A Ten Day Ride on A Magic Camel - Almost Finished Trip Report

[carrieannie]

every time I see the scrabble board I get that song in my head.

Scrabble has a song?

 

[VandyFan10]

She also calls me Mrs. Tucker when she can't get my attention using Mommy.

That is too funny but just wait and see if she calls you Jill ....my nextdoor neighbors little girl would call her mom by her name, but it was just very funny seeing a 2-2 1/2 year old walking around saying 'Melissa' to her mama


60 days Woooooo hoooooo

 

[Glendamax]

MOM!!!! I LOVED the Toy Story pics!!! You are soo nice to us DISkids when you go on vaca without us! Thanks soooo much for taking us along!!!

I LOVED the Scrabble ceiling! That would be awesome in my basement!

Jill, you gotta get Mom to play hooky from school and go in September one year!

-G

 

[DisneyJoo2008]

Subscribing - plenty to catch up on!
xxx

 

[MeMom]

Good morning, all! I will respond soon and put up more pictures, but I can't this morning. Too much on my agenda.

I ask that you all keep some friends of ours in mind today as they put to rest their husband/dad. This is the girl Trent dated in high school during his junior and senior year, and her mom was one of the kids' teachers in high school. The dad suffered a heart attack while driving on Saturday. The heart attack killed him, and he wrecked into two other cars, injuring one of his sons and another man. Luckily, they were not badly hurt. The injured son was a twin and has some physical and mental disabilities. The daughter and mom were in the process of getting her settled back in at college, and the other twin was at home making preparations to go to college. This was very unexpected, so they are obviously all in shock. He was 52 - a very nice guy. They will have quite a rough time as they all begin this new school year and deal with this.

We've lost three incredible Christian people from our lives in the past several months. We never know where our next steps lead us, nor what the next day holds. I'm sure when Lesa told her dad goodbye as she left for school that she fully expected that they would be back together at Thanksgiving, as she always came back then. (Her school is far away.) It was pretty sad last night at the funeral home. She and one twin were greeting people and holding up okay, but their eyes were sad and weak. Their mom wasn't doing quite as well. The injured, disabled twin was just leaving to go home with some relatives when we arrived. I don't know how much he will process of this, and I don't know how well he'll be able to handle it when he does. It's going to be a hard road for all of them in many ways, so keep this very sweet family in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Lesa will have to go back to college far away, her mom will have to face a new school year in a bad emotional state, the disabled brother will need someone to step up and help with him in all the ways the dad did, and the other brother will, at an early age, become the man in his family.

Sorry to go on and on, but I guess I just needed to vent my sadness and concern for this good family. Their faith tells them they will all be together again in a far better situation, but in our flesh, we still have to deal with the sorrow and the many changes it will bring.

More and more I learn, the older I get, that every little thing we do, even every time you just sit and talk and laugh with those you love, as well as every time you share a big thing, like a vacation or special event - all of those things are just times that you should smile and think to yourself what a treasure that is! This family had just been on vacation a couple of weeks ago, and as we talked, they were able to laugh as they recalled some good times they had together on that trip. It did them all good to laugh for a minute in the midst of all their sadness.

To all who are now on vacation or soon headed that way, I hope it will all be a time for you to treasure. I hope you will not even think about the heat or the lines or the rude people or the high prices, but you'll just always think of all the laughter, good food, great fun, and the times you just looked around the table and saw so many people you care about having a good time. What a great feeling that is!!!

Have a good day, everyone!

 

[micandminforever]

Prayers are with Lesa's family. We need to treat each day as a gift from God and do the best to tell our love ones we love them. Prayers to all teachers and students returning to school.

Have a good day today, as a new school year starts.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Prayers and thoughts with Lesa's family and yours as well!

 

[snowbell]

Oh Memom -- My prayers are with Lesa's family. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. After my father died, I learned to value every moment and not constantly look at what was going to happen... a big to you

 

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Hi MeMom and Jill! I looked back because I thought that I had responded to your Toy Story pictures already..turns out I did not!
they are great! I cant wait to go on it in October!! I just need to find the time in our 4 day weekend..

When is Brooklynns birthday? it soon isn`t it?

Next Saturday the 16th. I just got a confirmation e-mail that the shirt I made ehr on zazzle has been shipped so that will be waiting for her. I have spray painted white construction hats blue and I have done a test run on the Michael and Sulley cupcakes. I will have a lot to do on my day off next Wednesday.

 

[hollyluvsdisney]

My thoughts and prayers are with Lesa and her family. I lost my Dad a little over 3 years ago (also due to a heart-related issue) so I know how tough things must be for them. It sounds like you are a good and caring friend to the family. That's definitely what they need right now.

 

[scottny]

Scrabble has a song?

the theme song of Toy Story. sung by Randy Newman.

 

[Happy Elf]

My prayers are with Lesa and her family. Makes you value each day you have because you never know when it will be your last.

 

[reelmom]

Next Saturday the 16th. I just got a confirmation e-mail that the shirt I made ehr on zazzle has been shipped so that will be waiting for her. I have spray painted white construction hats blue and I have done a test run on the Michael and Sulley cupcakes. I will have a lot to do on my day off next Wednesday.

Can't wait to see the pictures. I hope Brooklynn has a great birthday.

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends today, I too have lost a father suddenly several years ago. I have to tell you this is my first time on the DIS boards. What fun I've had looking at all of your pics. I am home sick with the flu and somehow stumbled onto this site. I have read your TR from the begining as well as a few others. I no longer feel like a Disney weirdo. There are may of us Disney fans out there. I also take a lot of pics of random stuff while at WDW, my two kids tease me. (DS 13 and DD 8). I'm not that computer savy, I'll have to learn a lot to keep up with you all. Thank you for brightening up the last two days for me. I look forward to seeing more to come. You have an adorable family.

 

[Wingedheart]

MeMom,

I'll keep your friend's family in my prayers and also your family as you process this horrible loss as well. May God grant all of you peace in this difficult time. I lost my dad six years ago when my youngest was only three months old. My little guy had no grandparents in his life at all, but we keep them alive through our memories!

Take some time for you and to be with your family!
Hugs,
Wings/Kelly

CanadianWDWfan - Welcome and feel better!!

 

[punkin413]

so sorry to hear this. my thoughts and prayers are with that family and with you guys, too. it's so hard losing someone so unexpectedly like that. it doesn't make any sense but we have to trust in god and believe that there is a reason for everything. here's a hug for you, too.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm sending some prayers your way, MeMom. And Lesa too.

 

[MeMom]

Just a quick update before I go to fix breakfast with the other 3rd-4th grade teachers:

I did not to go to the funeral yesterday, since we're in the thick of intense meetings. I did spend some time with Lesa and her mom the night before, though, so I think I did the right thing for all. I had to fight back tears a few times as I was supposed to be listening to data, but I did okay. All I could think of was Lesa seeing her dad's face for the last time. Okay, tears again as I write. I will stop.

Trent was emotionally spent last night. He liked Lesa's dad a lot, and of course they had spent much time together in the past. He felt so sad for the whole family. He and some other friends spent the day with Lesa and all of her extended family at their house, which I think was probably good for all of them. He said they had several times of laughter throughout the day as they sat around and talked, so I hope that was good for the kids. He said Lesa's mom was doing better as the day wore on, but I know it will hit her head-on many times throughout the days ahead. Keep them in your prayers.

In 'Dis Family' news: Nicole checked in on her report and said she had found a giraffe pal at AKL. Would it not be so cool to be waking up at Animal Kingdom Lodge this morning?!?!?

I put on my Animal Kingdom CD while I was cutting watermelon and canteloupes a few minutes ago. That's the best I could do for today.

Declansdad, pooksma, and the TCKK clan are having fun, too, I am sure!

SwansLovesDisney is safely back from her trip, but she'll be on the go again soon.

Punkin's little guy Sherman came through his surgery well and is back at home. That's great to hear!

Scott's over there all excited on his PTR - something about being in the twenties.

Anybody else have anything they want to share today?

By the way, you will be proud to know that I am serving my food contributions this morning on and in Disney plates and bowls.

More pictures coming this weekend. Have a beautiful Friday!

 

[Wingedheart]

Two weeks from today (the 22nd) we'll be headed to Florida - we'll spend time with my mom first (and leave the kids there) before going on to WDW on the 28th

 

[VandyFan10]

I will be thinking about you guys and Lesa's family.

Have a good day MeMom