Thoughts, prayers, pixie dust appreciated

[MenashaCorp]

Well, the best laid plans...

For the last 14 months I've been planning a week-long WDW trip for my 74yo DM who hasn't been in over 30 years. Arranged BWV (with walking/scooter access to 2 parks) at 11 months out, ADRs made at 180 mark, tours, scooter rental, airfare, MVMCP tix, etc etc etc.

Mom had a prolonged near-death ICU stay 2 years ago with overwhelming infection but had recovered amazingly and had even moved into a new home about a month ago. Monday (2 weeks prior to WDW trip) she became delirious and now is hospitalized again with widespread infection from who-knows-where.

Worry for her health is primary of course, but you people of all people can understand the disappointment of over a year's worth of planning falling apart like a house of cards. 2 years DVC points lost, DS and her DH and 2 kids lose their vacation, my and DGf's 1st time off in over a year most likely spent visiting Mom, no MF or TSM meet now after the big sign-up race and waiting list rescue from Pete's supporters, blah blah blah. You get the idea.

I don't know how/when any of us will get to WDW anytime soon. If/when Mom recovers, I may still try to get her down there but Christmas with the whole family probably will never happen now.

Sorry for the length. Just a bit of venting. I don't know about Susan (MerriePoppins), but I may not be around for a while. Not sure I want to think about Disney this week. Hoping all have a blast at TSM. :goodvibes

J/K

[lttlmc3]

Oh no! I'm wishing for the best! Pixie dust from me!

[scarlett873]

Oh Jason...I am so very sorry...

We've got an awesome group of friends here. If you need anything at all...a shoulder to lean on or an ear to vent, just holler.

I'm sending along truckloads of pixie dust and please know that you guys will be in our thoughts.

Hang in there and please don't be a stranger. {{{{{hugs}}}}} for both you and Susan...:grouphug:

[halliesmommy01]

OH J/Kim, I am so sorry to hear this. Lots of positive thoughts and pixie dust headed your way.

Becky

[miss missy]

:( I am so sorry this happened this way. I know it hurts! I pray they find something out fast and fix it. I know it happened when they get infections and a lot of times it is a UTI... but I would think they would check that first. Sending some :wizard: :wizard: your way. Wish I could make it better for you!!

[mejkjj97]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.:grouphug:

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I am so sorry to hear that. I hope things work out. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

[UrsulasShadow]

Oh, wow, Jason...you can't believe how sorry I am that this is happening! I really hope your DM gets better soon, and your life can get back on track.

We'll be here, WDW will be here, and there will be more events to get excited about. We'll be thinking about you. I'll have a rum-laced Dole Whip float for you if you can't make it here.:hug:

[DVCsince02]

Oh no! I am so sorry for what you are going through. Take care of your family and we'll be here ready for your return.

Pixie dust to you and your family!

[parrotheadlois]

I totally understand what you mean about the plans gone awry, etc. We had a vacation planned, adrs, Cindy's breakfast, Illuminations cruise, - checked into OKW, then found out my dear MIL had passed away. We left my son and his family there but it was just so sad for us. My thoughts are certainly with you - I hope you get a diagnosis - soon...:grouphug:

[mommyceratops]

Ahhhh Jason/Kim, I am so sorry sending love, prayers and pixie dust your way...

:grouphug:

[DisneyKevin]

We are here for you Jason.

Please keep us posted.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Kevin and John

[Mouse Skywalker]

Jason/Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about this. All my best to you and your family. I know how disappointed you must be.

[beachwarmer]

Jason...my thoughts are with you and your family. You will certainly be missed....:grouphug:

[cslittle999]

I'm sorry to hear about your DM. We're here whenever you need to share/vent/escape whatever.

[Jacksmom99]

J/Kim,
We were looking for you in chat last night. So sorry to hear about your DM, my thoughts and prayers are with you and her for a full recovery. keep us posted.

Kim

[BRobson]

Hey Jason - I am sooo sorry to hear about your mum. I was only thinking I hadn't seen you about last night :hug:

I know how much cancelling a trip hurts - we had to do it a few years back when DH mum was taken into hospital :confused3

Just take care of yourself and your family - we are all here for you :)

[crazydisneyman]

J/Kim,

I am so sorry to hear about this. I will lift you all up in prayer. I hope the best for you all.

Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.

Thanks,

Chris

[safetymom]

Sending some prayers and pixie dust your way.

[drakethib]

Well, the best laid plans...

For the last 14 months I've been planning a week-long WDW trip for my 74yo DM who hasn't been in over 30 years. Arranged BWV (with walking/scooter access to 2 parks) at 11 months out, ADRs made at 180 mark, tours, scooter rental, airfare, MVMCP tix, etc etc etc.

Mom had a prolonged near-death ICU stay 2 years ago with overwhelming infection but had recovered amazingly and had even moved into a new home about a month ago. Monday (2 weeks prior to WDW trip) she became delirious and now is hospitalized again with widespread infection from who-knows-where.

Worry for her health is primary of course, but you people of all people can understand the disappointment of over a year's worth of planning falling apart like a house of cards. 2 years DVC points lost, DS and her DH and 2 kids lose their vacation, my and DGf's 1st time off in over a year most likely spent visiting Mom, no MF or TSM meet now after the big sign-up race and waiting list rescue from Pete's supporters, blah blah blah. You get the idea.

I don't know how/when any of us will get to WDW anytime soon. If/when Mom recovers, I may still try to get her down there but Christmas with the whole family probably will never happen now.

Sorry for the length. Just a bit of venting. I don't know about Susan (MerriePoppins), but I may not be around for a while. Not sure I want to think about Disney this week. Hoping all have a blast at TSM. :goodvibes

J/K

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours Jason.

[kab407]

Your Mom is in my thoughts and prayers Jason. :hug:

[kimisabella]

Sorry to hear this Jason, thoughts and prayers going out to you guys

[aaronmckie]

Wow Jason, I'm so sorry to hear :sad1:
Your mom will be in our thought and prayers, as well as you and your family.

[cocowum]

Oh Jason, first of all :grouphug: :hug:.

You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I wish your mom a speedy recovery.

I'm so sorry about all of it. We'll be here when and if you need us.

~Alicia

[chirurgeon]

J/Kim, prayers said. I hope your DM gets better soon. :grouphug: pixiedust: . We are all here for you. Just ask and we are here.

Kim

[shellyminnie]

Jason, sending lots and lots of pixie dust heading your way. :wizard:


My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers on the way! :hug:

I know all too well just how much planning you have done because I am in a very similar situation with planning our trip. I have been praying all year long that nothing would go wrong with my MIL's health because she has CHF, COPD, Diabetes, and after we planned the trip entered the early stages of renal disease. She has been pretty good with only a couple of hospital stays this year. We knew this was our last chance to go with her still having a good enough quality of life to be able to enjoy the stay. I still haven't decided if it's safe to breathe yet.

:grouphug:

[winotracy]

Jason, I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. Lots of pixie dust coming your way and to your DM :hug:

[corky441]

Jason, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hoping your DM recovers soon...:hug:

[wishspirit]

Sending all my best and Pixie Dust! I hope she gets better soon!

[klam_chowder]

J/Kim, best wishes to your DM for a full & speedy recovery. Pixie dust to you & your loved ones.

:grouphug:

[dpuck1998]

Best Wishes for everything to work out for you. I'll put a special note into the big guy!

[ADP]

Oh Jason...I'm so sorry to hear this. Rest assured we will all be thinking of you and your DM at Mousefest. Sending tons of pixie dust your way for DM's speedy recovery.

[tickledtink33]

Jason, I'm soo sorry to hear this. I hope your DM is better soon.

[CinderellasSister]

you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. sending lots of pixie dust for your DM's speedy recovery.

:grouphug:

[Launchpad11B]

Sorry to hear you and yours are going through a tough time Jason. :sad2: We'll all be here waiting for you with anything you may need. Take care of your self buddy. :hug:

[Iggipolka]

Oh Jason,
I'm so sorry. I do hope that your DM is ok and gets better soon.
On the DVC points - we had to cancel last minute due to a medical emergency and were going to loose a heck of a lot of points. I called DVC and explained the situation to a CM who got her supervisor. The supervisor requested that I fax documentation from the hospital and then refunded all of my points. I don't know if that's their usual policy, or I just got a whole bunch of pixie dust, but it can't help to try.

Please know that you've got a lot of people on here who understand how disappointing your situation is. Hang in there.

[NC Belle]

:grouphug: Jason--- We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

[calypso*a*go-go]

Jason (and Susan) -- My heart just goes out to you right now. I know firsthand what kind of chaos insues when a family member suddenly becomes ill. I will be praying for your mother, as well as all your family members.

As far as the DVC points go, have you talked to any supervisors in Member Services about the situation? Have you ever used your one-time exception? Perhaps you won't have to forfeit all the points. I'll cross my fingers for you.

Please try to give us updates if you can. :hug:

[Jennygt]

I am so sorry that this is happening to your DM, I hope that she recovers soon and that you are able to get all of the wdw issues worked out, so disapointing and you know that we all do understnad how you must feel about it, hang in there!

[SamIAm21]

I'm so sorry about your Mom's health. I haven't read much beyond your post, I just wanted to hurry up and get my most heartfelt thoughts to you for her quick recovery.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Our thoughts are also with you. What a rough thing to go through at the holidays. We've been in a pre-holiday hospitalization emergency - it didn't involve cancelling a vacation, but did mean I had to move my (then 58 yr old) active mom permanently into a nursing facility 2 weeks before Christmas due to a massive stroke.

I would definitely call DVC and see what they can do for you. I bet you'll find they are willing to let you keep the points with proper documentation.

Be strong - there are a lot of things they can do to find hidden infections - and I hope she has a full recovery.

[Carolinagal]

It sounds like you had arranged a magical trip, too. I know that aside from your enormous concern for Mom's health must be the disappointment of abandoning your plans. :hug:

Best wishes and prayers to mom - I hope she feels better soon and that you are able to recover at least some of your costs for the trip.

[parrotheadlois]

How's everything going today Jason?? any changes

[DebºoºS]

Haven't been able to read anything but your original post (on my way to work) but will later. Wanted to express my sympathy at hearing this. So sorry this happened:hug: You're in our thoughts and prayers.

[tinkbutt]

SO SORRY! :grouphug:

[Tonya2426]

Sending you, Susan and your Mom love and prayers for a speedy recovery. We'll miss you at MouseFest but we'll still be here when you get back to us. Just keep us updated so we don't worry too much.

And as far as missing TSM, just think of it as all of us getting lots of practice to take you down later. :rolleyes1 :laughing:

[exwdwcm]

More thoughts and prayers coming your way. Plus some pixie dust to top it off. Not only are you dealing with a sick DM, but then the severe disappointment of the trip too. I just can't imagine. I hope things turn around quickly and somehow you find some magic in it afterall. Thoughts and pixie dust,:grouphug: :wizard:

[scarlett873]

Just letting you know that you're still in our thoughts...:grouphug:

[MODisFan]

Jason: good luck with your DM. Along with others, I will place your and your family in my prayers. Miracles still happen in medicine has and I pray the physicians are able to find the cause of your mother's illness and treat it effectively! ~Elizabeth