Gar and I spent Christmas Day in a rather different fashion, but we were glad to be able to have done it that way.
We picked my Dad up at a Vancouver Hospital, and drove him to the Airport, and waited with him, until he made his flight. Up in the Okanagan, my sister, and BIL picked him up, and took him home.
He suffered a heart attack earlier in the week, and was flown down in a Air Ambulance. Unfortunately they did not offer a return trip, and there were many worries about how to get him back, with the road conditions as poor as they were.
I cannot thank the staff at West Jet enough, for their compassionate and caring attitudes. Every step of the way, they offered assistance, and reassurance. They allowed me to stay with my Dad all the way through security, and to the boarding gate where they took over and helped him onto the plane. Thank you West Jet, for all your help!
We are glad that it is over, because as you know, there is no place like home.
Gar and I spent Christmas Day in a rather different fashion, but we were glad to be able to have done it that way.
We picked my Dad up at a Vancouver Hospital, and drove him to the Airport, and waited with him, until he made his flight. Up in the Okanagan, my sister, and BIL picked him up, and took him home.
He suffered a heart attack earlier in the week, and was flown down in a Air Ambulance. Unfortunately they did not offer a return trip, and there were many worries about how to get him back, with the road conditions as poor as they were.
I cannot thank the staff at West Jet enough, for their compassionate and caring attitudes. Every step of the way, they offered assistance, and reassurance. They allowed me to stay with my Dad all the way through security, and to the boarding gate where they took over and helped him onto the plane. Thank you West Jet, for all your help!
We are glad that it is over, because as you know, there is no place like home.
I know you are so grateful for the kindness shown to you and your dad. My prayers for his continued improvement. Happy New Year to you and Gar.
ReplyDeleteI am glad everything worked out - that sounds like such a worrying Christmas. Thanks for your medatative pictures.
ReplyDeleteOh Jen - how worrying for you. But how pleased I am to hear that he is now home.
ReplyDeleteMy mum has had several heart attacks, operations and strokes... and she would agree - there really is no place like home!
I'm glad to hear that your Dad got the help he needed and is well enough to go home. I spent a.lot. of time at the airport this weekend and it was a mess. I'm a big fan of Westjet, too. They do a lot of things right.
ReplyDeleteHolidays often bring stressful times, dear Jen, as yours obviously was. Bless you and your father, hoping the New Year brings health and peace to all in your family. I wholeheartedly ageee, there is no place like home.
ReplyDeleteA story with a wonderful ending - a perfect Christmas tale - may your dad continue to improve at home!
ReplyDeleteoh how scary! I am glad to hear your dad is doing better! Happy new year
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your dad's attack, but so glad that he made it back home okay.
ReplyDeleteThere is no place like home, especially when you are feeling crummy! I hope your dad makes a full and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThat last photo of the snowman is stangely haunting to me...absolutely love it! Kim
So glad he made it home. You don't hear people actually complimenting an airline these days. Glad they treated y'all right. Best wishes for your dad's recovery.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your Dads Heart Attack, that can be so scary. He must be doing okay to be off back to home where he can really rest up! It is good that the Airline treated you like a real person! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn, Wow, what a time you've had! I'm so glad your dad made it back home safely...and of course, was well enough to go home from the hospital! That must have been a scare--and stressful--time. I hope the New Year will bring healing and hope to your dad, and lots of joy for you:) Jan
ReplyDeleteYes, a different Christmas for you, but a wonderful one too! Wonderful that you were able to be together! So glad your Dad was able to make the journey Home...there truly is nothing sweeter than Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteI love the melting snowman...it is like he's watching the waning of the season ~go out with the tide.
My prayers will be with your Dad, Jen, that he mends quickly and returns to his usual self soon!
Barb