Blessed, Blessed, Blessed!!!

[Mrs. D]

As this is my 2nd trip to WDW in my life, and my first was when I was 3, the DIS boards have been a life saver for me. Had I not literally "stumbled" across this board, my family and I would have been pretty lost and miserable at WDW in 3 days...did I say 3 days??

Anyhoo, in my brief time on this board, I realize most folks say what they want to, so in turn I will do the same.... as much as I like the DIS...I am completely unfazed by being flamed...but if you feel like you want to, have at it.

I like the Resorts board so much because it is a wealth of info from regular people, but the last few days have been a little disheartening. I've read complaints about people concerned that their stays at other deluxes, may be affected by the people displaced by AKL...and there are always the condescending mean spirited comments about Moderates and Values.

No matter who or what you believe in..no matter where you are staying on WDW property...you are totally and completely BLESSED to be on your way, or have past experience to refer to.

There are people in your neighborhood, in your community, in your city, in your county, in your state, in your country, in the WORLD who will never have the opportunity to spend thousands of dollars on a vacation to WDW or anywhere else for that matter. There are some peolpe due to illness or physical limitations may have gone to WDW before, and now realize that they never will again...their last time was their last time...there are some people that don't have friends or family to even plan and share a wonderful WDW experience with.

I understand disappointment, trust me, I do...I just hope we can all keep in in perspective and realize even w/ some disappoinment we are abundantly BLESSED. Okay, I'm off the soap box now

Mrs. D

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

Wonderful post!! I actually had someone tell me they felt sorry for me last week because 5 of us are staying in a room at POR. I feel very blessed to even have the chance to take my family on a vacation clear across the U.S. When I was telling my nephew about the trundle bed he will have to sleep on, his response was "Aunt Randi , I'd sleep in the ground for a week to get to go to Disney World with you." I know others may be used to a different life style then some but the fact is our vacation will be no less magical then anyone elses.

 

[BCV23]

Mrs. D., you are so right...we are all so blessed to be able to enjoy a vacation at WDW.

I'm glad you found the DIS and I hope you come back on the resort board and let us know about your stay.

I'm sorry to hear you've been disheartened by some posts. I've learned not to even open some threads and to read many things with a huge grain of salt.

Have a perfectly magical vacation.

Your little ones are so beautiful! I bet they're excited!

 

[lilyv]

Dear Mrs. D, Thank you for your beautifully written reminder. It was touching, true, and especially timely.

 

[DeeCeeSW]

As this is my 2nd trip to WDW in my life, and my first was when I was 3, the DIS boards have been a life saver for me. Had I not literally "stumbled" across this board, my family and I would have been pretty lost and miserable at WDW in 3 days...did I say 3 days??

Anyhoo, in my brief time on this board, I realize most folks say what they want to, so in turn I will do the same.... as much as I like the DIS...I am completely unfazed by being flamed...but if you feel like you want to, have at it.

I like the Resorts board so much because it is a wealth of info from regular people, but the last few days have been a little disheartening. I've read complaints about people concerned that their stays at other deluxes, may be affected by the people displaced by AKL...and there are always the condescending mean spirited comments about Moderates and Values.

No matter who or what you believe in..no matter where you are staying on WDW property...you are totally and completely BLESSED to be on your way, or have past experience to refer to.

There are people in your neighborhood, in your community, in your city, in your county, in your state, in your country, in the WORLD who will never have the opportunity to spend thousands of dollars on a vacation to WDW or anywhere else for that matter. There are some peolpe due to illness or physical limitations may have gone to WDW before, and now realize that they never will again...their last time was their last time...there are some people that don't have friends or family to even plan and share a wonderful WDW experience with.

I understand disappointment, trust me, I do...I just hope we can all keep in in perspective and realize even w/ some disappoinment we are abundantly BLESSED. Okay, I'm off the soap box now

Mrs. D

Thanks, I needed to read this. You really put things in perspective for me. I was starting to have negative feelings and feeling sorry for myself regarding my next stay and this openied my eyes right up. I think my blood pressure lowered instantly. Thanks again.

 

[teentoddlermom]

Well said!

 

[TinkOhio]

Mrs. D-

You are SO right!!! We really are blessed! This board really needed this post!

...and have a wonderful trip!

 

[NancyG]

Amen!!!!!!

 

[kim]

You are exactly right. AMEN.

kim

 

[Mrs. D]

When I was telling my nephew about the trundle bed he will have to sleep on, his response was "Aunt Randi , I'd sleep in the ground for a week to get to go to Disney World with you."

That is so wonderful...he gets it!! You must be an awesome auntie...

I'm glad you found the DIS and I hope you come back on the resort board and let us know about your stay.
Your little ones are so beautiful! I bet they're excited!

I definitely will be back to let y'all know how our stay was, thanks about the kids...they are super excited..I just can't wait to see their eyes light up when we get there!

Thanks, I needed to read this. You really put things in perspective for me. I was starting to have negative feelings and feeling sorry for myself regarding my next stay and this openied my eyes right up. I think my blood pressure lowered instantly. Thanks again.

Maybe I need to re-read my own post so mine will go down too

Thanks to all of you guys for your well wishes...thanks to the advice on these boards I'm sure we'll have a magical vacation

 

[momofsarah]

Mrs. D,

Thank you so much for putting everything into perspective; as we know, children say it best sometimes!

Enjoy your WDW vacation; we just got back on Sunday and my 9 year old LOVED it.

Your children are beautiful and I know they will enjoy it.

 

[PoohGal05]

My first trip to Disney World was in 2003. As we were walking into Magic Kingdom on our third day, I could see the beautiful Cinderella Castle. I held my mom's hand as we walked down Main Street. My mom was 56 and me
33. As we were walking, I remember saying to my mom, "Momma, I thought I would have to be dying to get to a place like this.' Mom said, 'Not even then Angi. We're so lucky to get to be here, just you and me.'

We have been fortunate enough to be there two more times since then, with another trip next month.

Thank you for your words. I know a lot of people needed to hear them.

 

[AllyGirl_79]

Bravo! There seem to be a lot of people on this board who need to take a deep cleansing breath.

I hope you have an amazing, amazing trip!

 

[Quinn222]

Amen to that. I've stayed at every level of resort and had a fantastic time every time.

 

[Foohound]

Ms. D.

I just wanted to thank you for such a beautiful and insightful post. I was sitting here planning my next trip and being very depressed about my job. I stumbled onto your post and realized that bad job and all I was very truly blessed with my family, health, and a once in a lifetime trip in December.

Please have a very safe and wonderful trip!~~

 

[Bugsmom73]

Bravo to you well, said. Have a great time and AMEN to everything.

 

[Mickey13]

Mrs. D

You rock

 

[dawgsgirl]

Thank you for being brave enough to say what needed to be said. You are my hero for the day!!

 

[disgirl]

Ditto!! Your words really put it all in perspective. Thank you for taking the time to write. Here's hoping your family has a wonderful trip!!

 

[mom2taylorandemily]

AMEN!!!! That was beautifully said!!!!