Wade Shrader
05-07-2001, 05:45 PM
This is the second post, about our triplets. Aladdin is Benjamin’s favorite (my son with CP who uses a walker). Well, all he could talk about before the trip was how he wanted an Aladdin’s lamp (with a Genie). My wife and I did not think that they even had such a thing. Well, our first day, we were eating in Cinderella’s castle, and Aladdin was there! Benjamin was so excited, and he told Aladdin about the lamp. Aladdin was wonderful with my kids, spending some special time with Benjamin. He told us that the Genie might be able to make Benjamin’s wish come true, and that we should be on the look out for a lamp, sometime during our vacation. When we returned to the room, there was a lamp (with a Genie) (and two other Genies for the other 2 triplets), with a special note from Aladdin. What a wonderful man! You know, my kids have so much to overcome with their cerebral palsy. What a wonderful memory to make that special connection with a child, especially one with special needs.
Later, he had told us to meet him in the parade. Well, during the parade, he of course, waved to us. He then sent one of the swordsman over to say “Aladdin will meet you in City Hall after the parade.” Sure enough he was there, in a back room, where we got to spend some extra special one-on-one time with Aladdin.
Aladdin did not have to do any of this, yet he went out of his way to make this vacation priceless for our kids. We will never forget him, and this alone made this trip worthwhile.
Later, he had told us to meet him in the parade. Well, during the parade, he of course, waved to us. He then sent one of the swordsman over to say “Aladdin will meet you in City Hall after the parade.” Sure enough he was there, in a back room, where we got to spend some extra special one-on-one time with Aladdin.
Aladdin did not have to do any of this, yet he went out of his way to make this vacation priceless for our kids. We will never forget him, and this alone made this trip worthwhile.