Singles who are for the "Love of Disney" - Part 3

[CinRell]

Sorry to shift gears here, I'm torn at the moment.

I just found out my half-brother had prostate cancer, and that its progressed to the point that its inoperable. His only option for treatment now is chemo.

When my Father passed, for various reasons, my two half-sibblings stopped talking to us. Now I'm at a point where part of me feels for him, yet the other part feels numb...as if I don't know him. He stopped talking to me, didn't aknowledge my wedding, nor my divorce in any way, and its literally been years since we've even spoken.

I'm not sure what happens now, but I wanted to vent here a little. Its difficult to know what I'm feeling when he seems like a stranger to me. Anyone else in a situation like this?

Eerily similar situation. I have 2 half sisters and a half brother that to be honest most people who know me now don't even know exist. Even before my dad passed away they had distanced themselves. Much more in debth of a story but basically when Dad died they cut the family off too... and they weren't the greatest to Dad either, in my opinion.

Anyhoo.... if I were in your shoes (and I have nieces and nephews I've never met.. that's my ONLY regret so I feel for you there... ) and I Heard one of them were very ill I think I'd send a card with a letter saying I was sorry it was so long and sorry to hear of the difficult time and to let them know that I am there for them, whatever they need. I would leave a way to contact me and leave it at that.

You're a good guy. It would be easy to pretend it isn't even happening because he is a virtual stranger. However, it's much easier to do something and look back and think I tried than to wait too long and regret not reaching out. Sometimes people have to look death in the face to realize who they want in their life. He may realize this about you.. and now you're giving him a way and an opening to reach out. He may not be realizing this and you may not hear from him but *you* will have no regrets.


Blood relations can really suck sometimes.

 

[Floydian]

However, it's much easier to do something and look back and think I tried than to wait too long and regret not reaching out.

My greatest regrets in life have always been the things I didn't do. The choices I didn't make. The chances I didn't take. The opportunities that passed and will never come back again. Do what feels right to you, and don't worry about how others will react. Don't leave room for regrets...

 

[katydidbug1]

Sorry to shift gears here, I'm torn at the moment.

I just found out my half-brother had prostate cancer, and that its progressed to the point that its inoperable. His only option for treatment now is chemo.

When my Father passed, for various reasons, my two half-sibblings stopped talking to us. Now I'm at a point where part of me feels for him, yet the other part feels numb...as if I don't know him. He stopped talking to me, didn't aknowledge my wedding, nor my divorce in any way, and its literally been years since we've even spoken.

I'm not sure what happens now, but I wanted to vent here a little. Its difficult to know what I'm feeling when he seems like a stranger to me. Anyone else in a situation like this?

Joe~I haven't been in a situation like this, but knowing what I do know of you (as we haven't met yet), you are a caring and compassionate man. Even though you haven't seen or spoken to your half-brother in many years, you still feel something for him. If you decide to contact him, and he does not respond, you have done all you can. You will make the right choice one way or the other.

 

[PirateMel]

My greatest regrets in life have always been the things I didn't do. The choices I didn't make. The chances I didn't take. The opportunities that passed and will never come back again. Do what feels right to you, and don't worry about how others will react. Don't leave room for regrets...

Well said

 

[black562]

Wow, thanks for all the comments guys, you're all so very nice and I appreciate everything you've all said. All I can do is take things a day at a time, but I think I may send a card or something and go from there.

Thanks again my friends...I truly appreciate it.

 

[Sha]

WoooHoooooo!!!
Morning everyone!!! Am off to Virginia.. my home ground and the mountains that I miss. Hope you all stay safe and will talk to you all from there and maybe from England too. I will see some of you when I get back from there.

I hope Cait you are doing well. You should be getting 2 packages this week. The one that you need to post about will be arriving on Thursday. Hope the hives I gave you were not TOO bad!

Have a GREAT day everyone and hope you find some Disney magic in there somewhere for you, wherever you may be!

 

[black562]

WoooHoooooo!!!
Morning everyone!!! Am off to Virginia.. my home ground and the mountains that I miss. Hope you all stay safe and will talk to you all from there and maybe from England too. I will see some of you when I get back from there.

I hope Cait you are doing well. You should be getting 2 packages this week. The one that you need to post about will be arriving on Thursday. Hope the hives I gave you were not TOO bad!

Have a GREAT day everyone and hope you find some Disney magic in there somewhere for you, wherever you may be!

Well the nice thing about living in the mounains is you can always go home...so inviting!!

Have a very safe and enjoyable trip and take lots and lots of photos while you're there (though I don't think I need to tell you that). You'll have lots to tell when you return.

 

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Safe travels to you, Sha.
Have a great time.

 

[PirateMel]

WoooHoooooo!!!
Morning everyone!!! Am off to Virginia.. my home ground and the mountains that I miss. Hope you all stay safe and will talk to you all from there and maybe from England too. I will see some of you when I get back from there.

I hope Cait you are doing well. You should be getting 2 packages this week. The one that you need to post about will be arriving on Thursday. Hope the hives I gave you were not TOO bad!

Have a GREAT day everyone and hope you find some Disney magic in there somewhere for you, wherever you may be!

Have a wonderful trip and Great Birthday - See you soon.
Melanie

 

[ahoff]

Have a great trip! Hope it will be as much fun as Germany was.

 

[ttester9612]

Sha...Have a GREAT trip...

 

[disneyfanx3]

Sha - Have a great trip - Can't wait to see the pictures when you return.

 

[Sha]

thanks everyone! I am going to be around through Wednesday... and then maybe try Thursday evening. All depends on what I got myself into that day LOL. 5 hour time difference... going to be fun!

I think this will definitely rank as equal or higher then Germany Augie! A lot of great plans for this one!

 

[Sha]

 

[Sha]

Waiting to board the plane and take off! Hope you all stay safe and talk to you one way or another!

Got my camera and a couple memory cards so hope to get some great shots.

 

[black562]

Waiting to board the plane and take off! Hope you all stay safe and talk to you one way or another!

Got my camera and a couple memory cards so hope to get some great shots.

Stay safe and enjoy your trip, you're going to have a great time!!!

 

[Sha]

we are in London! It is lovely! didnt see as much as we had hoped, mom elected to nap since the room was ready. LOL... well, sort of! We were an hour late taking off because of weather and the flight was much smoother than when I went to Germany last year. Anyways.. the flight was noisy as we were near a bathroom... so no sleep for me. Then we are dropped off at our hotel and they said we were swapped to the other (next door)... we walked there and were brought back to the original one, with an upgrade for the trouble. There is a Starbucks across the street! LOL

off to meet the group and guide! Talk to you all later!

 

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Sounds like an adventure already...have a great time.

 

[black562]

we are in London! It is lovely! didnt see as much as we had hoped, mom elected to nap since the room was ready. LOL... well, sort of! We were an hour late taking off because of weather and the flight was much smoother than when I went to Germany last year. Anyways.. the flight was noisy as we were near a bathroom... so no sleep for me. Then we are dropped off at our hotel and they said we were swapped to the other (next door)... we walked there and were brought back to the original one, with an upgrade for the trouble. There is a Starbucks across the street! LOL

off to meet the group and guide! Talk to you all later!

So you're in London for just a few hours and already causing trouble at the hotel? I smell an International incident brewing....no...no wait, that would be a Starbucks actually!!!

Sounds like a great time already. Now you must have a nice cup of tea to officially kick off your trip to England; in fact, I'll have a cup of tea for lunch in your honor.

Many many more adventures await for you!!!

 

[katydidbug1]

we are in London! It is lovely! didnt see as much as we had hoped, mom elected to nap since the room was ready. LOL... well, sort of! We were an hour late taking off because of weather and the flight was much smoother than when I went to Germany last year. Anyways.. the flight was noisy as we were near a bathroom... so no sleep for me. Then we are dropped off at our hotel and they said we were swapped to the other (next door)... we walked there and were brought back to the original one, with an upgrade for the trouble. There is a Starbucks across the street! LOL
off to meet the group and guide! Talk to you all later!

Ok so the trip is going well already....pish...a mix up at the hotel is nothing.....you have a STARBUCKS!!

So you're in London for just a few hours and already causing trouble at the hotel? I smell an International incident brewing....no...no wait, that would be a Starbucks actually!!!

Sounds like a great time already. Now you must have a nice cup of tea to officially kick off your trip to England; in fact, I'll have a cup of tea for lunch in your honor.

Many many more adventures await for you!!!

Joe....LMAO....hmmm I wonder does it count if she gets her tea from STARBUCKS!!