A happy story about my sis UPDATE Pics added!

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My sister, Christal, is 28 and the mother of two. Her youngest was born with a major heart defect, and has since had two major heart surgeries and needs one more. We were not sure he would live to his second birthday. He will celebrate that birthday in May and is doing well. He will undergo his final (hopefully) surgery this coming summer. Her step-daughter is 8, and has Rett syndrome. She is an adorable little girl, but lives her life in a wheelchair, unable to communicate except through an electronic board. She is not expected to live past 12 or so. Christal's life is very busy with holding down a fulltime job (her husband has been laid off since August), and being a fulltime mom.

My sister is also a Disney fanatic. She loves all things Disney. She's been to Disneyland once when she was about 8, and never to WDW. I am planning on taking her when her boys start school as long as her step daughter is well enough to leave.

Here's the happy part. Christal's mother-in-law goes to Fort Myers every year to stay with her brother. He's a doctor and has a condo she stays in. She takes her mom. Well, her mom canceled at the last moment, and she invited Christal to go. It took a little doing, but her job let her off. Then Christal husband, Matt, decided to surprise her with one day at WDW. He got his mom to set it up, and they went yesterday.

She was so excited. She just emailed me pics and she looks so happy. I am just so glad she got to have some time to herself and go to the happiest place on earth. She said it was everything she imagined it would be, and can hardly wait to go with me when we can spend more time.

I'd post her pics, but don't know how.
 
That is wonderful tc. It is great that she has loving people around her that want to make her load a little lighter.:D
 

tc--PM me if you want. I would be happy to have you email me the pics, and put them up for you.

I would not be able to post them until tonight, but I would be more than happy to.

What a great trip/day for your sis. She surely deserves it!
 
What a sweet story. Your sister certainly has her hands full, bless her heart. I'm so glad she got to have a day of magic.
 
That is wonderful!!

It is making me cry!!! Just like those Disney commercials!!!

Good for her...good for the family!

What a wonderful surprise...

Lisajl
 
Great story, tc. I know someone with Rett Syndrome. It's really rare. This girl is turning 17. She does not communicate, either. Good luck to your sister!
 
Your sister sounds like an extrodinary and very giving person, one who definitely deserved a day and the most magical place on earth. I wish her the best!
 
Kelli, it is so nice to hear when good things happen to people who deserve them and I think your sister definitely fits into that category, God bless her!
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What a happy story, glad your sister was able to enjoy the magic at WDW.
 
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How wonderful! This makes me want to rejoice in the goodness of others. She looks so very very happy!
 
I talked to her last night. She was beside herself with excitement. She loved the Snowglobe parade. I had told her it was my favorite. She dragged her MIL all over the MK.

jfulcer posted her pics, so you can see how happy she was. Thanks for all the good comments. She's really a remarkable person.
 
Great pics tc! I am glad she got to go. What a nice family she has!:D
 
:D What wonderful pictures of your sister! :D :D :D What a touching story, she sounds like a very special "mom" It is awesome that her WDW dream came true. :) :) :) Thanks for sharing!
 
Very nice pictures also, Kelli. Thanks so much and thanks, Jeff. (I love her blue Tinkerbell pullover, Tink a favorite of mine)
 


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