Disney Wonder Sept 3-7, 2006 Part 4

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I was talking to DH about possibly renting a car to take to the port. His attitude seemed good about it when I told him how late the buses pick you up. There may still be hope.

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I am going to go finish up some stuff. I will check in later.

 

[zweihund]

This is what Sarah sent my family:
Hi all-

So I know I'm not part of the family, but I wanted to throw my $0.02 in here.

First off, Hi. I can't wait until I can actually put faces with the names

Just so you all know, I'm not sure if Jan told you. When Jan told Tom-J on Monday where Gramma would be staying (Sunrise of Carmel), Tom found it very ironic that this was the company I started working with on that same day. I work for the "At Home" division of Sunrise (proving home care to Seniors who do not want to be in an assisted living situation). Just to let you know about the company as a whole, it is run by 2 very caring individuals; a husband and wife team who were unsatisfied in their 20's with senior care that was available. They sold their house in the 1980's, bought a dilapidated nursing home, renovated it with help from their church and lived in the home with their first 15 clients. They were responsible for all aspects (cooking, cleaning, bathing the clients, and all other care). So many seniors desired this care that they opened another home, hired some help, and the rest is history. They now have over 400 locations in the US, and have opened assisted living facilities in Canada, the UK, and Germany. I can tell you from the training & orientation I have received so far that this company feels it is their mission and ministry to provide care and dignity for Seniors. They require nothing less that the utmost caring individuals working with the seniors and the families. Most people think of the residents as their own mom/dad/grandmother/grandfather.

The residence that Gramma is going into is specifically for seniors with Alzheimer's. The program is called "Reminiscence" and it help the client to remember what they can, and encourages them to try to slow the devastation of Alzheimer's through memory strengthening and therapies (pet therapy, art therapy, recollection and cognitive exercises). I can't say enough about these communities. I actually encourage all of you to go to Sunrise's website (www.sunriseseniorliving.com) and check it out for yourself. You can see the outside of the Carmel community and understand more about the actual program.

As far as transferring Gramma, it should not be too difficult. They are in 34 states in the continental US, plus in Washington DC. Nearly every Sunrise building has a "reminiscence" neighborhood.

Hope everyone is well.

Sarah
See why I love her already???

That's great Jan!

 

[purplern]

LOVE your pic, VICKI!!

Thank you!

 

[NJBILL]

grabbing a quick lunch....looks like wed may be a wash per the latest fore
cast,but we should be there and safely inside....better than not being there...
talk more when i can

 

[zweihund]

UGENT! MY DH JUST CALLED AND FOUND A NEW THREAD ON THE CRUISE FORUM


((( this should work....click the link. )))
Character Breakfast on 4-night Wonder & new menus at meals
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1208771

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! *claps madly*

 

[purplern]

I was talking to DH about possibly renting a car to take to the port. His attitude seemed good about it when I told him how late the buses pick you up. There may still be hope.

Cool!!! keeping our fingers crossed for you!!

 

[purplern]

grabbing a quick lunch....looks like wed may be a wash per the latest fore
cast,but we should be there and safely inside....better than not being there...
talk more when i can

Be safe!!

 

[ReallyFunMom]

I'm praying that the 5pm update looks even better. I'm feeling confident that you guys will be spared (don't know why but I am)

Here is the meet info:

DIS Meets for the DIS group traveling on the Wonder September 3rd Cruise:

9/3/06 Sunday- Embarkation Day!
11:30 am in the terminal in front of the televisions
Sail-away Party- Deck 10 in front of the bar area overlooking the goofy pool

9/4/06 Monday- Nassau
9:00am Cove Café- Putting together the Pirate Goodie Bags
AM Meet at the pool- Immediately following goodie bags get together
11:00pm Wavebands 80’s Night! (Adults Only)

9/5/06 Wednesday- Day at Sea
2:30pm Beer Tasting in Diversions (Adults Only)
3:00pm Stem to Stern Wine Tasting in Palo (Adults Only)
***Check Navigator to confirm locations and times of the events since they are subject to change****

Thanks for the info. LCTsMom -- ps I didn't mean I was wishing it West on you or anything! I just remember when it was Tropical depression # 5 and looked like it was headed to Mexico or somewhere way wet! Too much to do so I'm all stressy, worse than PMS. I usually do yard and patio and inside prep while DH does shutters but he hurt his hand recently so may be doing more of the shutters than usual. It's pretty darn hot out there too, arrghhh.

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

grabbing a quick lunch....looks like wed may be a wash per the latest fore
cast,but we should be there and safely inside....better than not being there...
talk more when i can

Have a safe trip! I hope my girls won't be too depressed if we can't go to the parks on Wednesday. Hey girls we made it now just wish you were there.

 

[zweihund]

Just finished catching up on lunch break......I will have to go back and look at pics when I get home since the work computer won't let me see any images.

6 days until we sail! Yay!

 

[purplern]

Just finished catching up on lunch break......I will have to go back and look at pics when I get home since the work computer won't let me see any images.

6 days until we sail! Yay!

 

[PirateCutie05]

Hi!

 

[PirateCutie05]

Awww, did I miss everyone?

 

[purplern]

Hi!

Hi Heidi

 

[Ker-Bear]

I was talking to DH about possibly renting a car to take to the port. His attitude seemed good about it when I told him how late the buses pick you up. There may still be hope.

so does that mean you may make the first meet? here's some pixie dust

 

[purplern]

Well I got to go to work! I have to get through Today and Tomorrow and then I AM ON VACATION!!!

 

[Ker-Bear]

Hi!

Hi Heidi! Sorry I wasn't "here" (I was minimized!) I actually :::GASP::: had to do work.

 

[PirateCutie05]

Hi Heidi

Hi Vicki!

 

[PirateCutie05]

Hi Heidi! Sorry I wasn't "here" (I was minimized!) I actually :::GASP::: had to do work.

Hey Kerry!