Xmas Eve in New York - BA001 LCY-JFK returning to LHR on 747 in F - Part 1
Jul 20, 2015, 5:17 am
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I'll include a bit more about the impact of the trip when I sum up but I'd recommend that any parent if they can, has at least one chance to do something really special one to one with their teen before they get too old. I'm all about doing as much as possible and creating memories..
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Jul 20, 2015, 2:39 pm
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I feel guilty that we didn't do more cultural stuff but tbh, 3.5 days is not that long and we were just there to escape and fulfil a dream to see New York!
Jul 21, 2015, 8:32 am
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So sorry to hear about your loss, hope also you have fully recoved from your illness.Thank you so much for sharing your TR with us, it was amazing, JFK is such an great city, somewhere you could go back again and again, and see something different. Agree one definately needs to do lots of things with children / teenagers before they get too old to want to come away with you.^
Jul 21, 2015, 3:23 pm
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So sorry to hear about your loss, hope also you have fully recoved from your illness.Thank you so much for sharing your TR with us, it was amazing, JFK is such an great city, somewhere you could go back again and again, and see something different. Agree one definately needs to do lots of things with children / teenagers before they get too old to want to come away with you.^
Jul 22, 2015, 1:53 am
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Jul 23, 2015, 12:28 am
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What a wonderful memory and a fabulous way to celebrate those difficult moments in life.
My partners son was born with Cystic Fibrosis, I came into their lives when he was 10, and passed when he was 17. He would be in his 30's now.
As his pass date was just before Xmas, its always a difficult time, family seem to forget, and its only us who remember. So we do our best to work or do something on our own, the sight of all the nephews and neices getting on with their lives and opening presents is too much.
What a great trip you had, that LCY JFK J flight looks awesome.
Love that part of Manhatten - and you certainly fitted it with lots of exciting things to do, and adventerous trips out to Queens etc
My partners son was born with Cystic Fibrosis, I came into their lives when he was 10, and passed when he was 17. He would be in his 30's now.
As his pass date was just before Xmas, its always a difficult time, family seem to forget, and its only us who remember. So we do our best to work or do something on our own, the sight of all the nephews and neices getting on with their lives and opening presents is too much.
What a great trip you had, that LCY JFK J flight looks awesome.
Love that part of Manhatten - and you certainly fitted it with lots of exciting things to do, and adventerous trips out to Queens etc
Jul 23, 2015, 5:40 pm
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What a wonderful memory and a fabulous way to celebrate those difficult moments in life.
My partners son was born with Cystic Fibrosis, I came into their lives when he was 10, and passed when he was 17. He would be in his 30's now.
As his pass date was just before Xmas, its always a difficult time, family seem to forget, and its only us who remember. So we do our best to work or do something on our own, the sight of all the nephews and neices getting on with their lives and opening presents is too much.
What a great trip you had, that LCY JFK J flight looks awesome.
Love that part of Manhatten - and you certainly fitted it with lots of exciting things to do, and adventerous trips out to Queens etc
My partners son was born with Cystic Fibrosis, I came into their lives when he was 10, and passed when he was 17. He would be in his 30's now.
As his pass date was just before Xmas, its always a difficult time, family seem to forget, and its only us who remember. So we do our best to work or do something on our own, the sight of all the nephews and neices getting on with their lives and opening presents is too much.
What a great trip you had, that LCY JFK J flight looks awesome.
Love that part of Manhatten - and you certainly fitted it with lots of exciting things to do, and adventerous trips out to Queens etc
My eldest has been invited to Australia with her boyfriend and his family this Xmas so although we will miss her, we send her with our blessings as it will be another amazing experience for her. I'm hoping there might be a fantastic J sale in early December my husband and I can take advantage of this time. New York again would be nice!
Nov 19, 2016, 1:20 am
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Nov 20, 2016, 10:01 pm
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Thank you .. it was my daughter who was poorly. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just 10 years old. Until then, we'd had a pretty charmed life. She survived for 18 months but with major physical (one sided paralysis) and some cognitive deficits. A heartbreaking, humbling (She never complained and managed to retain her incredible sense of humour and fun) and life-changing experience. We hoped she might be one of those who would beat the odds but tragically it was not to be. It's made me re-evaluate everything and am trying very hard not to waste / make the most of the opportunities we have.