Should we go or cancel

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

So sorry about your father-in-law. Enjoy your trip in his memory.

 

[vicb]

So sorry about your father-in-law. Enjoy your trip in his memory.

I agree!

 

[fkj2]

Bad news always seems to come in bunches.

Re the trip: Depending on the ages of your children, you can possibly consider the trip as "an early Christmas present," and plan on scaling back at the actual holiday. But, just to remind them, plan an evening, perhaps when you decorate the tree, for a special memory night and show videos, if you're able to record videos of the trip. That'll help refresh their memories of why Santa doesn't bring quite as many packages this year. (Or Hanukkah if that applies.) I remember as a kid that my mom took my brother and me on a road trip to visit my grandparents in Florida over the holiday. We went with people she worked with, so expenses were shared, and we knew Christmas wouldn't be quite that big since we'd be traveling. I wouldn't have traded that trip for anything because the following year (I think), we lost my grandmother to cancer.

Since NWA is not flexible, that'd be an outright $$ loss. Children can be understanding. You can still have some Christmas, but maybe just not as much. Perhaps you can pick up a few things to place under the tree at yard sales. The fortunate thing is that you're exploring your options early.

Best wishes to you.

 

[thelionqueen]

Here's the latest.
NWA is a no go, they will not refund our tickets.
DH job-- GM did not reconsider closing the dealership. They are looking at starting with another brand like toyota ect.. He's still looking for something else.
And the worst part is- My father-in-law passed away last week, unexpectantly. I said to DH we are going on this trip. It's been a horrible couple of years as far as losing loved ones. You never know, life is short and our kids will only be young once. My father-in-law loved to travel and if anything good has come out of his death he has allowed us to be able to do this trip with our kids. And not have to worry about spending our last dollar. Oh and he also left us with Buddy his dog, now I'm still not sure if that is good thing yet or not. The kids seem to think so. I really think he was ok with going, he was only 62 and we lost his wife last year and now they are together forever. He is happy once again.
Thanks again for all your suggestions and input, we are going and will make it all work out in the end.

First let me say that I am SO sorry for your loss!

Secondly, I read the entire thread to see what happened with you before posting. I was going to post this originally, but since your last post, even more so.

GO GO GO!!!!

The years that our children are small is so fleeting, and I am BLESSED I was able to enjoy every minute!

The free dining option is GREAT and a HUGE savings for you; I truly doubt you would ever get a less expensive trip to Disney.

The airline tickets are paid for and you have money set aside. DO NOT be afraid of what may or may not happen, take advantage of and enjoy TODAY!

Don't stress about DH's job or what is going to happen, just look forward to the trip, and know that it's the right decision.

And I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree, everything happens for a reason! If I cancelled trips or outings every time I had doubts about my career or future, I would STILL be at home, watching soap operas in my pajamas

LIVE, LOVE & ENJOY your family and your trip!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Here's the latest.
NWA is a no go, they will not refund our tickets.
DH job-- GM did not reconsider closing the dealership. They are looking at starting with another brand like toyota ect.. He's still looking for something else.
And the worst part is- My father-in-law passed away last week, unexpectantly. I said to DH we are going on this trip. It's been a horrible couple of years as far as losing loved ones. You never know, life is short and our kids will only be young once. My father-in-law loved to travel and if anything good has come out of his death he has allowed us to be able to do this trip with our kids. And not have to worry about spending our last dollar. Oh and he also left us with Buddy his dog, now I'm still not sure if that is good thing yet or not. The kids seem to think so. I really think he was ok with going, he was only 62 and we lost his wife last year and now they are together forever. He is happy once again.
Thanks again for all your suggestions and input, we are going and will make it all work out in the end.

So sorry to hear about your FIL, so you definitely need to go, because you don't know what life will bring next. My mom passed away 4 days prior to our first mother-daughter only Disney trip and that was really hard, besides she was only 60.

Dh adn I just got home last night from a Disney trip and it can really take away the stress and help the healing.

Suzanne