It’s going to be the time of our lives..WERE BACK: TR link inside!!

[Raecheal]

I would like to introduce my grams, Helen,

Even though she’s not going with us to WDW… she will definitely be there with me in spirit. She wishes nothing but for us to have a wonderful trip and I can’t wait to see her when we get back. We wear matching gold, St-Christopher charms which means we can always be together even though were a couple of hours apart.

Well we just took an emergency visit to NB to see my grams. Just in case anyone is starting to follow along, my grandmother, who is one of the most important person in my life has recently been diagnosis with Lymphoma cancer in her lymph nodes in her neck. I had been trying to call her since Tuesday evening but she wasn’t coming to the phone and any time I spoke with my grandfather all he could say was that she wasn’t doing well. On Wednesday evening, my aunt called and it was confirmed grams wasn’t feeling well, this round of chemo has really taking it’s toll on my 72 year old mom and she wasn’t making any sense and ultimately she has given up. She breaks my heart… because I just keep telling her, don’t give up, you’re going to get through this!!! Your half way through your treatment…October is just around the corner!! But they were right.. she was not doing well at all.

We got there on Thursday evening around 7pm, I snuggled in bed with her while she slept and just gently held her hand as she slept. I was shocked to see her, even though it’s ONLY been 3 weeks (the longest we have been apart since her diagnosis). She now has no hair and she seemed so little lying under the blankets at only 114 pounds… eventually she opened up her eyes and seen me lying there next to her and all she could do is cry. The tumor is on her jaw line and was feeding off of her teeth (which had to be pulled)….which makes it hard to talk and eat. Ultimately, the pain is just excruciating.

Thankfully, her spirit seemed to turn around once we had arrived!!! She has decided to start taking her morphine and we cooked some of the recipes given to her from the cancer society over the past two days that would allow her to eat but unfortunately none of which she liked but at least she can have something things to eat. We even made a trip to try on multiple wigs because it’s about time she gets a new do.

Here’s a picture of us early this morning before we left, while we were lying on the couches talking, not the best… but still a picture of just the two of us.

Next Update: Pedi/Mani, Countdown update, Passporters and Final shopping post.

 

[Raecheal]

Well it’s about time I’ve listed another item I just can’t travel without and since Magazines take me all of 5 minutes to read... another item I just can't travel without is:

Nicholas Sparks​

Has some really good books!!! I’ve definitely read most of his books.. my ultimately favorite being The Notebook and A walk to remember… he has a new one coming out this September 8th, 2009 called “The Last Song” I’m really excited to buy it…

Also, did you know that Nicholas Sparks and J.K. Rowling (of Harry Potter) are the only authors to have a novel spend more than a year on both the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestseller lists?

Some other authors I enjoy reading are Emily Giffin (Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof and Love the one your with)and Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)!

 

[calderli]

I am so glad that Grams is doing a little better. It is good that she has started taking the morphine, I am sure that it will help get her spirits up when she does not have to deal with the pain so much. It sounds like she needed to see you pull her through her recent bout with depression. From what you have told me, she is a very strong woman and I just know that she is going to get through this.
Keep your chin up and remember that we are all her to help and support you while you are gong throught this with your Grams. If you ever need a hug, just let me know. I am here for you.

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

That was a nice posting about your Grams Just like Calderi said, we are here for you!!!

 

[Lynn5700]

Oh Rach I'm so sorry about your Gram. She is beautiful.

YAY for 7 days!!!! So excited for you!

Katie start your PTR!!! Please, lol.

 

[Raecheal]

awww thanks sooo much for your kind words hehe.. yeah I <3 to start a PTR-heck maybe ill do a TR because *BY THEN* hopeeefully I'll have a new job, and life will be more relaxed.. again everything is great.. I have an amazing boyfriend and everything else is great.. well sorry except for one thing.. I need to lose weight HeHe!! but other than that.. its the job thing.. and what sucks is thats where I spend like most of my time LOL so thats what makes it hard! I'm sure something will come soon, i'm just waiting every second for it, so it seems like time is dragging.. so we'll see !! Once I am out of this place, I know I will find relief and finally be happy!! I bet that will be the best feeling ever, finding a job that I like( i mean heck i know 99% of us can say we dont LOVE our job all the time but still).. I have to find happiness in my job and what I do.. and I can say I only have a few jobs I can say that.. and the #1 of course was DISNEY! I dont think I ever had a bad day really..love going to work.. loved the people.. loved the atmosphere (duh am I crazy!!!)

But again thank you very very much again for caring

I"ve been on a diet for the past almost 3 months.. it's soooo hard.. this past couple of days i've eaten icecream every day and have now gained 2 pounds and dis is distracting me from walking the threadmill this morning

I agree, once your working somewhere were you feel hapy... relief and happiness will come. I'm envious that you worked at Disney.. it's a dream of mine to work there... your not crazy!!!

I"m here if you ever need to talk!!! You should start your PTR.. when are you going?

I am so glad that Grams is doing a little better. It is good that she has started taking the morphine, I am sure that it will help get her spirits up when she does not have to deal with the pain so much. It sounds like she needed to see you pull her through her recent bout with depression. From what you have told me, she is a very strong woman and I just know that she is going to get through this.
Keep your chin up and remember that we are all her to help and support you while you are gong throught this with your Grams. If you ever need a hug, just let me know. I am here for you.

Thanks!!! It was really hard to see her on thursday evening... but as time passed by friday afternoon she was getting better.. she truly need someone with her 24/7 or she just looses it.. my aunt's there with her now, thankfully!!

Your right, i'm soooooooooooo happy she's finally taking her morphine, it's ONLY been sinve november she's been experiencing pain in her jaw.. it's about time she dealt with it!! Aww.. Thanks linds.

That was a nice posting about your Grams Just like Calderi said, we are here for you!!!

Thank you!!

Oh Rach I'm so sorry about your Gram. She is beautiful.

YAY for 7 days!!!! So excited for you!

Katie start your PTR!!! Please, lol.

Thanks lynn, 6 days as of this morning and i couldn't be happier.

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Oh Rach I'm so sorry about your Gram. She is beautiful.

YAY for 7 days!!!! So excited for you!

Katie start your PTR!!! Please, lol.

LOL aww .. thanks yeah .. im still thinnnking LOL with all the time I have at this marvelous job, I could probably start/finish and complete the PTR!!
If I don't get a PTR--I can say I'll most probably do a TR hehe
...hmm crazy thought, but maybe I'll do a TR about our July 2008 trip, O-M-G that was wonnnnderful time!!!! I know its been over a year but heck.. I have over 1010 pictures haha..so everything would flow so nice.. I can remember pretty much everything.. esp. w/ the pictures.. just looking at them says a 1000 words and would remind me of what was happening around that moment!

 

[twenty3curls]

Sounds like you had a great couple of days with your Grams. I bet your visit meant the world to her. Nice work, granddaughter!

So, have you started packing?! You're in the home stretch!!!

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

I"ve been on a diet for the past almost 3 months.. it's soooo hard.. this past couple of days i've eaten icecream every day and have now gained 2 pounds and dis is distracting me from walking the threadmill this morning

I agree, once your working somewhere were you feel hapy... relief and happiness will come. I'm envious that you worked at Disney.. it's a dream of mine to work there... your not crazy!!!

I"m here if you ever need to talk!!! You should start your PTR.. when are you going?

LOL!! I've been *SAYING* I wanted to go on a diet for the past 3 months--it never works, thats my problem-food and some drinks. I don't drink alcohol -- very rarely do I. I'm almost 24. I had about 2 drinks this month-1 on 4th of July and 1 in Atlantic City. haha. I think the biggest thing is stress for me.. and eating.. and esp. having a job where I am sitting 99% of the time and when I get bored I tend to get hungry. I am also on the go soo much I am so run down and tired and never get around to exercising.. I keep putting off joining this gym right by my house--the nice part is(not that this is healthy) but they have a tanning salon inside the gym.. haha I can get some color because I am sooo white as a ghost and work out at the same visit! So thats my next goal. Speaking of ice cream BTW I am the same way in the summer time especially--last night I got ice cream 2 I am addicted to Rita's Chocolate Custards! haha..

Aww again thanks for the kind words...
OMG girl working for Disney was definitley a dream come true--not only did I get to work for them.. it opened a whole other world of Disney that I got to learn. I LOVED their training program. They were so organized from the second I "checked in"for my program. Their housing/apartments were fantastic! I got to do and see things that when growing up I wondered how they worked. I got to go in the tunnel under the Magic Kingdom countless times, going in the backstages of Epcot/MGM(well when I was there haha) and Animal Kingdom were amazing. They way they treated their employees was so wonderful and just the overall experience was great! I don't think I met 1 unhappy Cast Member... everyone was so nice, esp. the young adults who worked in World Showcase in Epcot(thats where I worked), they were so upbeat and friendly and happy to be working in the US esp. in Disney!
I would work again for Disney in a HEARTBEAT! My bf and I would so move there if we had the $$$.. lol..

I'm sorry I probably asked you this.. but what do you and your boyfriend do job wise, if you dont mind me asking!?

Oh yes to answer your question we are going to Disney:
October 29-November 5, 2009!! hehehe.. we are staying at the Port Orleans French Quarter.. but in the next week or so we might have to downgrade to the All Star's(probably movies or sports).. because of the economy and $$$.. but its all good, i'm staying on property.. I know that we'll be returning for the rest of our lives.. and we stayed at the WL-Wilderness Lodge last July 2008, that was amazing.. so no big deal!

 

[Sunset Cliffs]

Oh, I am so sorry that she was having a good time. It sounded like she needed you to lift her spirits. It's obvious that the 2 of you have a special relationship.

 

[ArelysAdriana]

Aw, Racheal, your post about your grams got me all teary-eyed. She seems like a lovely person and so strong too. I wish her, and you, the absolute best and hope she can continue to kick as$ with her chemo.

I love Nicholas Sparks too. I had a copy of the Notebook that I had to trash because I had read it so much and cried all over the book so much that it had excessive water damage.

Oh, by the way, I forgot to say that I love that purple top you got. SO cute!

 

[Raecheal]

Sounds like you had a great couple of days with your Grams. I bet your visit meant the world to her. Nice work, granddaughter!

So, have you started packing?! You're in the home stretch!!!

I really did enjoy my time with my grams.. Thanks!!

I haven't started packing yet because I still have so much to do around the house and to buy... I have made a master packing list tho!!

LOL aww .. thanks yeah .. im still thinnnking LOL with all the time I have at this marvelous job, I could probably start/finish and complete the PTR!!
If I don't get a PTR--I can say I'll most probably do a TR hehe
...hmm crazy thought, but maybe I'll do a TR about our July 2008 trip, O-M-G that was wonnnnderful time!!!! I know its been over a year but heck.. I have over 1010 pictures haha..so everything would flow so nice.. I can remember pretty much everything.. esp. w/ the pictures.. just looking at them says a 1000 words and would remind me of what was happening around that moment!

I love looking through pcitures from past trips... and they def. do help me with my TR's as well!!!

LOL!! I've been *SAYING* I wanted to go on a diet for the past 3 months--it never works, thats my problem-food and some drinks. I don't drink alcohol -- very rarely do I. I'm almost 24. I had about 2 drinks this month-1 on 4th of July and 1 in Atlantic City. haha. I think the biggest thing is stress for me.. and eating.. and esp. having a job where I am sitting 99% of the time and when I get bored I tend to get hungry. I am also on the go soo much I am so run down and tired and never get around to exercising.. I keep putting off joining this gym right by my house--the nice part is(not that this is healthy) but they have a tanning salon inside the gym.. haha I can get some color because I am sooo white as a ghost and work out at the same visit! So thats my next goal. Speaking of ice cream BTW I am the same way in the summer time especially--last night I got ice cream 2 I am addicted to Rita's Chocolate Custards! haha..

Aww again thanks for the kind words...
OMG girl working for Disney was definitley a dream come true--not only did I get to work for them.. it opened a whole other world of Disney that I got to learn. I LOVED their training program. They were so organized from the second I "checked in"for my program. Their housing/apartments were fantastic! I got to do and see things that when growing up I wondered how they worked. I got to go in the tunnel under the Magic Kingdom countless times, going in the backstages of Epcot/MGM(well when I was there haha) and Animal Kingdom were amazing. They way they treated their employees was so wonderful and just the overall experience was great! I don't think I met 1 unhappy Cast Member... everyone was so nice, esp. the young adults who worked in World Showcase in Epcot(thats where I worked), they were so upbeat and friendly and happy to be working in the US esp. in Disney!
I would work again for Disney in a HEARTBEAT! My bf and I would so move there if we had the $$$.. lol..

I'm sorry I probably asked you this.. but what do you and your boyfriend do job wise, if you dont mind me asking!?

Oh yes to answer your question we are going to Disney:
October 29-November 5, 2009!! hehehe.. we are staying at the Port Orleans French Quarter.. but in the next week or so we might have to downgrade to the All Star's(probably movies or sports).. because of the economy and $$$.. but its all good, i'm staying on property.. I know that we'll be returning for the rest of our lives.. and we stayed at the WL-Wilderness Lodge last July 2008, that was amazing.. so no big deal!

Wow.. we are so much alike.. it's crazy!!! I have a job where i'm sitting down 99% percent of the time as well.. haha AND there's a gym literally 10 ft from my desk and I still dont' go... I have been really good at doing the threadmill at home and a biggest looser Workout dvd. I'm as white as a ghost right now.. I love going in for the occasional Tan.. there's a tanning salon right across the street from my house...

I love that you had some ice cream.. it's especially hard in the summer months.. My fav's are Cookie dough and mint chocolate chip.. Infact.. on the way home from visiting my grams we stopped into a little town that has homemade ice cream.. it was delicious!!

I'm so jealous that you've worked for Disney.. I had an interview last year.. but i chickened out!! I can understand why it would be the best job you've ever had.. I bet you had the time of your life!!

We work for the goverment.

hey... we lOVE pop.. downgrading is not always a bad thing.. wow your going for halloween!!! Are you going to buy tickets to MNSSHP?

Oh, I am so sorry that she was having a good time. It sounded like she needed you to lift her spirits. It's obvious that the 2 of you have a special relationship.

Thanks... I think our visit lifted her spirits which is exactly what she needed.

Aw, Racheal, your post about your grams got me all teary-eyed. She seems like a lovely person and so strong too. I wish her, and you, the absolute best and hope she can continue to kick as$ with her chemo.

I love Nicholas Sparks too. I had a copy of the Notebook that I had to trash because I had read it so much and cried all over the book so much that it had excessive water damage.

Oh, by the way, I forgot to say that I love that purple top you got. SO cute!

Awww..Thanks.. She's gonna contuinue to kicc As$ with her chemo because there is NO other options!!

The notebook is one of my fav. movies.. excessive water damage.. I know a thing or two about that!!

Thanks.. I'm thinking of wearing that purple top for our photos.. what do you think?

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hey again!! Yeah we are looking into buying tickets for the MNSSHP!! I'm not sure if we'll do it exactly on the night of my 24th Birthday which is also Halloween, it might be a TAD crazy to say the LEAST! Plus the tickets for that MNSSHP is like $12 MORE than any other night.. haha!
I'm still trying to figure out where I want to do dinner for my bday on Halloween.. I mean god I could eat anywhere and be happy(like-Beaches & Cream,Casey's Corner,Chef Mickeys,Ohana's LOL the list goes on forever!!)..

I AM SOOO EXCITED!!!!!! FREE DINING was just extended for our time too which is AMAZZZZZING! I was stressing out all along when the "first" promotion ran out for 10/3/09, my DBF kept saying.. "im no worried.. theyll extend it wait and see" im like noo I can't see them doing it.. and yup oopps .. they did.. thank GOODNESS!

 

[Raecheal]

Well after a girl looses 35 pounds of course she wants a new bathing suit. My first stop was at Bikini Village…Let me tell you it was NOT a good experience.

1. I wear a size medium in underwear and a C36- C38 depending on the make of the bra. Well, at Bikini Village I’m a LARGE and sometimes I couldn’t even fit my breast into a large top.
2. Secondly I was looking for a bandeau style which they had very limited stock to chose from.
3. Lastly, none of them were what I was looking for and each piece is between 50-80 dollars.

Needless to say after 6 different swimsuits, Dbf’s opinions.. I left the store empty handed. Next we headed over to Aqua, by La Vie En Rose. I tried 3 suits and the very last one was it…. For both pieces it cost me 50.00!! Here it is:

Now, All I need to do is get some accessories and i'm all set for the Water Park.

 

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Gosssh I could only WISH I could get that kind of bathing suit LOL!!!
LUCKY girl.. 30 some pounds .. i'd praise myself if I could lose 5!!!! nice suit though!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Girl, you are going to look gorgeous in that swimming suit!

 

[DreaGirl]

I'm sorry to hear about your Grams. I'm glad you were able to lift her spirits and spend time with her. It brought me to tears as I lost my Grandma to lung cancer 2 years ago on the 30th of this month. I'll pray for your Grams.

Your trip is so close and you are going to look hot in that bikini! Work it girl!!

 

[Nuwanda9]

Very touching about your grandmother! I bet it did her a world of good to see you!! How lucky you both are to have such a strong bond!! I wish her and you strength!

 

[Raecheal]

Hey again!! Yeah we are looking into buying tickets for the MNSSHP!! I'm not sure if we'll do it exactly on the night of my 24th Birthday which is also Halloween, it might be a TAD crazy to say the LEAST! Plus the tickets for that MNSSHP is like $12 MORE than any other night.. haha!
I'm still trying to figure out where I want to do dinner for my bday on Halloween.. I mean god I could eat anywhere and be happy(like-Beaches & Cream,Casey's Corner,Chef Mickeys,Ohana's LOL the list goes on forever!!)..

I AM SOOO EXCITED!!!!!! FREE DINING was just extended for our time too which is AMAZZZZZING! I was stressing out all along when the "first" promotion ran out for 10/3/09, my DBF kept saying.. "im no worried.. theyll extend it wait and see" im like noo I can't see them doing it.. and yup oopps .. they did.. thank GOODNESS!

Congrats on getting FREE DINING!!! ohhh... yah, where are you going to eat on your bday.. I have no idea what I would chose.. there are so many good restaurants in WDW.

12.00$ extra just for Halloween night is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gosssh I could only WISH I could get that kind of bathing suit LOL!!! LUCKY girl.. 30 some pounds .. i'd praise myself if I could lose 5!!!! nice suit though!!!

Thanks... It was alot of hard work.. and i still have another 30-35 to go. Don't worry.. you can totally lose some weight.. you just have to get in the mind frame or include some exercise in your daily routine.

Girl, you are going to look gorgeous in that swimming suit!

Thanks.

I'm sorry to hear about your Grams. I'm glad you were able to lift her spirits and spend time with her. It brought me to tears as I lost my Grandma to lung cancer 2 years ago on the 30th of this month. I'll pray for your Grams. Your trip is so close and you are going to look hot in that bikini! Work it girl!!

Thanks.. I really enjoyed spending time with her.. I miss her everyday..I"m so sorry to hear about your grandma.. thank you for prayers.. we need every single one.

Thanks, I"m hoping i'll get a little bit of sun while at the waterpark.

Very touching about your grandmother! I bet it did her a world of good to see you!! How lucky you both are to have such a strong bond!! I wish her and you strength!

Thanks...

 

[Lynn5700]

OOH you are going to look pretty in your suit!! Very nice.