It's 3 weeks today until we head to the states.
I lost my Mother on Friday (aged 60) after caring for her for 10 years. She was determined I would go on this trip so I'm definitely going - I so need the break. I know she will be with me now too.

Oh my heavens rainbow!
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss! Prayers sent to you in abundance! I am sure your Mom will be with you always and will be your guardian angel while you travel and be with you wherever you go!
Big hugs and support during this most difficult time.
Tammie xo

Rainbow: My condolences on the loss of your mother. It's never easy to lose a parent at any age. I hope your trip will be everything you expect and more.

Thanks guys, this is the hardest time. I am only 33 and have already lost both my parents. One thing they both passed on to me was a love of travel - my Dad came from Yorkshire, UK and the two of them travelled a lot together. I had the honour of seeing Europe etc. with my Mum in 1999 and then I took her on a cruise of the Mexican Riviera 2 years ago. I am so glad I had those experiences. Mum will be with me every step of this trip.

Rainbow-
I am so sorry to hear that you've lost your mother.

Your trip seems like such a fitting way to honor her memory and the love of travel that she passed on to you.

I hope it's wonderful in every possible way.

Rainbow,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts are with you. I know your Mum will be with you every step of the way on your trip.

Aah, Rainbow, I'm so sorry for your loss, I really am. Go on your trip and as our Scottie says, your Mum will be with you every step of the way. May you have peace from your sorrow in the coming days, Rainbow.

BrendaC

Rainbow,

I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost both my parents, my mum died when I was 19 and my beloved father died 21 months ago. I took my first TT 3 months after dad died to help clear my head. Travelling was something we always talked about doing but never did. I'm 35 and understand how hard it is to lose both parents. Go on your trip, it's something they would have wanted you to do and yes, she will be with you every step of the way.

Avi

Rainbow, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents when I was 27. My parents never had any money to travel anywhere. It's one of the reasons why I decided to do as much travelling as I can while I'm still young enough to enjoy it. No matter where you go, your mother will be with you in spirit.

Rainbow Your mother will be with you every step of the trip and blessing you for going. It's hard to keep going, but doing something like this will help ease the sorrow. Come back with lots of happy memories.

Rainbow, I send you my deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss.

Your Mum's spirit and love are in your heart and will carry you wherever you go.

Come back and tell us all about your trip, we await your return.

Rainbow: my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. This trip will be poignant for you however you know that this is what your mum wanted for you.

take care.

Thanks everyone. You don't even know me but you all care so much - it's like having lots of new friends.

Rainbow
Deepest sympathy to your and yours - everyone has put very well the good wishes and I can't improve on that.
Coming back and getting on with life in general will be the tough bit!

rainbow,

I am so sorry for your loss, & think that you are doing exactly the right thing in taking your trip. Your mother will always be with you.

I keep a good thought for you.