An Inconvenient Truth: happyhaunt Style! (New... pg. 113!)

[Frickles]

Wow, Mel. I got teary eyed with this one, but then I got the warm fuzzies. Nope, I'm not drinking. What you said at the end did it for me. Great story Mel...thank you for sharing!

 

[New England Eeyore]

You made me cry, Mel! What a wonderful chapter!

 

[kpk89]

Mel.

Beautiful. Because it is SO true. And you said it perfectly.

 

[celerystalker]

You almost broke through the prozac numbness with that one. No actual tears, but the eyes did water.
Wow.
I'll even forgive the taunt. So to speak of.

 

[HaleyB]

First you made me laugh

The ride is aptly named. TFI.

Then you mad me go all wolley and then back to yellow.

 

[HaleyB]

Oh carp, I missed getting to say something after the one before this.

 

[sheridac]

Melly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was melancholy first. Because of this:

We stood there and looked for a little bit. The lady turned to me and said, "God Bless them all!". I nodded. And felt absolutely GRATEFUL that we were in the SLOW LINE. In the hot sun. For an hour.

I felt lucky. So lucky. To be in this line.

With two beautiful healthy children. And another one... with his father... having a blast in my Haunted Mansion.

And, I realized, that there are millions of people at Disney. All for different reasons. All with different dreams. Hopes and fears.

I felt fortunate that our biggest worries were little, insignificant ones. Like... what snack to have? When to go swimming? Water park or not? Chicken or fish?

And then. My eyes rolled. To the back. Of my head. Because of this:

Or pork, even. The OTHER white meat.

 

[sheridac]

PS~ I told you, your shirt is just the right. Amount. Of tightness.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Mel, what a truly touching story

 

[MissMagnolia]

Perfectly stated. And you left me teary. And thankful.

 

[javamom]

AND...THEN... I realized what was up. Over there.

Because I noticed a difference between our crowd and theirs. The wheelchairs, for example. The walkers. The girl in the body cast. And their buttons. On their shirts.

Which read: Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Oh.

OH.

Oh no.

I told the lady beside me. And Beth.

We stood there and looked for a little bit. The lady turned to me and said, "God Bless them all!". I nodded. And felt absolutely GRATEFUL that we were in the SLOW LINE. In the hot sun. For an hour.

I felt lucky. So lucky. To be in this line.

Mel, thanks for posting this. I've had a friend or two ask me why I have never asked for a Make A Wish trip for my son. Because he probably could qualify for one. I always tell them that because of the non-profit work that I do, that I know soooo many other families that are more worthy of receiving Wishes. I know families that have to struggle daily with their kids' medical condition/s.
Whereas, technically, my son could qualify for a Wish, I would never feel right about taking one from some other kiddo/family that just isn't doing as well as my son. If things should ever take a turn I will reconsider, but as long as his prognosis is we'll leave the Wishes to those that need it most.

So, thanks for your awesome attitude - it means so much more than you can imagine.

 

[Dismom+two]

Wonderful Mel!!! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! Nothing like an installment that brings tears to your eyes!! Thank you!!

 

[Anc96]

We stood there and looked for a little bit. The lady turned to me and said, "God Bless them all!". I nodded. And felt absolutely GRATEFUL that we were in the SLOW LINE. In the hot sun. For an hour.

I come here to laugh. Especially at you... With you. But you made me cry.
Damn. And thank you.. because it's what we all need. To remember and be grateful.

 

[jakenjess]

I have a job that many days entails listening to some very sad stories, and I happen to be in the middle of some of those days right now. So I've been counting my blessings. Your story was beautiful and touching and just what we all need sometimes. Thanks

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Mel,
Great installment. Made me cry-but that's OK. Was a good cry. Keep them coming. A little lighter next time, though. Eh?

 

[jakensydsmom]

You really got me with this one. I think the Make a Wish foundation is an amazing cause and I love how Disney accommodates all visitors. A couple times, I have encountered a Make A Wish family in the parks and had to hide my tears. You worte this chapter so beautifully. Thanks so much.

 

[princesslibby]

Dang it! You made me cry.
I'm going to kiss my boys extra when I check on them later. Because I can.

 

[kstinw19]

When you become employed by the Mouse, that is one of the first things they teach you...special needs people are special and should be treated so, but they should also be talked to at their level and treated with dignity.

They do that better than any place I know.

Thanks for the great installment.

 

[jamal]

Melly Mel,
I love the way your experiences were woven into real life. The Real World on the outside of Walt's 47 square miles is So Not A Small World. In any way.
Fantasyland juxtaposed: escape, imagination, creativity, dreams side by side with fulfilling fantasy for those with toooo much reality in their days.

Poof!! Pixie dust levels the playing field and strangers are friends, children learn compassion, and the temperature drops twenty degrees.

 

[burly]

Ah Mel, I love a good rollercoaster....even an emotional one. Thank you for sharing you and your kids and your bride.