Oh Su-Lynn, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been off the boards for a bit and just learned now of your dad's passing. You are never ready to lose a parent, no matter how old you are. Please take care of yourself.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate all the kind words from everyone on the DIS.
Your birthday trip sounds fantastic! You deserve this and there's nothing better than looking forward to a Disney trip!
Thanks! Really looking forward to my dose of Disney!
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
Thank you
Merry Christmas Su-Lynn!! So happy you have a trip planned!!!!!! It will be an awesome way to spend your birthday after such a difficult few months...
Thank you Jenny! I'm super excited to spend my birthday at Disney!
What a beautiful picture
Thank you, one of my faves
That's awesome that you were able to move your trip and be there on your birthday!
It really is exciting! I didn't think I could swing a Bday trip next year but it worked out well!
So sorry about your dad! I am sure it was hard to lose him so close to the holidays! But I'm happy you were able to get a new Disney trip scheduled and it seems like it will be an awesome time to go! And for your Birthday! Sounds like a dream!
Thank you. The holidays were hard but we have a large family and have been leaning on each other for support.
I'm so excited to be going to Disney for my birthday again!
So sorry about your Dad. It's never easy of course. I hope you had/have a great holiday season with friends and family remembering him.
Exciting trip updates!
Thank you so much. It is definitely nice to have extended family around for the holidays.
Very excited for my trip in Feb!
I'm so happy to see you back on the Dis. I've been thinking about you and your family a lot these past several days. Your dad sounds absolutely amazing - what a lucky girl you are to have had him as your dad
You'll always have your memories of him that will stay with you forever and keep him close to your heart always
Know that I'm thinking of you, and your family, and especially your mom.
Thank you so much Tracy. You are the sweetest.
We were all indeed lucky to call him dad.
What a beautiful picture of you two
Thank you, one of my faves!
YAY! I'm so excited to hear about your February trip. You really deserve some fun times to look forward to - and definitely deserve the splurge, too
Haha thanks!! I'm super excited! I needed something to look forward to in the short term other than the May trip!
I am thinking of you and your family, Su-Lyn. It is such a horrible thing to go through. My beloved aunt (who was like a second mom to me) passed away on December 8th. She was only sick for about 7 weeks and I was very fortunate to be with her at the end. I love the picture of you and your Dad on your wedding day...you can feel the love between you. Hold on tight to the love you shared, it will help you as you get used to this new reality. Hugs to you.
Thank you Susan. Oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss. I love my aunts too. They are indeed like second mothers, and it's so hard to know that one day I will lose them too. I hope you are ok. Hugs to you too.
Your trip sounds amazing! Like you, I had to cancel my planned trip for early December when my aunt was ill. We have our anniversary trip coming up in July so will be busy planning it. I hope you guys have a wonderful trip!
Thank you! I hope you do too! It's nice to have Disney to look forward to after such a sad time.
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. When you see a loved one suffer, I understand feeling relieved when they do pass. Happy for you that you have a fun trip to look forward to.
Thank you so much.
I really need this trip! Happy it could happen on my birthday too.
I've been playing catch up around here. So glad your mother has family close by for support and that you are adjusting to a new normal. I can't offer any words of advice as I haven't lost anyone that close to me.
I'm playing super catch up now!
I never thought I'd have to go through this right now. I thought for sure my dad would have at least 10 more years left in him before his cancer diagnosis, he was always the most spirited and youthful person, but it goes to show anything can happen. But it has been ok adjusting. Having a large family is definitely the key.
Nice that you salvaged a trip for your birthday! Have you stayed in a 1 bedroom before? The tub sells it for me! Are you still going in March? It's almost time to make FP+ for that trip!
I've never stayed in a 1-BR before! I'm so excited about the tub and the washer dryer, LOL.
For now my March trip still stands although I may have to cut it short because my mom wants me to travel with her to Singapore next year to do some family stuff and I will most likely need the days. I may do a solo trip! I had so much fun with my last solo trip that I really want to do it again, LOL. I totally forgot we can make FP soon! I really have to get planning for that trip!
I'm so sorry for your loss. I went through this a few years ago and know how hard this is.
Aww thank you and I'm sorry about your loss too. It's sad when you notice you start going to more funerals than weddings....