Woe is me...TL;DR

[kdrake8]

Oh honey. My pappap passed from cancer from agent orange in Vietnam also. So many huge hugs. We love you and are here for you.

[kandrze1]

I am so sorry. That sounds like a really difficult and upsetting situation. I hope you get to NY and can spend sometime with him. Hugs.

[irishsara]

Nov 22, 2014 14:05:49 GMT -5 @therealmc said:

Has anyone ever had success with the Priceline name your own fare option?

I'm so sorry.

I've done it before. You'll probably get the shittiest times (you don't get to choose) but I've gotten decent deals before.

[AndyCohen]

Big, big hugs T. Can you at least just call him now? I'm sure it will mean so much to him to know you're thinking about him and have such wonderful memories of him from your childhood.

[bean47]

I'm sorry you're having to experience grief and regret; I've been there myself and it sucks. Don't be too hard on yourself. Xoxo

[laurack]

I'm so sorry it doesn't make you a bad person to have these feelings now, you can be selfishly upset AND care about his current situation. It sounds like a stressful situation with all that tension between family members, sometimes it's easier to not get involved. Plus years pass so quickly and we never realize how much time has passed or expect we might have to say goodbye

I think sometimes family members from childhood can take on an ageless quality in our minds so we are blindsided when we hear someone is dying.

Huge hugs. I hope you Can say good bye

[fusion]

ugh I'm sorry. That's what my dad's cancer was caused from as well I also have a lot of regrets from not seeing him more when he was in the nursing home when I was a teen before he died but such is life. Just try to focus on the positive aspects of your time together. It is nice that you are flying out to see him soon.

[imimahoney]

I'm so sorry. Try to not dwell on the past. The good thing now is that you are able to go and see him.

Hugs.

[dojo]

I'm so sorry to hear this

[laurensmomma]

I don't have any advicE other than what's already been said, but wanted to offer my support. I'm so sorry.

[unclejesse]

I'm sorry, T. But this gesture will show him that you truly do love and care about him. You're good people.

[carawestt]

I'm sorry, T. Please don't be so hard on yourself. You're going to see him, he'll be grateful for that!

[charmediamsure]

I'm sorry. Don't be hard on yourself. It sounds like it has been a difficult family situation and it is completely understandable that you have stayed out of it.

I'm glad you were able to get a flight if it will help to be able to spend some time and say goodbye in person.

Big hugs.

[jg183]

Hugs T I'm glad you were able to get a flight

[Beener]

First of all, I am so so sorry about your uncle. And I don't think you are making this about you, as you said. I think it is so hard when we lose someone close to us or have to watch them suffer that we are extra hard on ourselves during this time. Please don't let worry about what you did or did do in the past. I it water under the bridge. What matters is what you do now. If you can, call him and tell him how much he means to you. Reminisce about the good old times. Tell him you are trying to get to him to see him.


I hope everything works out and you can get together with him and share memories. Please talk with us whenever you need to. ((Hugs))

[kistjenn]

I am so sorry about your uncle.

As far as flights, frontier air has some pretty cheap flights. I'd check their website. My stepdad just got a one way ticket from Idaho falls to Milwaukee for$104 on frontier.
I hope you are able to get to see him again.

[onehitwonder]

I'm sorry about your uncle. Please don't beat yourself up about the past. Focus on your upcoming visit and all that you want to do and say. Remember that he is someone who loves you and has all of the same fond memories as well.

[katie]

I'm sorry about your uncle and that you are feeling bad about not seeing him. ((hugs))

[careyalis]

Hugs T! Selfish is the very last word that I would ever choose to describe anything about you. You are one of the most selfless and caring people that I know. I am so sorry to hear about your uncle and I hope that you get to spend some quality time with him on your trip.

[LiveLoveLearn]

I sorry about your uncle. I'm glad you were able to find flights home.

[claralou]

So many hugs, T. I'm glad you're able to get home. Love you.

[katfco]

I'm so sorry. I hope you're able to have a visit that can make some good memories.

[lolaburns]

I am so, so sorry about your Uncle, T. I'm glad you are able to get a flight home and I know it will bring so much joy to his heart to see you. You are so selfless... In everything you do. Please do not ever think otherwise. Love you.

[jenbelle]

Hugs, lots of hugs. I'm so sorry that your uncle is so sick. I am so glad that you get to go see him. Sometimes it gets so hard to bring back that kind of relationship, but I'm proud of you for going.

[thedahliharpa]

Nov 22, 2014 15:13:19 GMT -5 @therealmc said:

Thanks for the support everyone. I just booked my flights to NY for the weekend of December 5th.

I'm glad you can go. I think the mix of emotions you are feeling are all normal. I'm sorry he's not doing well.