teriw Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Tomorrow I take my first solo flight to England and Spain to see Bill's family (who I now refer to as "my English family," because they are indeed my family still). Some of you know I went last September to spread Bill's ashes, but my parents came with me. I'm so behind in my packing. This is a critical "first." My canine angel, Mrs. Dickens, is down in San Diego with my parents. The house is VERY quiet. I questioned my timing making the trip so close to the 1-year mark, but I now realize it was perfect timing. I have felt so anxious about it. Do they really want me to come? Am I intruding? Should I stay in an inn? What am I doing? Well, all of my fears have been firmly put to rest. They are as anxious to see me as I am them, and I'm so thankful. I know Bill is SO happy about it! I'm still worried about causing a major traffic collision. I have more personal objects to bring over of Bill's. I take in everything you adult children talk about with losing your parents. Being so far away, I want to make sure they have the family pictures that there are and personal objects, which are very few. Of course I have personal things for myself too. Guess this is as good of time as any to say thank you to everyone for the support Bill and I received here, and that I continue to receive. Hugs & I'll be back mid-August... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Teri- I will be thinking of you. It will be good for you to be around others that loved Bill. Have a wonderful time. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I hope you have a wonderful time Teri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 You continue to just amaze me, Teri. You are awesome indeed. Bon Voyage! Will be anxious to hear all about it upon your return. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 God Speed Teri. Have a safe journey. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Have a wonderful trip Teri. We'll miss you. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Teri, I look at that picture of the two of you and can only just imagine how difficult this (almost) year has been for you without Bill. Come back and tell us about your English family and the trip. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Bones Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Enjoy yourself Teri. Tell us all about it when you return. Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Have an awesome trip Teri. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy..drink some tea for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Teri: "I have felt so anxious about it. Do they really want me to come? Am I intruding? Should I stay in an inn? What am I doing? Well, all of my fears have been firmly put to rest. They are as anxious to see me as I am them, and I'm so thankful. I know Bill is SO happy about it! I'm still worried about causing a major traffic collision." Teri: Every time I look at the picture of you and Bill, I can feel the love between the two of you so strongly that it feels like it's come through my monitor and is surrounding me. Seeing the two of you and having read so many of your postings, Teri, I can tell you there is no way in the world that your English family--or anyone else--won't love and adore you. As to that "major traffic collision" you fear, I have to tell you my story: I did just fine in the British Isles: My mother was with me and sat to my left shouting, "Keep to the left!" the whole time. It wasn't until after I flew home and got behind the wheel of my own car that I got in trouble: My very first left turn out of airport parking was directly into oncoming traffic! Have a wonderful time! (I'll wave down to Mrs. Dickens when my plane flies into San Diego for its landing on Saturday afternoon.) Affectionately, Carole Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.--George Carlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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