“I Just Wanted My Mom to See the Cherry Blossoms…

I Just Wanted My Mom to See the Cherry Blossoms...

When I moved to Canada five years ago, I promised myself one thing: I would bring my mom here one day to see the cherry blossoms.

She had spent her entire life in a small town, never once stepping onto an airplane. Every spring, she would send me photos of the jasmine blooming in our old garden and say, "One day, you'll show me your spring, too."

In 2026, that dream finally came true.

I applied for a Super Visa. We got the approvals. She packed her shawls and snacks, and I made a travel itinerary that included her first Tim Hortons coffee, Niagara Falls, and the highlight: Toronto's High Park Sakura Festival.

But life, like spring weather, is unpredictable.

A Scary Moment Under Pink Petals

It happened during our second walk in High Park. The sakura trees were in full bloom, painting the sky with soft pink. I turned for just a second to take a photo, and when I looked back, Mom was sitting on a bench, holding her chest.

I panicked. She had felt dizzy and short of breath.

Thankfully, I had purchased Visitors to Canada Insurance from DaddySafe.

I remembered the 24/7 emergency number they gave me. The representative on the line was kind and calm. Within minutes, we had an ambulance, and my mom was taken to the ER. It turned out to be dehydration and mild altitude stress - nothing critical, but enough to shake us.

Without insurance, that visit would have cost me over $3,000.

Why I'll Never Travel Without Insurance Again

I had chosen DaddySafe because they let me compare multiple policies from trusted Canadian insurers. I could see side-by-side which plans covered pre-existing conditions (Mom has mild diabetes), which offered follow-up care, and which had the monthly payment option I needed.

What stood out? Human support. Not just policy jargon. Not pressure. Real people.

What I Want Every Immigrant Family to Know

We come to Canada with dreams. But we carry responsibilities, too.

If you're planning to bring your parents or relatives to visit this summer or any season, please get Visitors Insurance before they land.

You may never need it. But if you do, it can mean the difference between a safe memory and a lasting regret.

Thanks to DaddySafe, my mom not only recovered fully - she still talks about those cherry blossoms. Her favorite photo is one of her under the blooms, smiling, with her hand on her heart.

Not from pain. From joy.

Protect their trip. Protect your peace of mind. Compare Visitors to Canada Insurance today at DaddySafe.ca