Cruising Engineer
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2018
So sorry for the loss of you dear mother.
As for the cruise (or anything in your life): What would mom say?
As for the cruise (or anything in your life): What would mom say?
Now in trying to decide what to do, we have been going back and forth but the real kicker came when it dawned on me that if my dad still went, he would have to pay the same price for the room as if my mom were there.
Hi everyone,
I am overwhelmed by the replies, sympathy and kind words. I wish I could write a personal reply to each of you, but thank you all so much. Reading each one has really helped, especially those who have had similar experiences.
We are all torn whether to go or not, depending on the moment. Right now we have 20 days to decide. We are trying to leave it up to my dad as we said we would do either. The part of my son bunking with my dad came about when my dad mentioned needing a bunk mate now. With connecting rooms, it would be easy for him to sleep in either cabin, especially if they both have the drop down beds. It's not as much of a financial issue as just a confused emotional issue, although it does sting a little that essentially my dad would be paying for her regardless and she's no longer with us.
The big benefit of this particular cruise for us was going to be how easy it was supposed to be. We fly to Texas instead of Florida from Utah and that not only is cheaper but a lot faster of a travel day pre and post cruise. Also, with the two CC stops and Key West, it has more relaxing ports of call. We were hoping to get a cabana for one of the days. I imagine though that every part of it will be hard emotionally, like formal night, bingo, dinner, the spa... but I know she would be there with us. If we don't go on this cruise, one day we will go again and I imagine it will be hard still. Same with our first trip to Disneyland without her. Us 5 went everywhere together- from trips and weekend dinners out. We also live next door to one another. I honestly don't know of a closer group. My son is their only grandchild.
I contacted our TA yesterday and will see if he has any thoughts or ideas. Maybe he will contact DCL and see options? Although they may not care as this cruise is sold out and I'm sure there's a waitlist. I will post back on what transpires and what we decide. If we go, I will also report how it was. Thank you all again!