad...I know he will be with us. Thank you for being such a great dad and thank you for teaching me how to be a kid again!
To you and your family.
