Make A Wish Sends Lauren to Disney World! * IT IS FINISHED...* *Updated 1/28/09*

[hematite153]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that William's so sick. I'm glad they ruled out the "big" stuff and are making plans to keep working to figure it out.

I really hope that tomorrow's tests provide answers and allow him to start healing.

[All7OfUs]

Still waiting to hear more news now that the weekend is over... Hope things are getting back to normal a bit too! Sounds crazy!

Liesa

[maroo]

Sending prayers for William. :( Hate being in the hosptial over the weekend.

I know! :) Boring, right! But at least he was not sick, sick...ya know. He was feeling pretty good...just kept losing his vision off and on all day...YIKES.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that William's so sick. I'm glad they ruled out the "big" stuff and are making plans to keep working to figure it out.

I really hope that tomorrow's tests provide answers and allow him to start healing.


Thank you!!

Still waiting to hear more news now that the weekend is over... Hope things are getting back to normal a bit too! Sounds crazy!

Liesa

Hello, Liesa! :) Yeah...it is still mid-morning in Mississippi, and they have not started the tests yet...so hopefully we will know something this afternoon!

Thank you for your prayers! :)

[AmandaSparks730]

Hello, maroo :)

I read your TR last night, and I have to say...what an amazing trip! See, I'm a wish kid myself, so hearing about other wish trips is fun for me. I took my WDW trip when I was 6, so I don't remember too much of it now (I'm 15). GKTW is simply wonderful (they didn't have that putt putt course when I was there, and there were JUST building the movie theater). We, however, went in December, so we saw MVMCP. Lauren looks so happy on her trip! Can't wait to read more :)

[maroo]

Hello, maroo :)

I read your TR last night, and I have to say...what an amazing trip! See, I'm a wish kid myself, so hearing about other wish trips is fun for me. I took my WDW trip when I was 6, so I don't remember too much of it now (I'm 15). GKTW is simply wonderful (they didn't have that putt putt course when I was there, and there were JUST building the movie theater). We, however, went in December, so we saw MVMCP. Lauren looks so happy on her trip! Can't wait to read more :)

It is so great to meet another Wish Trippee! :) I am so glad that you are doing well! :banana: :banana: :banana:

If you are interested in reading other Wish Trip Reports, you can check out our Wish Trippers Unite thread...

Wish Trippers Unite!! A Thread for Wish Trippers! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039777)

[Khalana]

Any news on William yet? Still praying here. :hug:

[maroo]

Thank you! No major news yet. We are still waiting for the results of his last two tests. They DID let him go home last night...so I guess that is news!!!

We covet your prayers!

They are talking about changing some of William's medicines...but the ones they want to get rid of have really helped him...so, the doctors are "talking about it" for now.

I should have an update (of my TR) for you guys in the next couple of days! :)

And as soon as I hear from his Mom, I will post something here and on the Wish Trippers thread.

[mom2lilnick]

I hope things are better for him. Hugs.

[mindymouse1]

When I messaged you earlier I had not seen this update. Hope all is OK with William. It really sucks to be there. I have spent more time than I would wish on anyone in that very same hospital. I hope they find the answer soon. It sucks waiting. I will be hoping for the best!!!:)

[mindymouse1]

Just checked Noah's site also. Sounds like a slight improvement???? I am so hoping he does a big turnaround for all of them! We will keep him in our prayers !!!

[eyor44]

Hello Maroo
I haven't been on the disboards in a while, but finally have time to catch up. I was so enjoying it (I love the video) until I read about William. Poor Guy. I do hope the docs figure out something soon. You, he and the whole family are in my prayers. Bummer of a way to spend the last of his Christmas vacation.
Lisa

[llurgy]

Have you any news about William yet Mary??

What tests are you all waiting on? I hope it is good news once you finally get them.

Mandy

[maroo]

Thank you all for praying for William. The official word is that he has atypical migraines. Which is good news. His EEG and MRI was normal except for sinus problems. Thank you guys!!!!! He is going to school tomorrow!

[llurgy]

Thank you all for praying for William. The official word is that he has atypical migraines. Which is good news. His EEG and MRI was normal except for sinus problems. Thank you guys!!!!! He is going to school tomorrow!

Phew!! Great news!!

Not great news that he has migraines *** they suk, but great news that it isnt anything worse.

Mandy

[Plantlady]

Thank you all for praying for William. The official word is that he has atypical migraines. Which is good news. His EEG and MRI was normal except for sinus problems. Thank you guys!!!!! He is going to school tomorrow!

I'm glad he's doing good!

Some bit of personal experience... two of my boys have seizures. They are controlled by medicine.. nothing we can't handle. However, their EEG's (for both of them) have NEVER shown seizure activity. One of my boys' MRI was also normal.

So, if problems continue again.. I thought I would share my experience.

I'm glad he's going better now though. :banana:

[java]

Thank you all for praying for William. The official word is that he has atypical migraines. Which is good news. His EEG and MRI was normal except for sinus problems. Thank you guys!!!!! He is going to school tomorrow!

whew that he can work with. Wonderful news. Thanks for updating!

[mom2lilnick]

That is a relief. Glad it wasn't something more serious. I hope he is feeling okay.

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

What a fantastic trip report! I spent the past two hours reading thru it all.

I think it is wonderful that you were there to help your friends (family!) enjoy a trip of a lifetime. :hug:

The make a wish foundation is a very important charity. It has not touched me personally, but two people that I know.

a) a friend of my ex's family: their daughter was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She was born not even 2 months after my daugher...so she just turned 5. She received her wish this fall....she asked for a beautiful garden. And so their yard was designed and turned into a beautiful oasis.

b) my boss: their son was diagnosed with cancer at 9months. He passed away May 2007. Earlier that same spring, he had his wish granted....and it was to go to WDW.

Whatever the dream, whatever the wish, the make a wish foundation does what it can to help these sweet angels have something special, something to help them forget, even if just for a day, the struggles that they have every other moment of their lives.

I hope to see more "wish" trip reports...plus it will make more people aware of just how important these trips are!

I look forward to your next update.

Kerry :O)

[maroo]

I'm glad he's doing good!

Some bit of personal experience... two of my boys have seizures. They are controlled by medicine.. nothing we can't handle. However, their EEG's (for both of them) have NEVER shown seizure activity. One of my boys' MRI was also normal.

So, if problems continue again.. I thought I would share my experience.

I'm glad he's going better now though. :banana:


Goodness!! Thank you SO much for sharing that with us!! We are a little nervous because they want to take him off a medicine that has finally helped with some other stuff...to stop the migraines...so they are sort of "arguing" about it. So...they are really not in agreement about how they should be treated...pretty frustrating.

What kind of seizures are they? The petit mal kind? I am not sure if I am spelling that right!

What a fantastic trip report! I spent the past two hours reading thru it all.

I think it is wonderful that you were there to help your friends (family!) enjoy a trip of a lifetime. :hug:


Aw... thanks for reading it!! :) I hope to finish it THIS WEEKEND!! :woohoo:

We did have a trip of a lifetime!




The make a wish foundation is a very important charity. It has not touched me personally, but two people that I know.

a) a friend of my ex's family: their daughter was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She was born not even 2 months after my daugher...so she just turned 5. She received her wish this fall....she asked for a beautiful garden. And so their yard was designed and turned into a beautiful oasis.

b) my boss: their son was diagnosed with cancer at 9months. He passed away May 2007. Earlier that same spring, he had his wish granted....and it was to go to WDW.

Whatever the dream, whatever the wish, the make a wish foundation does what it can to help these sweet angels have something special, something to help them forget, even if just for a day, the struggles that they have every other moment of their lives.


You are so right! And you said it so eloquently!

I have met so many wonderful Wish families on this board. Their stories are so touching...and their wishes being granted is so awesome!!

Anyone reading this can certainly donate to MAW (Make a Wish)...

www.wish.org

Or another wish foundation in your area.





I hope to see more "wish" trip reports...plus it will make more people aware of just how important these trips are!

I look forward to your next update.

Kerry :O)

Actually...there are a LOT of wish trip reports out there...they tend to get overlooked in the big TR area...and some are not even ever moved from the Pre-Trip report section (many families don't start a new thread)...

But...If you want more Wish Trip Reports...We have some for ya!!!

Check out this thread...

FOR MORE WISH TRIP STORIES>>>CLICK HERE!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039777)

The first page is full of links to Wish Trip Reports!

[maroo]

I hope things are better for him. Hugs.

Thank you!!!

When I messaged you earlier I had not seen this update. Hope all is OK with William. It really sucks to be there. I have spent more time than I would wish on anyone in that very same hospital. I hope they find the answer soon. It sucks waiting. I will be hoping for the best!!!:)

Oh, I know...And crazy to think we have all stayed in that same hospital! Waiting is the worst part...I guess unless you get that dreaded diagnosis...and then the whole thing is awful! Which you know much better than me...

So prayers coming your way as well!!

Just checked Noah's site also. Sounds like a slight improvement???? I am so hoping he does a big turnaround for all of them! We will keep him in our prayers !!!

I know...what a precious boy...and what a precious family!!

I hope they post more news, soon, though. I got used to my daily updates! Now I am spoiled!

Hello Maroo
I haven't been on the disboards in a while, but finally have time to catch up. I was so enjoying it (I love the video) until I read about William. Poor Guy. I do hope the docs figure out something soon. You, he and the whole family are in my prayers. Bummer of a way to spend the last of his Christmas vacation.
Lisa

Thanks for catching up! :) I think they are going to figure it out. Yeah...it was a bummer!

He goes back to school tomorrow, though!

Have you any news about William yet Mary??

What tests are you all waiting on? I hope it is good news once you finally get them.

Mandy

Phew!! Great news!!

Not great news that he has migraines *** they suk, but great news that it isnt anything worse.

Mandy

Mandy...thanks so much for asking! :) You were reading my mind!!

whew that he can work with. Wonderful news. Thanks for updating!

You are welcome! Thanks for reading! :)

That is a relief. Glad it wasn't something more serious. I hope he is feeling okay.

Thanks so much for your prayers!!!! We are glad too...we know all to well that the news could have been much, much worse!

[TarzansKat]

So glad William is okay! :hug: Migraines aren't fun, but at least they can be mangeable.

[Yzma and Kronk]

All caught up.

And so glad to hear that William is OK.

Thanks for this piece of advise Maroo:

I feel for ALL families that have to spend time up there. I hope that EVERYONE that reads this will go and VISIT and take FOOD and fun stuff to anyone that is in the hospital...not just to the patient, either! Caregivers need some lovin, too!

I certainly will remember that for the future!!

Can't wait to hear the rest.

[loralie]

Great TR...Lauren is beautiful and William is an amazing brother to not get jealous by all the attention Lauren was getting. They sound like a wonderful family and you are a wonderful friend to help them so much. Everyone should be lucky enough to have a friend like you to help them in their time of need. I can't wait to read the rest.

Loralie

[hematite153]

I'm glad to hear that he's got a diagnosis and is heading back to school.

I've also known a person who gets seizures that don't show up on an EEG. (They actually took him off of his anti-seizure meds because they thought they had gone away and then he ended up having a couple of really serious seizures.)

On the other hand, I also know a person who gets optical migraines and what you describe for William matches his description of what happens for him.

Good luck (to William, his family and doctors) figuring out what comes next.

[eyor44]

I am so glad William has a diagnosis and can go back to school. I agree Migranes are NO FUN. I have sinus ones and some days are almost unbearable. Hopefully they aren't that bad.

[lazydoxy66]

I'm so glad for William!! :banana:

[iluvmyfamily]

Hello...just thinking about you guys. Wondering how William is doing? Was he glad to be back at school? Waiting for the TR. I know you have been busy with Lauren and her family....but I have a bowl of popcorn:: waiting;)

Take it easy!!!!

[maroo]

So glad William is okay! :hug: Migraines aren't fun, but at least they can be mangeable.

Yes, they are!! :) Thanks for hanging in there with us! :)

All caught up.

And so glad to hear that William is OK.

Thanks for this piece of advise Maroo:

(My advice was to take food and good stuff to people in the hospital! And to the caregivers! :))



I certainly will remember that for the future!!

Can't wait to hear the rest.

Thank you! :) I think a lot of folks think that people don't want visitors, because they are sick...but it is so great to have someone just drop by...and bring some snacks or drinks...even if they don't stay long. Snacks and drinks get so expensive in the hospital. It is like you are eating out for every meal!

Great TR...Lauren is beautiful and William is an amazing brother to not get jealous by all the attention Lauren was getting. They sound like a wonderful family and you are a wonderful friend to help them so much. Everyone should be lucky enough to have a friend like you to help them in their time of need. I can't wait to read the rest.

Loralie

Lauren is a beautiful girl! And William is a good sport, most of the time. :) He does get his feelings hurt sometimes, especially since he has also been sick. He has been in the hospital a few times, too. So he sometimes thinks that he should get a wish trip! But, his stuff is chronic, but not progressive, so he obviously doesn't qualify! His parents do a GREAT job of spending special time with him...taking him on short trips with just them, etc, since Lauren does take so much of their time...especially her Mom.

It is so cool to be a part of their family! :) I get to hang out with them instead of sitting at my condo by myself! So it is good for all of us!

I'm glad to hear that he's got a diagnosis and is heading back to school.

I've also known a person who gets seizures that don't show up on an EEG. (They actually took him off of his anti-seizure meds because they thought they had gone away and then he ended up having a couple of really serious seizures.)

On the other hand, I also know a person who gets optical migraines and what you describe for William matches his description of what happens for him.

Good luck (to William, his family and doctors) figuring out what comes next.

Thank you so much for the info!!! So far his vision has gotten better with the medicine. He only made it to a day and a half of school. He got a bad headache on Thursday and had to come home. But, he did make it all day on Friday.

I am so glad William has a diagnosis and can go back to school. I agree Migranes are NO FUN. I have sinus ones and some days are almost unbearable. Hopefully they aren't that bad.

I used to have sinus headaches real bad...and those are no fun at all!!! I did finally have surgery. And that was the best, most painful surgery, I have ever had! I don't have those headaches anymore and get sick so much less!

I'm so glad for William!! :banana:

Thanks!!! :) We are, too!!!

Hello...just thinking about you guys. Wondering how William is doing? Was he glad to be back at school? Waiting for the TR. I know you have been busy with Lauren and her family....but I have a bowl of popcorn:: waiting;)

Take it easy!!!!

William went back to school on Thursday, but called his mom during the day because he had a bad headache. But he did stay all day Friday. And I assume he went today. He was feeling so good yesterday that he went outside and played! :)

I ended up re-doing Lauren's MAW video this weekend. I spent a lot of time on it! So I didn't get to update my TR.

Hopefully this weekend or this week!! :) It is going to be cold down here (for us...18 degrees is COLD!!!!!)...so I plan to stay indoors! :)

[darlabru]

It took me 2 days to read up on your trip and am awaiting your next installment. It sounds like you all are having such a wonderful magical time in spite of a few bumps in the road.I hope your back got better enough for your drive home.

[maroo]

It took me 2 days to read up on your trip and am awaiting your next installment. It sounds like you all are having such a wonderful magical time in spite of a few bumps in the road.I hope your back got better enough for your drive home.

Thanks for reading!! And thank you SO much for posting!!! :)

Yeah...an update is coming...right...up!!!!

[maroo]

At this point, we all had a different idea of what we wanted to do next.

I really, really wanted to see Spectromagic and Wishes – yes, our last night, and I have yet to see Wishes! :confused3 I knew the kids would really like the night parade. But William didn’t want to see it. Lauren didn’t really know what it was, so she had no preference either way. And Rick and Lisa, well, they were ready to get back to the hotel... :rolleyes1 I am sure it was because they were so tired. :rolleyes:

So, we compromised. We decided we would stay for the parade only. We went back to the Contemporary and all of us rode the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Lisa told William that he had to stay 5 minutes, but if he hated it, she would take him back to the room. Fair enough. :thumbsup2 Because I was SURE he was going to LOVE it! :love:

But…alas…in the distance…you could see LIGHTNING! :scared1: It was not that “heat lightning” you get in the summer. This was a full on thunderstorm! :sad2: You know, cloud to ground lightning (actually, it is ground to cloud…but I will stop with the science lesson!) and rain…does not look good for an electric parade! Ya know what I am saying? :confused3

But we kept going. We decided to stake out a spot toward the entrance/exit so that we could make a run for it if it got too bad. Lauren’s wheelchair really doesn’t need to get soaked, ya know. We had her joystick covered, because that really can’t get wet, but if it pours, we would be in trouble!

Aren't we cute...That's me...in that hoopty wheelchair! Right next to my friend in the Mercedes!

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I thought that the parade would start in Frontierland and end in the front/exit of Magic Kingdom. So we figured we were in for a long wait. William asked us if we could switch it around…so it would come to us first. :rotfl2: No, baby, not even on a wish trip! :rolleyes:

Rick went to go grab a snack and ran into a CM while he was gone. He asked the CM about the parade route and what they do when it is lightning and raining. Rick explained that it was our last night and that we were afraid they would cancel the parade before it got all the way to us.

Well, guess what! It starts at the front of MK, not in Frontierland! So we were in the PERFECT spot! Rick was so excited! So the CM walked over to us with Rick and at some point saw Lauren’s wheelchair and her button and got an idea. :idea: He presented us all with “Congratulations!” buttons and explained to us (and those sitting around us) that they were going to “start the parade from here tonight in honor of our special guests.” Everyone around us clapped. (Although I am positive that they had NO idea why they were clapping!) William was elated . Lauren was totally in awe. “Did they really change it?” I am not sure, to this day, if they realize that the parade was NOT actually changed for them that night. :rotfl:

Here is a picture of all of us (minus Lisa...camera shy!) after our coronation!

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It continued to rain and the lightning was amazing, really. And we loved it…it was so fun…to be out there with all of those people when it was raining. Some of us were singing the song “Singing in the Rain” and kids were jumping in puddles. :yay:

Just enjoying our night.

Our last night in the World.

Our last night ever to be the “special guests.”

One special night, indeed.

We did watch the parade. It seemed fast and short…but I am sure they were in a hurry to get off of those electric floats in the lightning.

And the crowd thinned out. And it was time for us to leave. :sad1: But Rick was talking to this other family and before I knew it, we were all talking to them. Sweet Mom, Dad and daughter. The Dad had just lost a friend of his to muscular dystrophy (which is how the conversation got started, he thought Lauren might have muscular dystrophy) and talked about how his friend did a wish trip a number of years ago. After talking a few minutes, we figured out that we shared the same faith in God with very similar background in denomination and worship style.

Their little girl was so sweet. She had an autograph book where she was getting all of the “Princesses” autographs. Her mom introduced her to Lauren as a “special princess” and the little girls’ eyes got so big. And then…out of nowhere…she asked Lauren for her autograph! Aw…Aw… Ok, I lost it. That little girl was so sweet. Lauren signed her book using a pen with her mouth because we didn't have her tray. Everyone who saw that was in tears…

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Then William started talking to this little girl. And they hit it off quite nicely. :thumbsup2 :cool1: They ran around a played together for a little while. We looked over and William was holding her hand. So sweet. :love:

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I did get permission from this family to show her picture on this TR…so don’t panic on me. She is so darling.

To end this special evening, we all walked back to the Contemporary. Our new friends were not staying at the Contemporary, but the monorail line was long, so they walked with us so they could catch the monorail from the Contemporary to get back to their hotel. We had the neatest time, just talking with this family and sharing our stories. As we were saying goodbye, the Mom in their family asked permission to pray for Lauren. We had the sweetest time…she prayed for her and we all talked. A magical, refreshing, and energizing night for all of us!


The rest of the night was spent packing. Although, I have to admit, I went right to sleep when we got back. With all of the lights on and everyone in our room. I was so beat. And my back was killing me! And I had a long, long drive the next day. Yes, I know...Rick and Lisa never made it back in time for date night. :sad2: But I keep their kids all the time, so I was forgiven!


It is finished... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29936257&postcount=479)

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

I love how the guy in the background is waving in your group pic! LOL! what a magical night...the perfect way to have your last night in 'the world'.

[iluvmyfamily]

Yahoo!!! An updated TR:cool1: :thumbsup2 How nice that the evening turned out great for all of you (except for the thunderstorms!)...especially for William. Oh, that got me with the little girl asking Lauren for her autograph!:cutie: I bet Lauren felt honoured! princess: I am anxious to hear about the next TR....:surfweb:

[mrsksomeday]

What a wonderful night. That little girl and William look so cute together. I love you and Lauren in your ponchos.

You didn't get to see Wishes? :sad1: Oh sweetie you have got to go back some time, it is truly magical.

[TarzansKat]

Just enjoying our night.

Our last night in the World.

Our last night ever to be the “special guests.”

One special night, indeed.


That says it all right there.

What a wonderful memory! :goodvibes

[maroo]

I love how the guy in the background is waving in your group pic! LOL! what a magical night...the perfect way to have your last night in 'the world'.

Gosh, I had not even noticed the background. Looks like the person with him did not want his/her picture taken! Covered themselves up with a poncho!

Maybe the guy thought we were "special guests" and were waving to the camera! :rotfl2:

Yahoo!!! An updated TR:cool1: :thumbsup2 How nice that the evening turned out great for all of you (except for the thunderstorms!)...especially for William. Oh, that got me with the little girl asking Lauren for her autograph!:cutie: I bet Lauren felt honoured! princess: I am anxious to hear about the next TR....:surfweb:

Thanks!! :)

I have one more installment for this Trip...then maybe some closing thoughts...then, hopefully, I will know enough about my next trip to start some sort of pre-trip report!!

What a wonderful night. That little girl and William look so cute together. I love you and Lauren in your ponchos.

You didn't get to see Wishes? :sad1: Oh sweetie you have got to go back some time, it is truly magical.

Nope...didn't get to see Wishes. Which DOES require a trip back! :goodvibes

Actually, I did see a little of it from the 4th floor balcony of the Contemporary...but everyone out there was talking and I was behind a bunch of people...so I didn't get to take it in, ya know.

But I will be able to this next trip!! For sure!! :)

That says it all right there.

What a wonderful memory! :goodvibes

Yes!!! It sure did...It was one great last night in the World!

I want to go back so bad!!!!!!!!

[hematite153]

She could dictate to you as you write your TR and that would be so cool to look back on over the years! I should have done that with Lauren...because she saw some things differently than I did! :)


Ah ha! You wrote it in a different thread, but, I found it anyway....

Now we know how you can keep this TR going! When we're done with "your story", we can hear "Lauren's story," then, "William's story," etc.

[mindymouse1]

It all sounds wonderful..... I can't wait.

Glad to see William is doing better.

The comment about food in the hospital is dead on. I cannot tell you how much it sucks to be there with your child all alone, with family about two hours away and you can't leave your child in the room to go get something to eat. You can't leave them by theirselves and of course they don't do "mommy trays' anymore so what do they want you to do??? That is one of my biggest complaints with hospitals. I am really lucky... usually I know some of the nurses real well and Clint will let me leave for a few minutes to run to the cafeteria where I buy tons of sodas and snacks so I don't have to leave him again. What if some poor mom is stuck there without a dime to her name--- what's she gonna do??>> SORRY about that--- It just makes me real mad to think about it!!

LOVE YOUR TR!!!:goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

okay, Maroo, you have me blubbering like a baby again, right here in front of my computer!! I can't help it, that is just about the coolest story yet! I can't believe it, we are to the end of a most awesome trip to the World!

Love you,

Liesa

[Khalana]

Aww, that was such a special ending to a magical trip! :goodvibes I got all teary eyed too when I read about that little girl really believing Lauren was a true Princess. :love: Too cute! :)

[maroo]

Ah ha! You wrote it in a different thread, but, I found it anyway....

Now we know how you can keep this TR going! When we're done with "your story", we can hear "Lauren's story," then, "William's story," etc.

Wow! You are paying attention! :)

That would be cool...I would love to do something like that! :) Maybe I can include them in some "final thoughts"...Lauren's school work is so bad that we would have to do a full TR during the summer. :rotfl:

It all sounds wonderful..... I can't wait.

Glad to see William is doing better.

The comment about food in the hospital is dead on. I cannot tell you how much it sucks to be there with your child all alone, with family about two hours away and you can't leave your child in the room to go get something to eat. You can't leave them by theirselves and of course they don't do "mommy trays' anymore so what do they want you to do??? That is one of my biggest complaints with hospitals. I am really lucky... usually I know some of the nurses real well and Clint will let me leave for a few minutes to run to the cafeteria where I buy tons of sodas and snacks so I don't have to leave him again. What if some poor mom is stuck there without a dime to her name--- what's she gonna do??>> SORRY about that--- It just makes me real mad to think about it!!

LOVE YOUR TR!!!:goodvibes

I agree wholehearted on the hospital deal. Especially at THAT hospital...where the food really stinks and it takes 15 minutes to walk to the "good" cafeteria!

Well...it just so happens you have a new DISfriend that lives about 8 minutes from that hospital and works about 2 minutes from there, too! :rolleyes1 That DISfriend would LOVE to bring you food! The hospital is a great place for a DIS meet! :)

okay, Maroo, you have me blubbering like a baby again, right here in front of my computer!! I can't help it, that is just about the coolest story yet! I can't believe it, we are to the end of a most awesome trip to the World!

Love you,

Liesa

Aww...I am sorry!! I will pass the kleenex! :) She is so precious! And it was a completely awesome night. We were so blessed to meet that family!!!! It was a perfect end to our vacation! But...it is not quite over...we still have our impromptu Chef Mickey's adventure! :) With LOTS of pics!!

Aww, that was such a special ending to a magical trip! :goodvibes I got all teary eyed too when I read about that little girl really believing Lauren was a true Princess. :love: Too cute! :)

:) Thank you! I wish you could have seen that sweet little girl's face. Her eyes just lit up! Big wide eyes...just looking at Lauren...she totally believed she was a real princess! Which is true! She is!!! princess:

And more is coming!!! :)

[hematite153]

That would be cool...I would love to do something like that! :) Maybe I can include them in some "final thoughts"...Lauren's school work is so bad that we would have to do a full TR during the summer. :rotfl:


The summer's fine...it just means that you get to keep the magic of the trip alive that much longer. :)

[TiggerTails57]

Just finished reading the whole report........:thumbsup2
Can't wait for more! :goodvibes

[eyor44]

what a wonderful final night.

[purplepeg]

oh what a wonderful story. I, too, was blubbering. How precious, actually I think it's better than wishes. How is your back now by the way?

[Liann]

I just spent the last 3 hours reading this thread and after crying, laughing, being highly ticked off (The BATHROOM FLOOR!!!?????), and every other flood of emotion I have ONE thing to say. Thank you.

Oh btw, my son is 16 and agrees Lauren is beautiful. I do too but you know, I'm a Mom so my opinion doesn't count LOL!

[MousekaMaddi]

just magical, thanks so much for taking me along****************
xoxoxox ....be well my friends, all of you!! :grouphug:

[WayfastWill]

This is so cool, thanks for sharing! :thumbsup2

[teresajoy]

You MUST see Wishes!!! Yes!

No no no! Please tell me you saw Wishes!!!

Laughing about the "lightning doesn't lookd good for an electric parade" comment!

Mary, are you SURE you are in your 30s??? You look like a teenager!

I love that they "changed" the parade route just for you guys!!! HOw special!! Some CMs just have "the magic" don't they!

Oh, you made me "happy cry" about the little girl asking for Princess Lauren's autograph!!!Oh my goodness! And look how gorgeous Lauren looks in that picgture!!! True beauty!

Oh, William is lady's man!! Too cute he was holding that little girl's hand! I hope you exchanged addresses!

It sounds like a reall magical night, even if you didn't get to see Wishes!!!

OOH, impromptu Chef Mickey! Intriguing!

[lazydoxy66]

What a great last night. That was a wonderful CM. And the little girl, how sweet.
This has been a nice TR. I hate to see it end.

[Yzma and Kronk]

What a wonderful last night.

Can't wait to hear about Chef Mickey's!

[lillylynnb]

i want to read more i love your tr

[VroomVroomLightning]

So I saw this on someone else's TR the other day and just had to come check you out!! I am soooo loving this and can't wait to hear the rest!!

[maroo]

The summer's fine...it just means that you get to keep the magic of the trip alive that much longer. :)

Ha ha! I asked Lauren if she could write some on the TR...and she said YES! "After I finish all of my homework and the PSAT. But then I will have the ACT. So maybe after that?" Which means, uh...well, 2011? I am hoping that we can get these kids back to DISNEY before that! Ya know?

Just finished reading the whole report........:thumbsup2
Can't wait for more! :goodvibes

Thanks so much for posting! A little more to go!

what a wonderful final night.

It was totally awesome!

oh what a wonderful story. I, too, was blubbering. How precious, actually I think it's better than wishes. How is your back now by the way?

Aw...Sorry to make you cry. Hopefully it was a GOOD cry!

My back is MUCH better. It actually has not hurt at all since then. I don't normally transfer Lauren that much for days in a row. And the transferring on the rides was probably a factor, too.

I just spent the last 3 hours reading this thread and after crying, laughing, being highly ticked off (The BATHROOM FLOOR!!!?????), and every other flood of emotion I have ONE thing to say. Thank you.

Oh btw, my son is 16 and agrees Lauren is beautiful. I do too but you know, I'm a Mom so my opinion doesn't count LOL!

Three hours? Bless you! Thank you so much for posting!!! And Mom's opinions count! Just not when they are 16! :)

Lauren wants to know where you guys live. :rotfl2: And wants to see his picture. :rotfl:

just magical, thanks so much for taking me along****************
xoxoxox ....be well my friends, all of you!! :grouphug:

Thank you!!!!

This is so cool, thanks for sharing! :thumbsup2

Thank you for posting!! :)

You MUST see Wishes!!! Yes!

No no no! Please tell me you saw Wishes!!!

Laughing about the "lightning doesn't lookd good for an electric parade" comment!

Mary, are you SURE you are in your 30s??? You look like a teenager!

I love that they "changed" the parade route just for you guys!!! HOw special!! Some CMs just have "the magic" don't they!

Oh, you made me "happy cry" about the little girl asking for Princess Lauren's autograph!!!Oh my goodness! And look how gorgeous Lauren looks in that picgture!!! True beauty!

Oh, William is lady's man!! Too cute he was holding that little girl's hand! I hope you exchanged addresses!

It sounds like a reall magical night, even if you didn't get to see Wishes!!!

OOH, impromptu Chef Mickey! Intriguing!

Ha ha! The OTHER Mom! :) Lauren asked me about your teenager the other day, too... :rolleyes1

Yeah...well...never really did see Wishes... I know, I know. I have to go back! More on that in a little bit...

I look like a teenager!!!!! Really??? You are my hero! Yeah....I am definitely in my 30's...almost half way through, actually! But I am 10 pounds lighter now than I was then! :)

Yeah...William...well, we are in trouble...that is all I have to say about THAT! :)

What a great last night. That was a wonderful CM. And the little girl, how sweet.
This has been a nice TR. I hate to see it end.

Thanks! Not quite over yet...but I am sad, too.

What a wonderful last night.

Can't wait to hear about Chef Mickey's!

Chef Mickey's is coming! Hopefully tonight!

i want to read more i love your tr

Thank you! :) More is coming! :)

So I saw this on someone else's TR the other day and just had to come check you out!! I am soooo loving this and can't wait to hear the rest!!

Oh...I am so curious! Where, oh where, did you see this? I am a little scared, really! Thanks for posting! :)

[maroo]

Ah…

The end…

Well, almost the end. You see, I did some research before we went to Disney. And the books I read said that Chef Mickey’s had below average food. And that it was too pricey. When we looked at our budget, we just didn’t have room for Chef Mickey’s. :crowded: Plus, we were going to be able to spend some time with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and friends at GKTW during a pre-scheduled photo time. :thumbsup2 So, there was no need to book Chef Mickey’s. So, I didn’t. :sad2:

But we were sick on the day that we were supposed to meet Mickey at GKTW. :crazy2: And we had extra money since we spent 2 days sick in the hotel room (amazing how much you can save doing THAT!) And, since we stayed at the Contemporary, poor William had looked down in the Atrium and listened to those kids sing Happy Birthday, or whatever it is they sing, you know, when they twirl their napkins around in the air? (Lauren can’t see over the rail, so it didn’t faze her!) William really, really wanted to eat there!

At some point in our trip, Richard actually told William that he could eat at Chef Mickey’s. :scared1: Uh oh! "Rick you have to make reservations for Chef Mickey’s. No, really! You have to make reservations for Chef Mickey’s…like forever in advance!"

But that very last morning, Rick went downstairs and talked to the CM at the Chef Mickey’s counter. He explained the situation and got us a table! Cool, huh! :cool1:

We had a blast. pixiedust: As far as a restaurant review…well, the food was not great. But it wasn’t bad either! I enjoyed some normal breakfast buffet food. And I tried to fill up, too, because I was going to be in the car for a LONG time. :hourglass I had to make it all the way back home as fast as possible… :drive: (and we know I can DRIVE!) because I would have Lauren’s legs…and she wanted them back. Especially before school the next day.

Anyway…pictures, right…you want pictures.

Each of the characters came around separately. They normally stayed for just a minute or so, but they came back by as they had time. We were there for a while, so we did get some good interaction with them!


I love this picture of Lauren kissing Pluto!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3622-1.jpg


Lisa is addicted....PINS :goodvibes …ya know what I am saying?

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3631-1.jpg


And, of course, Minnie!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3608-1.jpg



http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3603-1.jpg


I love, love, love this picture!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3621-1.jpg


I love Lauren's face on this one. And sweet Donald, kissing her hand!

I love it when the characters reach out and touch Lauren. She sometimes feels like people won't touch her because they think they will hurt her. So when the characters do something like this...it really makes me smile! :)


http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3613-1.jpg


Check out this precious family!


http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/chef%20mickeys/IMG_3619-1.jpg


Well, my friends...

With tears in my eyes, I must tell you that we have reached the end. Lauren and family hopped on the Magical Express and had an extremely uneventful trip back home. Lauren actually said that she was real let down...not only to be going home...but that there was no fanfare at the airport. I think she expected someone, anyone, to meet her on the way home! Half the airport saw her off to her trip! But it was back to reality...ugly reality!

I drove, very fast, all the way home! And you can't give me a ticket now! ::cop:

The Post Disney Depression (PDD)...lasted for weeks! I am convinced that the only thing worse than PDD is PWTDD...Post Wish Trip Disney Depression.


This was the trip of a lifetime.

And those only come once a lifetime.

So our moment...is over.

Which makes me really sad.


But our story...it's not over! I have found a wonderful group of friends here on the Disboards. There are a BUNCH of kids that have not had their moment yet. So I am going to stick around. Hopefully help some more families to create wonderful - once in a lifetime - memories from their Wish Trips. If we can pass on some of the things that we learned...then their trips can be that much more fulfilling!

I have also discovered another WISH part of this board...W.I.S.H...We're Inspired to Stay Healthy.

I want to go back to Disney so bad! And I needed a real good excuse to go...and maybe bring a friend or two. Two years ago I did a very small triathlon. So, I do like races. And Disney does races! And you can walk in Disney races. :cool1: So, I have started my training. Already lost 10 pounds!

So that is the plan. Want more details...

You can check out my journal...It isn't a pre-trip report yet...but it will be!

From Rainbows...through Terror...to half in 2010! A WISH Journal... (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2073071)



Thanks so much for sticking with us this whole time!

Please post...anything...to let me know you guys are still out there!! :)

And I will pass along any notes to Lauren...and pictures of cute boys! :) (And of course to the rest of the family!)

Until next time...

Enjoy the rainbow moments in your life!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/maw%20party%20plane%20ride/175-1.jpg

[Khalana]

Aww... you've made me all teary eyed... :sad1: :goodvibes You are an excellent writer. :) I've loved being a "part" of your magical trip and being able to experience it with all of you. And as I am sure everyone else who has read this TR, I really, really like Lauren and her family, even though I've never met them. Thank you for letting us see through your eyes. May the magic continue. :grouphug:

[TiggerTails57]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing :thumbsup2

pixiedust: For Lauren and her family pixiedust:

[mindymouse1]

I LOVE the pic of Lauren, William and Minnie... She's my girl!!!

I am also in PPTR depression over yours ending! It was great though and you are a fabulous writer!! I guess I will have to jump over to your journal!!

Can't wait to meet you all soon!!!

[RedStarlette]

Thank you so much for sharing! I truly enjoyed following along!

[VroomVroomLightning]

I am soo sad to see this TR end. I had so much fun reading it and meeting this wonderful family through the TR. By the way I found you over on Noah's Wish Trip Report, what a cutie he is! Sooo many memories that you will have forever! I have shown everyone the rainbow pictures, they defintley bring tears and happiness to me when I see them! I look forward to hearing from you and chatting with you some more! Oh and make sure you keep us updated on this family from time to time!

[lazydoxy66]

They really need to give you some kind of Anti-Disney Depression pills when you leave. It took weeks for me to feel .......... nice.

Again thanks so much for sharing this. It was a wonderful and inspiring TR.

I wish you, Lauren and her family all the best!!!

[hematite153]

Thanks so much for sharing your trip with all of us; I've enjoyed reading along.

[mrsksomeday]

She sometimes feels like people won't touch her because they think they will hurt her.

:sad: :sad: I know exactly what you are talking about. Bill feels that way too, I love it when the characters grab him and hug him.

It was so wonderful getting to know you and Lauren's family. Thank you so much for taking us on the journey with you.:grouphug:

[macntosh]

Wow it's like the final episode of M.A.S.H., I didn't think I would tear up but I did. Thanks for all you have done, your an asset to our community and your planner will help us get it all done without more loss of hair.

[maroo]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing :thumbsup2

pixiedust: For Lauren and her family pixiedust:

Thank you so much for posting! I will pass along the pixie dust! :)

I LOVE the pic of Lauren, William and Minnie... She's my girl!!!

I am also in PPTR depression over yours ending! It was great though and you are a fabulous writer!! I guess I will have to jump over to your journal!!

Can't wait to meet you all soon!!!

Aw...You can't have any depression until you get back! Plan FUN stuff for when you return. Something for everyone to look forward to...it would help a lot!!

I know...we have to schedule a time to meet! :) We should do lunch somewhere next time you are in town for "good" chemo...(Gosh...that sounded stupid!)

Thank you so much for sharing! I truly enjoyed following along!

Thank you for posting!! Thank you for reading!! :)

I am soo sad to see this TR end. I had so much fun reading it and meeting this wonderful family through the TR. By the way I found you over on Noah's Wish Trip Report, what a cutie he is! Sooo many memories that you will have forever! I have shown everyone the rainbow pictures, they definitely bring tears and happiness to me when I see them! I look forward to hearing from you and chatting with you some more! Oh and make sure you keep us updated on this family from time to time!

Aw...sweet Noah. That family has really touched my heart! He is such a fighter!

I will definitely keep you guys updated on Lauren and her family! Because there is NEVER a dull moment...so there is usually something to update you guys on!

They really need to give you some kind of Anti-Disney Depression pills when you leave. It took weeks for me to feel .......... nice.

Again thanks so much for sharing this. It was a wonderful and inspiring TR.

I wish you, Lauren and her family all the best!!!

Yes...they should hand those out on your last day!

Thank you for reading! And thank you for posting!!! I will pass along your good wishes to Lauren and her family!

Thanks so much for sharing your trip with all of us; I've enjoyed reading along.

Thanks for posting!! :) Thanks for hanging with us through the whole thing!

:sad: :sad: I know exactly what you are talking about. Bill feels that way too, I love it when the characters grab him and hug him.

It was so wonderful getting to know you and Lauren's family. Thank you so much for taking us on the journey with you.:grouphug:

I had to learn several things when I started hanging out with Lauren. The first thing I learned was that it was ok to say "Will you walk with me to do ____." I was wondering if that would be offensive. Since she can't walk. But she says "walk" all the time...so I got over that. Although occasionally she pokes fun and says, "No, I can't walk." :rotfl2: She is just messing with me!

And to not treat her like a china doll. She is pretty resilient. You can even hit her head on a wall as you are transferring her from her wheelchair to her bed and she doesn't complain...much. :lmao: Thankfully, I have never done that! :sad2:

Wow it's like the final episode of M.A.S.H., I didn't think I would tear up but I did. Thanks for all you have done, your an asset to our community and your planner will help us get it all done without more loss of hair.

Wow...the final episode of M.A.S.H. ... never watched that show. But I will take your word for it!

You should get the kleenex ready for your trip! It is going to be so amazing, it will make you cry!

Aw...an asset...I am so glad!!! I am glad the planner will help! I have done one for a few more families...Let me know what I need to do add/take from it...especially from the GKTW schedule! :)

[iu97alum]

Wow! What an ending. so sad it's over. Lauren is an inspiration and is such a beautiful young lady! I can't wait to hear what the future holds for her!!

[maroo]

This is so cool, thanks for sharing! :thumbsup2

WebmasterWill???? Are you the Will that is raising money for GKTW?

You probably won't get this message...I guess I should PM you! Does anyone else know if this is the same Will?

[Tink rules]

Yup... I do believe it is... :goodvibes

[QueenMomof2]

What a great trip report thanks for sharing your magical trip with us.

I'm sorry Lauren, Lisa & William spent part of the trip sick, what a thing to happen on your Wish tip. :sad1:

But I'm glad everything got better and you had some AMAZING experiences and made special memories.

The kids LOVED looking at the pics of GKTW with me. I skipped the parts with the magical secrets in hopes that we will get to experience them first hand sometime soon. :)

[eyor44]

I really enjoyed reading your trip report. I know what you mean about post trip depression. Even though I am going back in June, I will be more babysitting than anything, I am sad that the other trip is over.

[MousekaMaddi]

bye friends :wave2: ..........I have thouroughly enjoyed everything u have written and wish u lifes very best -
Thanx Lauren for sharing YOU, u are truly darling.:flower3:


oxoxoxoxoxoxoxo :blush:

[Sandy321]

:cheer2: WTG Mary! Great Trip Report -

and I didnt mind at all closing my eyes and imagining what lunch was like for Lauren and Lisa in the castle!! So glad CRT was exhonerated for that ugleeeey virus!! We have to speak to the Fairy Godmother about allowing virus' in!

I cant believe you loved MNSSHP so much you went TWICE!!! huh, go figure! We hated it, wont ever go back!! :) That's Disney for you, you always find something!!

We also fell in love with the First Aid people at DHS - spent a couple of hours while dd sugar levels adjusted! There really oughta be a law, or a pill to prevent sickness inside the happiest place!! Just sayin...

Yet, when it does happen, its nice that we can find a lot of magic and pixiedust: to make up for it - need to store up that pixiedust: for home, just fill up the well!

See you on your journal thread, the WISH thread... and pixiedust: WDW Half Marathon! 2010!! BELIEVE!! (My goal is 15min mile, I'm currently more of a 20 min miler!!)

I also hate having my picture taken - but I thought I'd show you my mug - sans makeup so dont judge me!!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Marathon%20Weekend/IMG_4017.jpg

You can do it!!

[maroo]

Wow! What an ending. so sad it's over. Lauren is an inspiration and is such a beautiful young lady! I can't wait to hear what the future holds for her!!

I am so sad it is over, too!!

But I do have a "bonus" installment coming up...

Yup... I do believe it is... :goodvibes

What a trip! :confused3 I just ran right past it! I didn't even notice his "Webmaster" title...until I was on another thread! He is helping with the cause for raising money for GKTW!

For those of you guys still reading! If you have means, please help the Disboards support GKTW!!

What a great trip report thanks for sharing your magical trip with us.

I'm sorry Lauren, Lisa & William spent part of the trip sick, what a thing to happen on your Wish tip. :sad1:

But I'm glad everything got better and you had some AMAZING experiences and made special memories.

The kids LOVED looking at the pics of GKTW with me. I skipped the parts with the magical secrets in hopes that we will get to experience them first hand sometime soon. :)

Yes, GKTW is a wonderful place! I am glad you enjoyed the TR! We did have an amazing trip. Even with the night in the hospital and missing out on two days, Lauren still says it was the best trip of her whole life! It was so magical...a wonderful trip!

I really enjoyed reading your trip report. I know what you mean about post trip depression. Even though I am going back in June, I will be more babysitting than anything, I am sad that the other trip is over.

I am glad you get to go in June...even if you will be sort of tied down! It is such a wonderful place!

bye friends :wave2: ..........I have thouroughly enjoyed everything u have written and wish u lifes very best -
Thanx Lauren for sharing YOU, u are truly darling.:flower3:


oxoxoxoxoxoxoxo :blush:

Thank you!! And Lauren says thank you very much! "And thanks for the flowers...those are COOL!" :rotfl:

:cheer2: WTG Mary! Great Trip Report -

and I didnt mind at all closing my eyes and imagining what lunch was like for Lauren and Lisa in the castle!! So glad CRT was exhonerated for that ugleeeey virus!! We have to speak to the Fairy Godmother about allowing virus' in!

I cant believe you loved MNSSHP so much you went TWICE!!! huh, go figure! We hated it, wont ever go back!! :) That's Disney for you, you always find something!!

We also fell in love with the First Aid people at DHS - spent a couple of hours while dd sugar levels adjusted! There really oughta be a law, or a pill to prevent sickness inside the happiest place!! Just sayin...

Yet, when it does happen, its nice that we can find a lot of magic and pixiedust: to make up for it - need to store up that pixiedust: for home, just fill up the well!

See you on your journal thread, the WISH thread... and pixiedust: WDW Half Marathon! 2010!! BELIEVE!! (My goal is 15min mile, I'm currently more of a 20 min miler!!)

I also hate having my picture taken - but I thought I'd show you my mug - sans makeup so dont judge me!!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Marathon%20Weekend/IMG_4017.jpg

You can do it!!

Thank you for sharing your picture! :) I love Piglet! :)

I am so excited about the upcoming trips! I am doing fairly well on my diet/exercising plan! So far, so good! Disney is an EXCELLENT motivator! And your story was motivating to me too! I plan to speed walk the half...I will probably jog some...especially downhill! :rotfl2:

[maroo]

Ok, guys! Yes, the TR is officially over...but that won't stop me from sharing special moments with you guys! Hopefully they won't lock this thread for quite a while!

Warning...this is :offtopic:... Doesn't have anything to do with Disney! :sad2:

This is Muffin. She is my baby! For those of you guys that have no children...especially my other single friends out there... you might get what I say here...This is my child! Ya know what I am saying?

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/photo-1-1.jpg

Isn't she cute?


http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/photo-2.jpg

Muffin was staying at Lauren's house the other night while I took Lauren to a church function. When we got back, we couldn't find Muffin! :confused3 We could hear her barking, crying, but we could not find her! Finally, one of Lauren's friends thought she heard the barking coming from the toilet...

opened the lid...


and about had a heart attack!


Because Muffin was IN THE TOILET! :rotfl:

How in the world she managed to get in the toilet AND shut the lid on herself, I have no idea!

She is fine! She was significantly wet...and pretty freaked out! But she is fine now! Crazy dog!

I just had to share that! :thumbsup2

[TiggerTails57]

Glad Muffin was OK.........:goodvibes
Bet you had to bath her :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

[iluvmyfamily]

Hey Maroo!!! Great TR!!:thumbsup2 However, sad to see it come to an end!:sad: :sad: :sad: Sure love the pics of Lauren and Will with the characters at Chef Mickey! Would you still recommend people to have a character buffet at Chef Mickey? We have an ADR there for our WDW trip in March.
Oh my...poor Muffin!!! We just got a new puppy and I will make sure our toilet lids are closed!!! Yeah...I agree with TiggerTails57... "Bet you had to bath her!" Yes, she is very cute! Love Yorkies!!!
Thank you for your wonderful TR. Please give our love to everyone!!!! Will miss you all! Best of luck with your new adventure!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[AshClan]

Hey Mary,

I haven't been here in a while and am still a few chapters behind, but wanted to stop in and thank you again for such a great report (before...well....you know....:ssst:...we won't say that comple**d word...)

You are wonderful young woman, and Lauren and her family are so lucky to have you. As is that adorable puppy, I'm sure ;) (the toilet!!!OMG!!!).

Thanks for sharing all the details of your special trip with us. Hope you write another report next time!!:thumbsup2

[Yzma and Kronk]

Wonderful ending Mary!

I loved the pictures from Chef Mickey's and I'm glad you were able to spend your last meal of the trip there. I love the family's picture with Mickey - Christmas card maybe??

Tell Lauren thanks very much for letting us take a glimpse into her recent Magical trip! And thank you very much for sharing with us.

And I"m so glad Muffin was OK - :rotfl2:

pixiedust:

[teresajoy]

OH, I'm so sad the TR is over!!! :guilty:

BUT! I'm glad you made it to Chef Mickey's!!! I love Chef Mickey's!!! You guys all look like you were having fun. I love the picture of Lauren kissing Pluto!!!

You know what would have been PERFECT for Chef Mickey's???? A Minnie Dot skirt!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Sorry, sorry, I just HAD to do it! ;)

Ok, young lady, HOW fast were you driving??? No, no, really, don't tell me, I don't think I want to know!

I am laughing my behind off (did you all see that commercial last night?) about Muffin in the toilet!!! Poor puppy! But, since she was ok, I can laugh, right??? :rotfl:

I am so happy that you are going back!!! I can't wait to read another Maroo Trip report!!

You know, I finished my TR the other day too! :thumbsup2

[maroo]

Have you guys ever hit the "Unsubscribe" link on your own TR?!?!

I think I must have hit the wrong button on my iPhone...because I unsubscribed from my own TR! :lmao:

Sorry to be just getting back to all of you guys!!!!!! :)

Glad Muffin was OK.........:goodvibes
Bet you had to bath her :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

She was fine. She was a little upset...ok, a LOT upset...but she got loved on by her "Mom" for the rest of the night and did fine.

She is sick now, though. Poor thing. :( Not related, I am sure. Little stomach bug. :sad2:

Hey Maroo!!! Great TR!!:thumbsup2 However, sad to see it come to an end!:sad: :sad: :sad: Sure love the pics of Lauren and Will with the characters at Chef Mickey! Would you still recommend people to have a character buffet at Chef Mickey? We have an ADR there for our WDW trip in March.
Oh my...poor Muffin!!! We just got a new puppy and I will make sure our toilet lids are closed!!! Yeah...I agree with TiggerTails57... "Bet you had to bath her!" Yes, she is very cute! Love Yorkies!!!
Thank you for your wonderful TR. Please give our love to everyone!!!! Will miss you all! Best of luck with your new adventure!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Yeah, I am pretty sad, too. Honestly. I miss writing it!

Yes, please close those toilet lids! But, I am not responsible for any mishaps in the middle of the night when the lid is closed...:rotfl: :sad2:

I love, love, love my Muffin! I don't see myself ever owning a different kind of dog. I have seen some "yippy" Yorkies, but Muffin is very calm and doesn't bark unless she has a pretty good reason. :) lol

I passed on your note to Lauren and family...They can't believe that so many people actually read anything that I write. :lmao:


Hey Mary,

I haven't been here in a while and am still a few chapters behind, but wanted to stop in and thank you again for such a great report (before...well....you know....:ssst:...we won't say that comple**d word...)

You are wonderful young woman, and Lauren and her family are so lucky to have you. As is that adorable puppy, I'm sure ;) (the toilet!!!OMG!!!).

Thanks for sharing all the details of your special trip with us. Hope you write another report next time!!:thumbsup2

Where ya been? We have missed you! :) I can't say that word?!?!? Why not? :crazy2:

Wonderful ending Mary!

I loved the pictures from Chef Mickey's and I'm glad you were able to spend your last meal of the trip there. I love the family's picture with Mickey - Christmas card maybe??

Tell Lauren thanks very much for letting us take a glimpse into her recent Magical trip! And thank you very much for sharing with us.

And I"m so glad Muffin was OK - :rotfl2:

pixiedust:

Christmas card...

Now, that is very funny!!!! I don't ever see my friends sending a Christmas card. We love Christmas! And cards! But their life is so busy...:sad2: It would be around this time that they would get around to it.

Maybe they could start for next year?!

Thanks for the pixie dust!

[maroo]

OH, I'm so sad the TR is over!!! :guilty:

BUT! I'm glad you made it to Chef Mickey's!!! I love Chef Mickey's!!! You guys all look like you were having fun. I love the picture of Lauren kissing Pluto!!!

You know what would have been PERFECT for Chef Mickey's???? A Minnie Dot skirt!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Sorry, sorry, I just HAD to do it! ;)



:rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Hilarious. :)


Ok, young lady, HOW fast were you driving??? No, no, really, don't tell me, I don't think I want to know!


Uh...Uh...:faint:




I am laughing my behind off (did you all see that commercial last night?) about Muffin in the toilet!!! Poor puppy! But, since she was ok, I can laugh, right??? :rotfl:

I am so happy that you are going back!!! I can't wait to read another Maroo Trip report!!

You know, I finished my TR the other day too! :thumbsup2

You can definitely laugh! We were sitting there hold my wet dog and everyone was sort of speechless...we wanted to laugh. But Muffin was whining and I think they all felt so bad. So I said, "Hey guys, we are going to laugh about this later, we should laugh about it now!" And we did. It was funny!

Yep! We are going back!

And I am well on my way to some of my goals...so that is good!!