GKTW Pictures - Prayers Needed ~ Updated 7/29

maroo

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I am taking this straight out of a current Trip Report...there will be more pictures coming up of some of the parties and other things offered at GKTW and she has some pictures that are not included in this post...

Noah's Wish Trip

Noah is three and has multiple disabilites. His prognosis is poor, but he is a fighter and has lived much longer than anyone expected! Noah is from Canada and received his Wish in late Feb and early March. His Mom has started his TR and I copied this straight from it...It has wonderful pictures of a new playground at GKTW and of the famous carousel.

Thought you guys that have supported GKTW would appreciate some pictures of a precious family really enjoying their time there!!!! :) I got to hang out with them, since I was in Orlando at the same time...this was a magical day for all of us! :cloud9: (My notes are in PINK!)


After we had our fill of the train, it was time to check out Matthew's Boundless Playground.

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This is an amazing, fully wheelchair accessible, play structure. It is set up like a giant Candyland game board. It was so neat to be able to bring Noah right up to the top in his stroller.

(Check out the VILLA's in the background. These are where the kids sleep! Castle themed...I felt like I was in a dream! :cloud9:)
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Noah's brother and sister...Joshua and Kailyn!

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The playground has lots of elements at just the right height for a child in a wheelchair.

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We had tons of fun getting to know Mary better and checking the place out with her.

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After a while, we figured we'd better go find Brad, who should be done with orientation by now. So after dragging the kids away, we headed back. But, hey, the carousel is running! We had to stop for a ride or two...

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Fully wheelchair accessible of course...

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The carousel turned out to be Noah's absolute favorite thing to do at GKTW. We have been working on teaching him a bit of sign language, and he began signing "more" on the carousel. By the end of the week, he would sign "more" throughout the entire ride.


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Priceless.


Thank you for supporting GKTW!!!!!
 
Thank you for sharing. Those pictures are wonderful and that smile on his precious face says it all. :goodvibes
 

:hug: Thank you for sharing this. :goodvibes
 
OMG that is just fantastic. Now I am crying. I am such a sap.
 
be sure to check out the thread. It's very heartwarming. The trip report is on the last few pages (as of now), and there are more pictures. What a wonderful place to visit.
 
Thanks for sharing...brought tears to my eyes. There's nothing like a smile on a child's face.
 
It's wonderful to see where these kids get to go, I'm so pleased we were able to help and am truly blown away by the generosity of everyone supporting GKTW through the Dis - you guys totally rock :grouphug:
 
Awesome!
I didn't know about the Castles!! That's so cool! My kids are going to love the playground! and the carousel! I can't wait.
 
I just wanted to let you guys know...those that are following Noah's journey...

That Noah had to be air lifted to the hospital on Wednesday and he is in the PICU at his hospital in Canada.

There are details on the last page of his trip report (link on first post)...

But I know several of you were touched by his story and wanted to update you guys!
 
The smile on that little boys face are priceless. Every penny for GKTW is money well spent.
 
Oh Maroo I am so sorry to read about Noah.

I am a respiratory therapist that works in a PICU frequently and I have to tell you the first thought I had was this sounds like H1N1. We have seen several of our chronic kids get horrible pneumonias from it this spring and summer.

I will certainly pray For Noah and his family.
 




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