This morning our son in law rang, offering Peter a fantastic FREE trip to Germany, visiting a racing car workshop. Staying the night then the following morning driving on a race track with one of their cars. This to him, is the best thing that has happened since his diagnosis last year. He has been walking around like a Cheshire cat.
We had let our passports lapse but that was not a problem. Phoned the Passport people and they told us how to get one within the next 2 weeks. Problem solved. Arranged to have our passport photos done with no effort at all. I did all the right things, in the right order by phoning the Onc to ask his advice re insurance. His secretary gave me a few places to contact and wished him Bon Voyage! I then settled back to arrange said insurance.
I phoned, I begged, I cried, I threatened, in the end I even lied!
All Clear only do 2 nights.
Free Spirit 4 nights.
Medi Travel Cover will not insure him while he is on chemo treatments and insist he has 2 clear weeks and 1 clear blood test.
Saga, no,
Age Concern, no. So I lied to the
Post Office (well I forgot to mention the big C) = £7 for one night.
Beginning to think, he could cope with 1 night if he feels poorly? What does anyone else think? He is so disappointed. This trip is just what the Doctor ordered so to speak. I am not really cross with these Companies as I understand he will be on his 2nd week of chemo and his immune system is next to nothing. But on the other hand.......the pleasure would have been a real high, which is what he needs right now.......he might never get the opportunity again!
Help!
Cherryl
