Large Expenses 2006--jinx!
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| Tue, 01-31-2006 - 10:57pm |
Having just finished typing my response to Danni's Large Expenses post, where I mentioned that one of our planned expenses is a trip for Grandpa's funeral, I ran downstairs to get the phone, and it was Mom calling to say that he is in a coma and expected to pass on in the next few hours or days. So it wasn't the fire drill that ended up really happening to someone after all.
This does not come as a shock, but of course I feel sad about it.
On the financial front, though, it turns out that if I have to make the trip in the next few days, it will actually save me quite a bit of money because I will only have to buy one ticket, not two--my younger son, who will be accompanying me, turns 2 on the 19th of this month, and so until then qualifies for free airfare if he sits in my lap.
I looked at travelocity, and it looks like I may, depending on how things pan out, get plane fare (coast-to-coast) plus rental car for $350. Of course, I won't know until I can actually make reservations, and I hate being in limbo. Not just the financial part, but just the waiting. I would far rather be in California already, waiting at Grandpa's bedside for his spirit to depart, than here in North Carolina waiting for a phone call. I considered flying out there on Thursday and getting to be there instead of here, but Mom said it is important to her that I be there for the funeral, and if I fly out on Thursday and he hangs on for longer than we expect, I might miss the actual funeral. And it's *her* dad, so I feel like I should respect her preference. But I hate being in limbo!!
Anyway, I'm glad Grandpa's moving on. He's been in a bad place for a long time now, and really suffering. I hope his passing will be as peaceful as my husband's grandfather's was last year. Keep us in your thoughts.
Blessings,
Heather

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My prayers for you and your family. I did wonder if you could borrow one of those car seat/stroller combo's? I don't mean the infant seats that fit on a stroller but I've seen these where they have a handle that comes out of the back and little wheels that go down so you could have the child in the carseat and then turn it into a stroller for moving through terminals. I've seen these some when we're traveling. I don't know if you do freecycle but that might be a way to get a hold of one quickly.
Taleyna
Have a safe flight. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Pam
Proud sister of a Marine:
Thanks again, everyone... but now there's been another change in plans. My Aunt and Mom both think I should wait a bit, because although he's showing every sign of passing any minute, he is very strong physically and has already outlasted their initial expectations. So I'm going to wait at least another day, and probably leave on Friday... back in limbo again...
Anyway, thanks again for all the support and thoughts and sympathy. Ya'll are the best.
Hi Heather. So sorry to hear about your grandpa. About the carseat thing- I was just reading in my parents of multiples newsletter about a couple with triplets who flew with their kids to Mexico. (Ok, I thought that they were a little nuts, but I was intrigued.) The article talked about a wheeled bag that the carseat fit into so they could lug the things (times three) around the airports and through customs. I *think* that this was just a duffel bag on wheels and not a bag made specifically for car seats. Anyway, the people in the article pushed 3 kids in strollers, wheeled 3 carseats, and each carried a backpack. Maybe you could borrow/buy a wheeled duffel bag. (You could always use it for travel when you don't have to haul carseats.) My twins will be 2 on the 28th, and we have not flown with them yet. I can only imagine the *joy* that awaits you in traveling with 2 little ones. Good luck and safe travels.
-Sarah
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It's all settled now. Grandpa passed on last night around 9:45. I am flying out in the morning. And my entire cost is less than the lowest amount I had planned for in our budget, so I'm happy about that.
I've been crying off and on this morning, and torn up about this and that, but I'm feeling much more at peace now. It's nice to have it all settled. I wrote a poem about Grandpa that I'll share at his interrment. Everything's gonna be okay.
Thanks SOOO much for all the support here. You all are the best.
Blessings,
Heather
So sorry for your lost.
MYM
So sorry for the loss of your grandpa. I know it's gotta be hard. My prayers go out to you and I wish you a safe trip with your little ones :).
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