Whew! Finally arrived at DFW

10 years ago

Daughter left early yesterday morning for a flight from coastal southern California to Dallas. Called us hours later that they were still at the gate because DFW had closed. Finally left for DFW yesterday afternoon, and were diverted to Tulsa that night. Luckily they got a room with their 2 young boys, but no dinner. The kitchen was so backed up and it was late, so they went to sleep. They were to fly out of Tulsa at 8am, but hours later she texted her brother that they were sitting at the gate still. She just sent pictures of the boys (6 and 9) exploring the yard and creek at their rental in Southlake. They finally arrived! This is a move they will remember!

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sheilajoyce_gw
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10 years ago

Thanks, sjerin. We are sad to send our only daughter and only grandchildren so far away. We were lucky that they moved to Los Angeles when the first grandson was 6 months old. I was able to help her and visit weekly and was the babysitter. We will miss that, but we are happy for her family moving to such a nice area and her DHs career move. Just have to keep reminding myself that this move is good for her family. They have moved closer to his parents, who can drive over from Louisiana for visits, so I am happy for them, and they are sad for us.

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PKponder TX Z7B
10 years ago
Our weather has been really unsettled. I'm glad that they finally made it here!
glenda_al
10 years ago
As they settle in, may the joy and happiness of their move fade the memories of getting there. Glad they are safe and sound.
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My mil was suppose to leave today from Wichita to DFW and then the Albuquerque. We got up this morning and her flight has been cancelled. At first American wanted her to fly home Wednesday with a layover in Chicago, but she said they needed to find something for Tuesday. Now she is leaving Tuesday morning on the same flight that got cancelled today.
Elmer J Fudd
10 years ago
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jewel, a lot of people who are supposed to go to a lot of places have their plans or time schedules changed this time of year. Anyone else note the irony of the airline wanting to route her through Chicago (instead of Dallas)? In December? For better weather?

sheilajoyce, I hope your daughter and her family are happy and successful in adapting to the changes they'll face in moving from California to Texas. It's the same as with moves in the opposite direction, because there are differences, some people will find they like the changes and others don't .
susanjf_gw
10 years ago
boy were they lucky...to get to fly! our last corp move they wouldn't ship the cars so we had to drive! my mom went along as a spare driver....from san diego to Detroit! and one car broke down in Kansas!
sheilajoyce_gw
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10 years ago
Yes, Susan, his new firm has been generous in making the move as easy as possible, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate. Thanks for the good wishes, Snidely. Her DH graduated from TCU, so he understands Ft Worth. She likes their little suburb and says it reminds her of where she grew up here. I think they are going to love it there, though maybe not the storms.
jewels_ks
10 years ago
My mil flight was cancelled again today. We tried for her to leave from OKC, KC and from Wichita. Now she is leaving from here on Friday. American had an opening leaving from Dallas today but we could not get there in time.
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10 years ago
How are you doing, Sheilajoyce? I know you must be quite sad today... I'm glad your dd et al, made it safely.
sjerin
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I do feel for you, SJ, but you sure have a nice attitude. I'm feeling a little sad today too after sending two dds off to their respective home cities; the third one lives in my city but she is quite busy much of the time. I know that's life and the way it's "spoze" to be, but it's still a little hard. I know you'll be making a visit to Texas before long!

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