Saturday, December 27, 2008

Surprise Mom and Dad...

Barry, Tim and I surprised my parents and went to Cape Cod. And they were truly surprised. I had told my sisters and brother that we were going and to keep a secret. Also told a couple others who did what they were told to do. Good job!

We left for our journey at 4 a.m. right on time. Stopped to see his cousin Deb and her parents who live in Ct. Barry had brought her a computer from spare parts as hers just died. One person's trash is another person's gold. Basically a new computer, glad someone is using it. We visited for a couple of hours, hadn't seen them for a few years. Then we got back on the road for another 2 1/4 hrs.

At about 4 p.m. Barry gave me permission to call my dad and I did. Before telling him where we were I told him that I felt a desire for lobster. Finally I told him where we were. Talk of surprise. Sure did surprise him.

My away message today said "Family is best medicine." That was a clue I had left.
I am so excited to be with family. It's been a long year. And just glad to be alive.

To everyone that helped me keep this secret, THANKS!

7 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:19 PM

    Sure was a hard one to keep.....LOL......We did it tho. I just wish I could be there to see you all. I wouldn't dare go near any of you having the flu. Hard to believe Jamie, Tina and I all got sick around the same time. Jamie was sleeping over with me and Tina was home. He had me playing Wii last night. That was a joke LOL He was laughing so hard he almost wet his pants cuz on the bowling game I got 4 gutter balls in a row. Have a wonderful time at the Cape. Love you all...Eileen

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  2. Anonymous7:40 AM

    So glad you were able to make the trip. Have a great visit! I know you love your family very much and you are blessed to have them.

    Lisa P

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  3. Anonymous8:36 AM

    What a wonderful surprise for your family, and wonderful boost for you, Jane! I'm so happy for all of you to be able to be together!

    Love, JK

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  4. Anonymous9:47 AM

    Just the fact that you feel good enough to make such a trip is awesome. You continue to amaze me with your strength. I am so glad you get to be with your family for the holidays. Merry Christmas! Marie D

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  5. Anonymous11:13 AM

    A TWELVE HOUR surprise trip and we have full FAMILY FOR THE
    HOLIDAYS whow WHAT A SURPRISE
    Dont know how THEY do it, but both are real fighers.
    We will enjoy every MOMENT while they are with us. lIFE IS SO SHORT!! And yes, I will be sure they a lot of fish, and lobsters too.
    Dad

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  6. Anonymous2:49 PM

    what a great adventure - loved celebrating your mysterious surprise. eat some lobsters for all of us! LNH

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  7. Anonymous4:31 PM

    dad really was surprised with lots of happy tears!!!nice to see all of u!! adios moe with mom's demential everything is a surprise!!

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