Alright, so my grandfather who is doing horribly, is now out of the hospital.
He isn't going to get better... only worse.
Today, I ran into work, to get some time off.
I got Sunday-Friday off to go visit him.
I cannot leave until Monday Night, and its a 12 hour drive, and because I'm 17, I don't want to drive at night.
So If I leave Tuesday Morning, I will get their at night, so that gives me Wednesday, and Thursday to spend with him, and then I drive back on Friday.
I think if I drive its going to cost me 200 bucks.
If I fly down their, that will give me an extra 20ish hours to spend with him. its worth the 3,000 bucks, since this could be his last time.
However, I didn't budget to fly down their until Christmas, and I didn't have the budget for a 3,000 flight.
If you were in my situation, with both scenarios possible, is it worth it?
(me and my mother are driving down their together/flying together)
It would cost 2,000 for a "Economy" seating.
2007-08-23 16:14:39 · 6 answers · asked by davidthought 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes definatly it's worth it. Take which ever way allows the most time with your grandfather. i lost mine in '94 and miss him terribly. his death was also unexpected at the time and i regret not spending the extra time with him. Do what you have to to get there, but go. i'm sure he would enjoy the time spent as a family...and if mom's going with maybe she drive at night you durring the day. i wish you the best and i'm also sorry to hear that you grandfather is not doing well
2007-08-23 16:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a personal choice--will your granddad last the extra time it will take you to get there? Can your mom help with the driving (then you could lave immediately and not have to wait until morning)?
I was living and going to school in NYC when each of my granddads died (in California). One died in his sleep so there was no warning. The other was ill in the hospital but mom kept saying he was getting better so I thought I'd be able to go see him when I had a term break or holiday, but then he just died. I didn't get to see either granddad before they died, nor did I get to go to their funerals. My parents kept both of their true conditions from me because they didn't think I should travel 3000 when I should be in school--but to this day, I truly regret not seeing them one last time and saying goodbye at their funerals. I didn't have much money but I would have borrowed the fare (and paid it back) if I had known. You can always make more money and if you have a credit card, you can pay it off a little at a time; you will not be able to see your granddad once he goes. Christmas is still months away so you might want to fly down now and worry about Christmas later.
2007-08-23 23:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Inundated in SF 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! If you know he would still be there next time, then it would be a waste. But if this may be the last time, I say go with the plane. The more time the better. You really don't know what you have until you use it. Good luck.. And sorry to hear about your grandpa.
2007-08-24 00:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
think it would be ok to drive. its hard to tell sometimes it will be longer to leave this world and then he could be here till christmas. i know its hard. the thing is when you get there spend it all with him. i know i missed my grandparents and they are gone. its the only ones you have and maybe you will see them in winter.
2007-08-27 23:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all that and more. He will be so happy to see you for as long as you can stay and you will NEVER regret it! Go, Fly! He needs you!
2007-08-23 23:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by beachie51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how much do you love him?
2007-08-23 23:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋