Can Disney Save A Marriage? *Page 12/15 new posts

[Lovemy3babes]

Grandparents often have that gift. The ability to acknowledge individuality and have special moments with each grandchild even when there are 10 in the room. To take a Christmas or Thanksgiving day and make memories unique to each of them alone. I remember growing up thinking I was the favorite. That they loved everyone but maybe me just a bit more. It was fully my belief at the end of the day, I was a rung higher on the ladder of love. I was extra special.

It is silly to recount that now as an adult but when my grandmother died, I found out I was not alone. Every person in her life felt they were special too. I was old enough not to be bitter of my ego crumbling to the ground. I was old enough to realize how lucky I was to have known someone as long as I had that was able to do that. She was my Mickey before I understood what was so special about him. She did naturally what Disney has been able to market and sell. The reason Disney in my heart will never be duplicated or replaced by any other theme park or group of characters. Disney truly gets that people want to feel like they make a difference.

This made me tear up. It's exactly the way my grandma was. Great update.

 

[StitchBuddy]

I want to hear more. This is a fabulous story.

 

[NMW]

subscribing

 

[miprender]

WOW! I just read all the pages

True or not, it is a very interesting writing. Though I do love my TR with pictures your writing is great and I am hooked. I am hoping for a magical ending

Some people mentioned Riglee(sp) who or what is that I read alot of trip reports but don't remember seeing that one.

 

[mafiofiddler]

Really great TR. Hoping all works out for the best in the end. Thanks for helping the rest of us to remember about the not-so-little "little things." Looking forward to the next installment, OP.

 

[pjstevens]

I for one, can't wait to read more. We just got back from Disney late Saturday night. A NO KIDS trip and I can say that Disney can light a spark sometimes

 

[StitchBuddy]

Bump!

 

[GoofyTraci]

All I can say is WOW!!! and yes wow as a good thing. I just ran across this thread tonight and have read every single post. I want to say thank you for this TR. It has made me realize that I too have taken things for granted. I need to make a change too. I am so in for hearing the rest of this TR...I am really I feel like I am hanging on to every word.

I hope all is well and I am here and ready for the rest of this ride

 

[dlnsmmy1]

Subscribing

 

[GoofyTraci]

OMG!! what happened...where did the OP go? I have been checking in and in to see if anything new is posted.

 

[hinodis]

I hope the OP comes back

 

[GoofyTraci]

I hope the OP comes back

me too. I am new to this thread. How often did she post?

 

[EeyoreEma]

Found this tonight, and I'd love to read more. OP, hope things are going well for you, and I look forward to hearing more of your story.

 

[marie1203]

 

[rtmpmm]

WOW! Great TR, can't wait to read more!!!! Hope the OP comes back soon with an update!

 

[Believer Dreams]

I am sorry I have been so absent from here. A good friend of our families started having some serious health concerns two weekends ago and since I work in the medical hospital in our area, tried to be an advocate for her and get some assistance. She was getting the run around from her family practice doctor and her symptoms were being ignored or attributed to gas, menstrual issues etc. Last week she finally saw a specialist, was given a CT scan and an immediate flag went up when tumors/cysts on her ovaries showed. Biopsy was Monday and the cysts turned out to be non cancerous but while inside they discovered she did have cancer in her intestines. She is 45 and her father died of pancreatic cancer at 46. The entire family is trying to cope with this information. The cancer has been growing for quite some time as the pain she has been experiencing, was always attributed elsewhere.

Please pay attention to your bodies and if someone is not listening to you, see someone else until you feel you are being heard.

I apologize but this obviously took precedent and I thank you all for your words of encouragement for me to write more. She is being released from the hospital on Friday and we have worked out home help while she undergoes chemo as well as taking shifts with carpooling her children, making meals, etc. This will mean it is easier to find time to be here and truthfully, I can use the distraction.

Any and all prayers and good wishes for Vicki and her family during these hard times is very appreciated.

 

[Aburns8]

Praying for your friend's health. And I am glad that you will continue your report.

 

[pjstevens]

Praying for Vicki and her family.

Our granddaughter was released from the hospital today (unrelated) and we (and her parents) have been pushing for a diagnosis to her reoccurring fevers. We know when we or our child is not themselves. I firmly believe you have to push the docs at times to get heard.

 

[Believer Dreams]

I feel simply and utterly so sad that it is hard to form words on the keyboard. I want to type but my heart is melting into an agonizing abyss and the thoughts come in and out faster than I can react. I find it so strange I cannot speak the pain in my soul and yet my head yearns for the silence to break free into meaning. Maybe the ache of hurt for a devastation yet to be experienced, is beyond categorizing and articulating.

The oncologist met with Vicki this afternoon and said that she cannot undergo chemo until her wound heals from Monday's surgery. He also told her that the chance of her making it until then, is not likely. She had heartburn for several months and was told to just take antacids and now, her sons will be lucky to open presents with her on Christmas.

We all live life assuming there is a tomorrow or a next year. That the wispy fingers of cancer, car accidents or death itself, will allow us to slip through a loophole in it's grasp. We believe we are untouchable. So much so that we forget to touch others in the practice of invincibility, that shrouds us like a cocoon from reality.

I was hoping to have time to write this weekend and I hope to still be able to but my priority is right now my friend and helping how I can. Please for anyone with prayer groups or networks of faith, keep her in your hearts and thoughts.

 

[IheartDDuck]

That is just absolutely heartbreaking to hear. I will keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers.