Jen's Journal.....Baby Steps to a new me
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goldcupmom
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Congratulations, Jen! I really hope you get the 1st grade job!
Hope you're having a wonderful time at WDW!!! You've earned it!!
BTW - why aren't there mouse ears on your mortarboard??
Hope you're having a wonderful time at WDW!!! You've earned it!!
BTW - why aren't there mouse ears on your mortarboard??
Blueeyes101817
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hunnies, im homeeeeeeee
I had a great time!! im exhausted but it was an amazing trip
I will try to post a trip report and pictures tomorrwo, but wanted to let you all know i made it home okay
I had a great time!! im exhausted but it was an amazing trip
I will try to post a trip report and pictures tomorrwo, but wanted to let you all know i made it home okay
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Welcome Home!
Blueeyes101817
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Thanks Tracy
I just did my trip report--check it out if you want
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1462766
I just did my trip report--check it out if you want
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1462766
Blueeyes101817
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Well, i have to share this with you guys...
You remember me telling you about Alyssa? Well, Maroon 5's new cd came out and they dedicated it to her memory!
They will be on tv on Monday morning and her family will be there!
You remember me telling you about Alyssa? Well, Maroon 5's new cd came out and they dedicated it to her memory!
They will be on tv on Monday morning and her family will be there!
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Hey lady....that's SO sweet about Alyssa's family and that Maroon 5 is that caring to still think of her when putting out their CD. You know I'll be recording that show on Monday! (get the tissues ready).
See you TOMORROW!!!
See you TOMORROW!!!
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That's wonderful, Jen!
What show will they be on?Hope you have a great weekend!
Blueeyes101817
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Thanks Marie!!!
That's wonderful, Jen!
Hope you have a great weekend!
They were on The Today Show...
i did invite you hahaha...i think today will be a pool day!Hey lady...whatcha been doing now that you're all graduated?
It must be rough, just laying around the pool all day.
Isnt the cd great? my favorite is number 5!!
I havent posted this yet, but on the Today Show, her mom and stepdad were in the audience, and before the concert, they gave Adam (lead singer) Alyssas pink bandana...It is wrapped around his guitar strap
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they gave Adam (lead singer) Alyssas pink bandana...It is wrapped around his guitar strap
LOVE that!!! These are the kinds of guys/bands we need to support!!!
Not online AGAIN? Sheesh. Must be another pool day.
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yesterday was definitely a pool day!
Im being a bit lazy today--not feeling too great, but it could just be everything catching up with me--ive been running like crazy since i got back from disney beteween, getting ready for the party and cleaning up..ugh!
I wont be around this weekend though..We are leaving early Saturday morning to head to Massachusetts for my brother to ride in the kride...we will have dinner saturday with alyssas famiy and then visit at their house for awhile..I want to try to get to the cemetary before we leave as well..Sunday is the bike ride and joe will be doing 25 miles. Its going to be a bittersweet weekend but i am looking forward to it
Im being a bit lazy today--not feeling too great, but it could just be everything catching up with me--ive been running like crazy since i got back from disney beteween, getting ready for the party and cleaning up..ugh!
I wont be around this weekend though..We are leaving early Saturday morning to head to Massachusetts for my brother to ride in the kride...we will have dinner saturday with alyssas famiy and then visit at their house for awhile..I want to try to get to the cemetary before we leave as well..Sunday is the bike ride and joe will be doing 25 miles. Its going to be a bittersweet weekend but i am looking forward to it
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Well i am home and exhausted..heres a mini report of the weekend.
We left here Saturday around 10 and got to Massachusetts around 3. We were able to rest a bit before we met Greg and Brenda (alyssa's step-dad and mom) for dinner at Carrabas. We went out for dinner and drinks and it was just so nice seeing them and visiting. Brenda b rought pictures from the Today Show and we talked about the cd dedication and the bandana that Adam Levine had. It was just a nice dinner. After, we all went to their house. This is when i started to feel a bit emotional. There are pictures everywhere, but in the office, they have a wall full of Alyssa pictures--its so sweet and i just got a bit choked up--as there is also a poem she wrote right before she died. I knew it was going to be a bit emotional , so i didnt break down or anything, but definitely teared up.
We then went out by the pool and my brother and his girlfriend went in. THe rest of us were just sitting and talking. The guys decide (at 9pm) that they need to get bike shorts for the ride today so the three of them left to go to the store...That left my mom, me, Brenda, and Christina (joes gf). We sat in the pool and told stories about Alyssa, sicne Christina had never met her. It was really sweet and touching and sad, all at the same time. The funny thing was we were listening to the radio and as we were talking about Alyssa, "She will be loved" was played--so we all got teary and said Alyssa was there.
When the guys got back, we decided to go watch the Alyssa video, since CHristina had never seen it.. This is a video that was played at her funeral-Not sure if i told you guys about it. But a couple members of Maroon 5 came to visit her a week or so before she passed away and its a series of pictures of that visit. At the end, its a video them singing "her song" to her. So sweet and brings me to tears every time.
After that, we headed back to the hotel and my dad and i went out to grab a drink..Then it was back to the hotel to relax and sleep.
Today, we were up and out of the hotel by 9..We picked up Brenda and Alyssas sister and then went to the college were the ride began. Alyssas stepdad was doing the 50 mile ride, my brother was doing the 25, and her mom and sister were doing the 10 mile. We got there, registered, took pictures (which ill share later tonight), and my brother lined up to go (the 50 and 100 mile riders left earlier). The "founder" of the kride came up to talk--his daughter died of cancer and he started this to raise money for cancer reserach. Then , the ribbon was cut by the family of a young girl that died 6 weeks after alyssa--this year, the ride was dedicated to her memory--very touching.
After Joe's group went, they got ready for the 10 mile and off they went. While everyone was riding, we walekd around and visited with Alyssa's family members that were not riding. They have a board that is entitled "I ride for...." The riders and everyone go and write a note.. I got all teary when i read my brothers-he wrote "Alyssa, not a day goes by that i dont miss you. Please push me up these hills!" It was always the joke that he couldnt do this alone and lyss had to help him..it was very nice. We cheered on the bikers but we all had a favorite! The youngest rider ever was a 4 year old boy that did the 10 mile..had gloves and glasses on and was ADORABLE. As he got to the end, we were cheering him on and his little legs just gave out and he fell...tried to get right back up , but the steering on his bike jammed so he was embarrased and was crying..we all clapped and someone fixed his bike--it was just so sweet.
Finally, all the bikers we were waiting for were done...it was raining so hard and we were FREEZING by this time!! My brother's girlfriend and i were in the rain the whole time waiting to get a picture of joe coming across the finish line. After we ate, we headed out since it took us almost 5 hours to get home
We were cold and freezing and wet but it was another amazing experience. im so glad we went and got to see her family again..very emotional, but i expected it.. I will share some pictures with you guys as soon as i get them uploaded. Im so proud of my brother for doing the ride and know it was hard for him . Thanks for letting me share with you!
We left here Saturday around 10 and got to Massachusetts around 3. We were able to rest a bit before we met Greg and Brenda (alyssa's step-dad and mom) for dinner at Carrabas. We went out for dinner and drinks and it was just so nice seeing them and visiting. Brenda b rought pictures from the Today Show and we talked about the cd dedication and the bandana that Adam Levine had. It was just a nice dinner. After, we all went to their house. This is when i started to feel a bit emotional. There are pictures everywhere, but in the office, they have a wall full of Alyssa pictures--its so sweet and i just got a bit choked up--as there is also a poem she wrote right before she died. I knew it was going to be a bit emotional , so i didnt break down or anything, but definitely teared up.
We then went out by the pool and my brother and his girlfriend went in. THe rest of us were just sitting and talking. The guys decide (at 9pm) that they need to get bike shorts for the ride today so the three of them left to go to the store...That left my mom, me, Brenda, and Christina (joes gf). We sat in the pool and told stories about Alyssa, sicne Christina had never met her. It was really sweet and touching and sad, all at the same time. The funny thing was we were listening to the radio and as we were talking about Alyssa, "She will be loved" was played--so we all got teary and said Alyssa was there.
When the guys got back, we decided to go watch the Alyssa video, since CHristina had never seen it.. This is a video that was played at her funeral-Not sure if i told you guys about it. But a couple members of Maroon 5 came to visit her a week or so before she passed away and its a series of pictures of that visit. At the end, its a video them singing "her song" to her. So sweet and brings me to tears every time.
After that, we headed back to the hotel and my dad and i went out to grab a drink..Then it was back to the hotel to relax and sleep.
Today, we were up and out of the hotel by 9..We picked up Brenda and Alyssas sister and then went to the college were the ride began. Alyssas stepdad was doing the 50 mile ride, my brother was doing the 25, and her mom and sister were doing the 10 mile. We got there, registered, took pictures (which ill share later tonight), and my brother lined up to go (the 50 and 100 mile riders left earlier). The "founder" of the kride came up to talk--his daughter died of cancer and he started this to raise money for cancer reserach. Then , the ribbon was cut by the family of a young girl that died 6 weeks after alyssa--this year, the ride was dedicated to her memory--very touching.
After Joe's group went, they got ready for the 10 mile and off they went. While everyone was riding, we walekd around and visited with Alyssa's family members that were not riding. They have a board that is entitled "I ride for...." The riders and everyone go and write a note.. I got all teary when i read my brothers-he wrote "Alyssa, not a day goes by that i dont miss you. Please push me up these hills!" It was always the joke that he couldnt do this alone and lyss had to help him..it was very nice. We cheered on the bikers but we all had a favorite! The youngest rider ever was a 4 year old boy that did the 10 mile..had gloves and glasses on and was ADORABLE. As he got to the end, we were cheering him on and his little legs just gave out and he fell...tried to get right back up , but the steering on his bike jammed so he was embarrased and was crying..we all clapped and someone fixed his bike--it was just so sweet.
Finally, all the bikers we were waiting for were done...it was raining so hard and we were FREEZING by this time!! My brother's girlfriend and i were in the rain the whole time waiting to get a picture of joe coming across the finish line. After we ate, we headed out since it took us almost 5 hours to get home
We were cold and freezing and wet but it was another amazing experience. im so glad we went and got to see her family again..very emotional, but i expected it.. I will share some pictures with you guys as soon as i get them uploaded. Im so proud of my brother for doing the ride and know it was hard for him . Thanks for letting me share with you!
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Here are some pictures from this weekend :
This is at the starting line of the 25 mile ride, which is where my brother was --the family of the little girl that it is dedicated to was cutting the ribbon
This is my brother and I -in our Alyssa shirts from this year
This is what my brother wrote on the "I ride for" wall
Joe and his "thank you" picture for the donations he received
and finally, Joe crossing the finish line..we were all clapping and cheering and he was being his typical self and was clapping and cheering for us haha
This is at the starting line of the 25 mile ride, which is where my brother was --the family of the little girl that it is dedicated to was cutting the ribbon
This is my brother and I -in our Alyssa shirts from this year
This is what my brother wrote on the "I ride for" wall
Joe and his "thank you" picture for the donations he received
and finally, Joe crossing the finish line..we were all clapping and cheering and he was being his typical self and was clapping and cheering for us haha
So freakin awesome, Jen. -
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