We got the phone call we all dread!
Jan 5th 2008, 11:45 pm
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We got the phone call we all dread!
Yep this morning we were awakened by the phone. We have had some devastating news. My MIL was killed in a car accident this morning. So the panicky trying to find flights and not knowing when anything is actually happening thing has been going on today. Then of course there is the guilt of not being closer and not being able to get there sooner. Earliest flight is Wednesday, so hubby is taking that and daughter and I will follow on a few days later - unless it all happens sooner than that, then we all fly out together.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Jan 5th 2008, 11:47 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Oh Piff! I'm so sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and yours!
Jan 5th 2008, 11:47 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Sorry to hear that. Let the airlines know that it is a bereavement flight, they hold some seats and charge lower fares for that purpose.
Jan 5th 2008, 11:48 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Yep this morning we were awakened by the phone. We have had some devastating news. My MIL was killed in a car accident this morning. So the panicky trying to find flights and not knowing when anything is actually happening thing has been going on today. Then of course there is the guilt of not being closer and not being able to get there sooner. Earliest flight is Wednesday, so hubby is taking that and daughter and I will follow on a few days later - unless it all happens sooner than that, then we all fly out together.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Jan 5th 2008, 11:49 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Oh how awful. Thinking of you
Jan 5th 2008, 11:52 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
As Novo said - Oh shit! Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you.
Jan 5th 2008, 11:53 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
shit, Piff, that's horrible for you all. I'll be thinking of you,
All the best to you and your family
The Miggins xx
All the best to you and your family
The Miggins xx
Jan 5th 2008, 11:54 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
sorry to hear that. in thoughts with you.
Jan 5th 2008, 11:58 pm
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How awful, my sympathies are with you all
Jan 5th 2008, 11:58 pm
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Yep this morning we were awakened by the phone. We have had some devastating news. My MIL was killed in a car accident this morning. So the panicky trying to find flights and not knowing when anything is actually happening thing has been going on today. Then of course there is the guilt of not being closer and not being able to get there sooner. Earliest flight is Wednesday, so hubby is taking that and daughter and I will follow on a few days later - unless it all happens sooner than that, then we all fly out together.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Jan 6th 2008, 12:02 am
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Sorry Piff - awful news - hope the flights come together for you.
Lots of love x.
Lots of love x.
Jan 6th 2008, 12:04 am
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Piff, going from Calgary to where?
Please advice. I'm good at finding flights. Airlines also have bereavement fares, just so you know. If I can help you find flights you can book, I will spend time doing that.
Please advice. I'm good at finding flights. Airlines also have bereavement fares, just so you know. If I can help you find flights you can book, I will spend time doing that.
Jan 6th 2008, 12:23 am
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
Yep this morning we were awakened by the phone. We have had some devastating news. My MIL was killed in a car accident this morning. So the panicky trying to find flights and not knowing when anything is actually happening thing has been going on today. Then of course there is the guilt of not being closer and not being able to get there sooner. Earliest flight is Wednesday, so hubby is taking that and daughter and I will follow on a few days later - unless it all happens sooner than that, then we all fly out together.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Both my hubby's boss and my boss have been fabulouus with offers of rides to the airport etc.
Probably won't be around to much in the next couple of weeks. So I'll see you all soon.
Jan 6th 2008, 12:43 am
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Re: We got the phone call we all dread!
This is such awful news........
Our thoughts are with you.... be strong!
Linda
Our thoughts are with you.... be strong!
Linda