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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 31, 2020 4:14:48 GMT
Woah, what a story!! How lucky they are to have you do that for them.
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Post by SallyPA on Oct 31, 2020 4:16:13 GMT
What an epic, emotional story of the love of a family. Both blood and by marriage. The video was a tear-jerker.
Thanks for taking the time and energy to type it all out. You are such a blessing to your family!
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Oct 31, 2020 4:33:06 GMT
You are amazing.
You have given your MIL, your BIL, and your DH a gift like no other.
Plus, you have shown your children how to act honorably with love and dedication to family.
I’m not sure how you survived that journey in one piece, but I’m glad you did!
I hope you got some well deserved rest afterward!!
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on Oct 31, 2020 4:43:57 GMT
oh my goodness what an ordeal you had! thank you so much for sharing that story, I'm so glad it worked out well in the end
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Post by msliz on Oct 31, 2020 4:59:13 GMT
You're a strong woman and a wonderful person!
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Post by Mystie on Oct 31, 2020 5:00:05 GMT
Wow, what a story. You went above and beyond for your BIL and your family, and I admire you for it. I'm glad you were able to bring him home, despite all the crazy obstacles. I hope it helped a little bit to tell your story here, maybe put it a little farther behind you.
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Post by psoccer on Oct 31, 2020 5:50:06 GMT
Thank you for sharing, I wish growth for your BIL. Your MIL was so happy. It sounds like it was emotionally exhausting, and you are so strong.
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Post by kkrenn on Oct 31, 2020 6:25:10 GMT
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so thankful that y'all made it home safely!
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Post by scrappintoee on Oct 31, 2020 7:03:51 GMT
Wow !!! I can't add anything new to what anyone else has said, so I'll just say I hope you are finally
getting restful sleep, and that your b-i-l is getting excellent care. The video is SO touching !!!
You told the story so well, and I can vividly imagine your physical and emotional EXHAUSTION!
I also hated that many people were so rude and uncaring !!!! (( hugs ))
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Post by lesserknownpea on Oct 31, 2020 8:53:11 GMT
That is the longest post I have read on here. You had me in tears. So many circumstances contributed to this perfect storm, and I’m glad there was a happy (ish?) ending.
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Post by stargazer on Oct 31, 2020 9:14:25 GMT
What an amazing thing you did. I’m so sorry it was so hard and I hope you are healing from it but the pay off from your mother-in-law’s reaction has shown it was worthwhile. One never knows how strong they are until tested, you are invincible.
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Post by wellway on Oct 31, 2020 9:35:44 GMT
There are peas that I'd love to know in real life and you are one of those. I based this on things you have posted before, now I think you a complete star. What an example of family, love and commitment.
May your bil feel the love and contentment of family and home.
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Post by FurryP on Oct 31, 2020 9:51:35 GMT
Wow !!! I can't add anything new to what anyone else has said, so I'll just say I hope you are finally getting restful sleep, and that your b-i-l is getting excellent care. The video is SO touching !!! You told the story so well, and I can vividly imagine your physical and emotional EXHAUSTION! I also hated that many people were so rude and uncaring !!!! (( hugs )) What she said.... You are an absolute saint! |
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 31, 2020 10:40:28 GMT
 But wow.... so many uncaring TSA people. I understand their job is to keep us safe but...still wow. Couldn't they do that and have some compassion at the same time?  -- And, how does turmeric even vaguely resemble cocaine? Thank goodness for the one TSA woman who seemed to have some sense of how to treat people. I'm glad to both made it back, and the video was so touching. And now your MIL has her son back. 
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Post by KelleeM on Oct 31, 2020 10:51:15 GMT
Thank you for sharing your story. You are such a wonderful blessing. I hope your brother-in-law is settling in well.
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Post by christine58 on Oct 31, 2020 11:01:04 GMT
OMG that is an amazing story. Glad you and your BIL are back in Morocco and he is with family. How is he settling in??
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Post by kibblesandbits on Oct 31, 2020 11:13:49 GMT
I could watch that video a million times. My mom heart feels her mom heart. You are an exemplary daughter in law.
Travelocity messes up more travel plans. I never understand using them. Almost all airlines match their price, and booking direct buys a level of confidence that cannot be replaced. They have screwed with me one too many times. Done with them.
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Post by stormsts on Oct 31, 2020 11:59:35 GMT
You are an amazing and strong woman. An angel in disguise. Bless you.
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Post by peace on Oct 31, 2020 12:03:22 GMT
incredible- all of it. You, your story AND your storytelling. Peace to you and your family.
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Post by TankTop on Oct 31, 2020 12:05:45 GMT
Such an amazing story! Bless you for your journey!
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Post by teddyw on Oct 31, 2020 12:20:17 GMT
What an ordeal for all of you. I hope your bil will be better around his family.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2020 12:22:22 GMT
Oh gosh Ali what an incredible person you are Thank you for sharing your story with us and I'm so happy for you all that it all turned out well in the end. |
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Post by peabay on Oct 31, 2020 12:58:18 GMT
I don't care about the language; I don't care about the culture; I don't care about the country; I don't care about the age: A mother's love is immediately recognizable.
That is an amazing story and I was on the edge of my seat. You are an incredible person to have gone through this ordeal for your brother in law. I hope you have a nice long vacation right now from any stress!
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 31, 2020 13:12:53 GMT
I am sitting here crying for you and your BIL, and your whole family. Thank God you are all home and together.
You are an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Post by lisaknits on Oct 31, 2020 13:37:51 GMT
You are a trooper and an angel! Thank you for sharing this with us, I was holding my breath when you were being screened at the airports. Sheesh. Please keep us updated on how your BIL is settling in.
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Post by Really Red on Oct 31, 2020 14:19:28 GMT
OMG. I wept through your whole story. And then I watched the video and wept some more. I am glad you are on the other end of this story (it being over). Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Post by Jennifer C on Oct 31, 2020 14:24:40 GMT
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am so sorry that it was such a trying time for you but I am so glad that your BIL made it to your MIL.
Jennifer
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Post by malibou on Oct 31, 2020 14:58:45 GMT
What a positively lovely person you are.
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 31, 2020 15:30:13 GMT
But wow.... so many uncaring TSA people. I understand their job is to keep us safe but...still wow. Couldn't they do that and have some compassion at the same time? -- And, how does turmeric even vaguely resemble cocaine? Thank goodness for the one TSA woman who seemed to have some sense of how to treat people. I'm glad to both made it back, and the video was so touching. And now your MIL has her son back.  Agreed! It was probably the turmeric powder along with the one way ticket. One year, our family of 4 had flown from Virginia to Minnesota for Christmas. Our return flight was canceled and had to rebook with the airlines. They booked as on one way tickets for the return flight. Yep, we got pulled at TSA and we heavily questioned about why we were traveling with one way tickets. Even with a sensible explanation and as the whitest white-people ever. I avoid one way tickets at all costs now, paying more for an open ended ticket. When DD spent her semester abroad, we booked her on a cheap Ryanair flight to Paris. We hadn’t moved here yet and had had assignments canceled last minute before. But a $30 plane ticket said she planned to travel on, so she was good. |
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Post by gizzy on Oct 31, 2020 15:40:59 GMT
Your story is so gut wrenching and heartwarming. You are a such a fantastic writer that I was on the edge of my seat to the point I was happy or sad or scared through out and praying that you were able to make it back home with him.
Watching the video of his mom getting to wrap her arms around him brought me to tears.
Thank you for sharing all of this. Now I'm crying tears of joy.
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-- And, how does turmeric even vaguely resemble cocaine? Thank goodness for the one TSA woman who seemed to have some sense of how to treat people.
