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Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:45 am
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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.
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:47 am
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Oh Piff! I'm so sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and yours!
 
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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.
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by Piff Poff
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.
Ah, shit. My sympathies piff poff.
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:49 am
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Oh how awful. Thinking of you
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:52 am
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As Novo said - Oh shit! Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you.
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:53 am
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shit, Piff, that's horrible for you all. I'll be thinking of you,

All the best to you and your family

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sorry to hear that. in thoughts with you.
 
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How awful, my sympathies are with you all
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 11:58 am
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Originally Posted by Piff Poff
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.
Hey...Piff Poff so sorry for your families loss, really hope you can find a flight in time.
 
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Sorry Piff - awful news - hope the flights come together for you.
Lots of love x.
 
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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.
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 12:23 pm
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Default Re: We got the phone call we all dread!

Originally Posted by Piff Poff
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.
Oh I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you all.
 
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Originally Posted by Piff Poff
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.
That is very sad. Sympathies...
 
Old Jan 5th 2008 | 12:43 pm
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This is such awful news........

Our thoughts are with you.... be strong!

Linda
 


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