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Asking Eric: Widowed Sister Doesn’t Like to Travel, but We Don’t Want Her Alone This Christmas

This year, the family is debating whether to invite my oldest sister, recently widowed after her husband died six months ago, to our hometown or travel to her city for Christmas.
After his unexpected death six months ago, Sister, who moved away many years ago, faces change as Siblings still gather on Christmas Eve tradition in their hometown.
Practical details show the brief flight between her city and our hometown is supported by her city's airport, which is efficient with clear signage, but my oldest sister is a reluctant traveler uncomfortable navigating airports and her local friends’ willingness to host is uncertain.
The narrator says they are torn because she must balance her sister's discomfort with heartbreak at her being alone, while one or two visiting siblings this year would be impactful and the timing presses for a quick decision.
Eric's advice column suggests asking the sister what would help and planning together, noting if the family tradition no longer serves its participants, it's time to change to preserve it.

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Asking Eric: Widowed sister doesn’t like to travel, but we don’t want her alone this Christmas

Dear Eric: My oldest sister recently lost her husband of 40 years. He had health issues, but his death six months ago was unexpected. They had no children. They moved away from our hometown many years ago and made a very happy life together.

9 hours ago·Portland, United States

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