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Thread: Vacationing with a Heavy Heart, how to make it work?

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    I think once you get on the plane, you will naturally put all the stress and worries behind you. Things are out of your control and they will be what they will be regardless of whether you go away or not.

    We went January 2009 with our daughter and son-in-law who were expecting their first baby. Hubby and I decided to go back a few months later by ourselves. The evening we arrived, we received the horrible phone call that our son-in-law died unexpectedly with our daughter 9 months pregnant.

    Negril is one of our favorite places and we were hesitant about going back thinking something will happen if we leave and the fact that my mother-in-law is 95 (anything can happen at any minute). But we purchased trip insurance just in case. The trip back to Negril in November 2009 was the most magical trip there and very healing.

    Bring a phone so you can be in contact and purchase trip insurance. When our son-in-law died, it was emotionally stressful being so far away, but we did not have to incur any financial stress because we had insurance and were able to book any flight back at any cost and the insurance paid for it as well as reimbursed us for the time we did not use at the hotel.

    You cannot control things, but with insurance, you know you can take care of things if you need to return.

    Just my opinion from experience.

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    Wow!!......We all..ALL have our own sh#t to deal with......some more than others, Respect.

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    I need this trip so badly but I feel awful for going. Negril is good for the soul, I know it's what I need but will I allow myself to enjoy it?

    You must be kidding ..... Most of us could enjoy Negril even the world was coming to an end!!!

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    I want to thank everyone for their kind words and stories. I read every word and they helped so much. As,TFW pointed out the trip is booked and paid for no going back. I know we'll have an amazing time. Part of my anxiety is expectations. Our first trip was so perfect, but this trip is much longer and as DH pointed out last night we haven't been alone that long in 10 years! lol Must pace ourselves!

    Awaiting our return to Negril, 07/01/12

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    Good for you! Sounds like you and your hubby definitely need some alone time, and no doubt once you get there, you'll feel your troubles drifting away. Always smile and count my blessings when, shortly after getting to Negril, I hear the familiar Bob Marley tune Three Little Birds, "Don't worry about a thing 'cause everything little thing gonna be all right." It really puts things in perspective and sets the tone for the rest of the vacation.

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    Jambarney~ Just wanted to say thank you for sharing such an emotional and personal story....it made me laugh and cry and gave me some serious goosebumps. You're Pops sounds like such a character. I'm sorry for your loss, and really am touched by what you wrote. Thank you and God bless you and yours.

    Jbizek~ Not sure the specifics of what your going through but as everyone else has said....Negril can cleanse and heal. Hope things get betta for you soon.
    Stir IT UP

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    What's goin on Jean? You got me worried....PM Me

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    When the stress is so heavy on your shoulders it takes its toll on everything in your life. Go to Negril ,breath, cry a little. It will make you stronger to handle what lies ahead of you.
    My Father has Stage 4, cancer (can't spell the kind). Everytime, I visit him, he ask when my next trip to Jamaica is? He laughs! Drink a Red Stripe for me & live your life.
    Because," I wish I would have, doesn't count".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Juli View Post
    My Father has Stage 4, cancer (can't spell the kind). Everytime, I visit him, he ask when my next trip to Jamaica is? He laughs! Drink a Red Stripe for me & live your life.
    Because," I wish I would have, doesn't count".
    very true = especially the last part

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    Well this will be like a second honeymoon

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