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[quote=Anonymous]DH's grandfather will probably die in the next few days (less likely within weeks).  DH wants to attend the funeral.  This will likely cost $2000 (roughly) in airfare and DH will need to use up in the vicinity of 3-5 precious vacation days.

Am I being petty to question whether this trip is really worth it?  We travelled to DH's home country this summer where DH got to see his grandfather who thankfully was having a good day and was able to have a nice conversation with DH, knew him, etc.  DH also visited with his family on this trip.  DH's parents are coming here for Xmas.

It seems like (to me) sometimes you need to accept that you live half a world away and it's just not always the right choice to be there.  I missed my grandfather's funeral for same reason while I was studying abroad.  I'm not saying that just because I missed my grandfather's funeral, he needs to miss his grandfather's.  But just that even it would be possible financially (possible but not without consequences, eg for our family plans for the year), it might not be the right choice.

DH thinks I'm being miserly.  Maybe I am.

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