Worst trip to WDW ever! REALLY sad!

[harleyquinn]

I posted this on the trip reports board, but had to share my terrible story with all of you too. Hope this is okay moderators!!

Our trip was from Jan 25-Feb.1

I'm going to start out rather unconventionally and skip ahead to the worst thing that can happen to anyone while on vacation.

Cast:
Me: Sarah (25) Disneyoholic librarian
DH: Jay (26) it's his fault b/c he pushed for WDW for our honeymoon
T: (25) Jay's best friend since HS. Is really more of a Universal guy (yuck!)
C: (26) T's wife. Loves characters...really, that's why she married T and is friends with us. HA! Sorry...

Anyway, I'll set the scene. It's Thursday night at 7:30 we've spent an awesome day at MK (even though it was REALLY busy--and before you say it--no, not holiday, peak busy, but waayy worse than what I expected...damn EE)
Wait I have to go backwards, maybe it won't be so shocking then. MIL--oh, I'm just going to say it. Thursday night while we were watching Wishes at MK my MIL (51) died. Before Wishes started I told DH to call his mom who was in the hospital with what we thought was nothing serious. He wanted to wait til we got back to POP, but I made him do it then. So he called her and she said she wasn’t doing to good and that the doctors didn’t know what was going on. She told him she had to let him go and he said “okay, bye.” She passed less than an hour later.

After the fireworks we got back back to POP and T and Jay went to everything Pop to fill their mugs. he told me to call his sister, b/c he was worried. So I called, and the doctors had JUST told her and her dad that she was gone. Luckily a family friend is a nurse at the hospital and she heard the page and came running. She took the phone from SIL and clamed me down. Then I had to tell DH. Luckily C was there to help me wait for him to come back.

He took it really hard at first, but we all stayed up til 3am talking about her amazing life (over 500 people came to her memorial after we got back!) Dh decided after talking to his dad and sister that we should stay. I now most people will never understand that decision, but it turned out to be the best thing for him by far. DH thrives around people and especially children. WDW was MIL's favorite place in the world, so we did everything she loved, and did our best to have fun.

So to pay my MIL respect , I'm going to write the trip report I wanted to do before we got the news. We had many really awesome moments. If you're interested, the report will be all in one thread on the trip report board.

Thanks for listening!

 

[KathyTX]

Oh, Sarah!!!

 

[eeyore45]

OH, how hard that must've been for you - it does sound like you followed your heart and made those calls, you were very unselfish!!! Bless you, and your families...

I cannot imagine anyone finding fault with what you did, you made a choice based on your family, and your situation, only you can decide what is best for you - you need no confirmation from a public forum, because your heart is at peace -

Thank you for sharing your amazing story, may it bring peace to someone else to make a call to their loved ones too - tomorrow is not guarenteed for any of us!!

 

[momto2girls]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[melomouse]

I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I, too, suffered a major loss while in WDW back in 2001. Though the pain endures, WDW remains a place of joy and healing for me and my kids. May it remain so for you, your DH and your friends.

The DIS will be here whenever you're ready...

Bless you.

melomouse

 

[justcruisin]

You will be in my prayers tonight! Thank you for sharing.

 

[harleyquinn]

Thank You All!!

I didn't think I would be able to share my story, but it was a really interesting trip. I know we can all find some joy from my report. I'll get to writing the rest of it!

Thanks again!

 

[NancyIL]

I'm so sorry, Sarah. I'm sure you are very glad you insisted your DH call his mom!!!

 

[themudd4]

I am so lorry to hear about you MIL. My heart and prayers are with your family....

 

[indigoxtreme]

Sorry for you, it sounds like you had a great relationship with your MIL as I do. Hugs and Prayers to your family.

 

[ciera321]

I'm so sorry for you, your husband and his family.

 

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

I am so sorry for your lose. I shall remember you and your family in my prayers.


Disney Crazy Debbie

 

[doombuggy3]

Wow. What a shocking amount of news to hear on your vacation. I understand though why you stayed at Disney, especially with the way you described your husband. I think that that's the one place I could go when my parents passed where I would be able to feel happy even if it was for short periods of time. My thoughts are with you in this time and I'm glad to hear that you talked of her wonderful life. That's the best way to remember a person.

 

[Kimmielee]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your MIL. My prayers are with your family.

 

[xraydave]

Thoughts and prayers (and a group hug) for you and yours.

 

[laura001]

My thoughts are with you.

 

[minijeanie]

God Bless your Family.

I think you are extremely strong people and did exactly what your MIL would have wanted.
In the years to come may you have fond memories of this trip and how much your MIL was a part of your life

 

[minechuchie]

My heart breaks for your DH and you. You are in my thoughts.

 

[lynetteSC]

Wow! What a story! Sorry about your tremendous loss! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!

 

[tevagirl]

That's so awful. I'm so sorry.