DDA Chapter 6

[Pooh67_68]

Nothing wrong with that.

I swear my kid is making me smarter

 

[Pooh67_68]

Hi, everyone. I'm checking in. Won't be able to do much chatting for a few more days, but wanted to see how everyone is doing. I don't stand a chance of catching up, so could someone do a recap for me?

Just wanted to let y'all know that our niece, Carissa, who's been in and out of the hospital for the last 2 months, passed away on Sunday. It's been a really sad time, and likely to remain so for some time. She was only 22. She had Down's Syndrome, and had been aspirating her food and liquid for her entire life. I guess it's fairly common in Down's kids, and that indirectly led to her death. The family is just devastated! She was our ray of sunshine, and she will be missed. We are working on the funeral now. I've been asked to play the prelude and postlude music, plus accompany Alan in singing "Nearer My God To Thee" during the service. This is a really tough one.

The funeral will be on Tuesday morning. Wish us all luck that we can get through this. My SIL is really struggling. It's not the natural order of things to have a child die before you do.

I'm sending pixie dust to all of you! I miss chatting with you on a daily basis. Hopefully, life will calm down, soon, and I can come back home!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I went to the mall yesterday and this is what I found:

Jones NY Sport, my favorite brand, has now decided to make their shirts very long and very narrow. I am not a long, narrow girl. I guess I will eventually buy one and see if it gets shorter and wider in the dryer. I hated the shorts I tried on, so I may have to find a new favorite brand.

I bought some basic polos at Lady Foot Locker, 3 for $25. We'll see how those fit and hold up in the wash.

Marshall's has boys' Speedo swim trunks for $7.99. I forgot to bring the bag inside so I don't know if they fit DS or not. The waist looks pretty small, which is what he needs.

 

[Pooh67_68]

for Leighanna

Leighanna seems to be doing better with me taking her to school. I just have to get used to this "new" routine!

Leighanna's prayers lately have included "Please help me and my family have Disney dreams, and that we can go back to Disney this year!"

Plenty of that you can go to Disney this year.

 

[tinknme]

Elizabeth right now I have switched dates with us checking in on the 6th, still leaving on the 15th. Otherwise I would have been at MK on your birthday. I put in bold the days we will be at the same parks.

Janet, Tammi, Debbie, etc - My current park days are:
8/4 - MGM (check out of Club Level, possible resort switch)
8/5 - MK (my birthday)
8/6 - Epcot
8/7 - MK We have lunch ADR's for CP at 11:50am.
8/8 - Blizzard Beach
8/9 - AK If your DS like to ride EE, Riley would love to have a partner. Garrett & I both opt not to ride this. What are your dining plans for this day? I have ADR's for breakfast at Tusker house at 10:25am.
8/10 - DTD (possible resort switch)
8/11 - MGM
8/12 - Epcot We will be here at night for the EEH's.
8/13 - MK
8/14 - AK AM and MGM PM UNLESS DH does the fishing excursion that morning and I go for a massage & facial. Then we'll just hit MGM after lunch and see you all at dinner.
8/15 - Epcot
8/16 - MK
8/17 - Departure day, and our APs expire 8/16 so we aren't doing a park that morning.

We'll hit the park at rope drop every morning, leave for a break around 1:30 or so, go to dinner anywhere between 6 PM & 7:30 PM, and hit the park again after dinner. The only problem with that plan is that we will never get to see the afternoon parades. So I guess there may be some days that we don't go back for a break but then don't go back out after dinner. We'll see.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Well good greif, feel better soon.

I feel alright. My abdomen does not hurt like yesterday. Still slight dull pain, but I think it was because it hurt so much yesterday. Basically my entire body between my chest and legs hurt a lot. It was not specific just pain all over.

Today my nose was bleeding. My throat still hurts a tiny bit and I have started sneezing. For some reason I have been a medical calamity the last few days.

Night all.

 

[tinknme]

Heidi it is nice to see you posting again!

I am cleaning again, I should be outside. It is so beautiful! I have my 1st jar of sun tea for the season sitting out.

I am going through the boys clothes so I can get rid of what they can't wear or they won't wear(they seem to get pickier as they get older )& take it to Goodwill.

Gary is at work, the boys are at school & it is very peaceful here

 

[Pooh67_68]

She is doing good, starting to put more pressure on that knee now. Still has a long way to go in therapy, and must still use the walker. Thanks.

Thanks, Heidi! I miss seeing you here! How is your mom?

 

[Pooh67_68]

Hi Janet

 

[Pooh67_68]

I know you all don't do exchanges, but there is a POTC only starting tomorrow and a Mickey only starting June 13.

 

[tinknme]

Is dinner at Cape May at 5:30 or 5:45?

 

[PNO4TE]

Anne Marie - HAVE A FABULOUS TIME!!!!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Is dinner at Cape May at 5:30 or 5:45?

5:45, please arrive at the podium about 15 minutes before your ADR. Allow one hour for travel if you are coming from your Disney resort.

 

[tinker1bell]

Anne Marie-----

Have a fantabelous trip!!!!!!

 

[tinknme]

Thank you

5:45, please arrive at the podium about 15 minutes before your ADR. Allow one hour for travel if you are coming from your Disney resort.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Janet - Sorry - I missed the post with your park days earlier! Bummer about you all arriving on Aug. 6, but airfare is INSANE!
So...
8/7 we'll do early entry at MK with breakfast at Chef Mickey's at 11:20.

8/9 - This is so funny - we'll be at Tusker House at 10:30! We should ask if they can seat us together! All 3 of us love EE, so Riley is more than welcome to ride with us! I can't go on it multiple times in a row or my head hurts, but it doesn't seem to bother DS. Maybe if you and Garrett each get a FP for it we can send DS and Riley back through a 2nd time. We usually go immediately to EE, get FPs, go ride Dinosaur (they ride, I don't, it is too rough on my back), ride Primeval Whirl, then go back and ride EE.

8/12 - This day is pretty open for us. We have dinner at Spoodles at 6:30, then we'll probably hit IllumiNations after that. Even if we decide go to BB that morning with Tammi I don't think our evening plans will change. I think I am too lazy to mess with the ADRs anymore!

 

[tink2020]

Good Morning DDA!!! I've got 5 kids today, but I'm still hoping to paint I really want to get the actual paint color on the wall and I'm praying that one coat gives good coverage since I used a tinted primer. If that goes well then I might be able to put on the decorative color coat tomorrow. If all goes really well I may have an easy weekend since I won't sand again until AFTER our appraisal on Monday. I guess I'll start with referee as Colby and Logan are already fighting. Maybe I'll move on to laundry and work up the courage to paint

Good luck with the tasks, and the appraisal Monday!

Thanks, Tia. I just talked to SIL. She is doing much better today. They got all the funeral arrangements taken care of, and so all of that is out of her hands. We are going shopping today to find a nice dress for Carissa, and that will be hard, but good, as well.

Continued prayers, Glynis, for your family!

I have gotten a couple of them lately!

For some unknown asinine reason Disney seems to have my email address for things like that but not for AP notifications or discount codes!

Ugh -- doubly frustrating!





The ultrasound is over, and I'm staying home for the night anyway There was nothing "too urgent", which was nice to hear. My OB will likely order these weekly, and so at least I realize (not just "know", but actually take to heart) that I could go to the hospital at any time. It won't make it any easier when it happens, but I can at least mentally prepare!

So for now, I said my goodbyes at work (harder than I anticipated), and I'm home eating my PB sandwich, trying to make a list of things I need from Kyle in order to survive bedrest, especially when he's on call!

I hope you are having a good afternoon!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Jennifer - Glad to hear your U/S went well and that you got to come back home! Princess & I had PB&J sandwiches for lunch, too.
Do you have friends/family/neighbors who can give you a hand if Kyle isn't home? Or will your insurance pay for a home health aid to come in?

 

[tink2020]

Jennifer - Glad to hear your U/S went well and that you got to come back home! Princess & I had PB&J sandwiches for lunch, too.
Do you have friends/family/neighbors who can give you a hand if Kyle isn't home? Or will your insurance pay for a home health aid to come in?

I do have support, and my sister can be here almost all of the time, if that becomes necessary. For now, I'll just have to plan well. I think I can tackle that!

 

[bethbuchall]

Jennifer, I am glad that you are home!