Make a Wish (and other organizations!) - Wish Trippers...UNITE!! Volume 2!

[maroo]

I see why - there are two "http" s in the address. delete one of them and it will work

I am such a goon! I mean...how many times have I posted a link?

All three of the links are fixed now! lol

 

[queengonzo]

I'm just stopping by to say HI
I just posted Brandon's wish story in our TR if anyone would like to see it. OMGosh I can't believe we leave for DD trip tomorrow we are so excited Well I'm off I have SO much to do before we go.

Talk to you all later
Tammy

HOW EXCITING!!! Have tons of fun!!! can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[BeckySob]

Hi everyone! I couldn't even tell you how I got here, but here I am! We will be going to Disney World next Thursday (April 9-15). We, also will be staying at GKTW.

My middle daughter was born with chronic renal disease, and had a kidney transplant in July of '07. I'm feeling sort of guilty about being given this opportunity, as I don't look at her illness as "chronic", or as she being terminally ill. I am in need of someone to tell me that she deserves this, as I've seen other children more deserving. Am I making any sense?

 

[Soon2B4]

Are those all 6 night trips? I know they sometimes offer 5 night trips...so I wasn't sure if they were all 6 nighters.

I would definitely do a 6 night trip if you can!

I would try to go between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The current crowd calendar (which could change) has November 29 - Dec 18th as lower crowd levels...with the exception of every Saturday, which will have higher crowds due to the decorations, I suppose?

I would lean toward that first week or so in December. Still maybe pretty warm, hopefully, and the decorations will be up and in full swing!!

She originally thought they were 6 days (5 nights) and then she double checked some of her other families and she said to give them 6 nights. What are the crowd level numbers for Nov. 29-Dec. 5 if you don't mind looking when you get a chance? You are doing the tourplans.com right? I don't pay so I can only see the 30 day outlook. We only do parks Mon-Fri due to crowd levels on the weekends. TIA

 

[Soon2B4]

Hi everyone! I couldn't even tell you how I got here, but here I am! We will be going to Disney World next Thursday (April 9-15). We, also will be staying at GKTW.

My middle daughter was born with chronic renal disease, and had a kidney transplant in July of '07. I'm feeling sort of guilty about being given this opportunity, as I don't look at her illness as "chronic", or as she being terminally ill. I am in need of someone to tell me that she deserves this, as I've seen other children more deserving. Am I making any sense?

I had the same feelings that you did! I was given some really good advice that I will quote:

Dont EVER feel guilty for taking the opportunity of a wish trip EVER!!!
The MAW foundations deems whether or not you are entitled for a trip not you.
We as families of wish children always feel that guilt but you have to remember what your child has already been through and could go through and not only consider where they are at 'NOW'. Just remember, your child is in a good place NOW and this is the time to do the Wish trip that your child and your family deserves.
We just did a Wish Trip and just one week after our little girl was in hospital.
We THANK GOD that we did the Wish trip in time and she still has the memories of such a wonderful experience.

Now stop feeling guilty or else I shall come on over and spank your behind

Soon2B4: I think all of us Wish Trip families have spent many months or years telling ourselves that we can cope, that things aren't so bad, that it's worse for other people and so on. We felt so guilty about considering accepting a wish that it took us 2 1/2 years to accept it. So many reasons - Mark's cerebral palsy isn't life threatening (although without g-tube feeding, I guess it could be), we have resources to go on vacation, and he's come so far. Eventually, the Wish granting organization helped me to understand that this wasn't about whether we could save for vacations, this was about Mark, about his Wish and about everything that he has gone through, all the challenges he has faced and continues to face. And most compellingly, she said, this was their way of "giving Mark back some of the childhood he missed out on."

We also knew that if we ever wanted to give back, by giving of our time or resources, that we could always do that.

Don't ever feel guilty about this blessing. You've all been through a lot and you deserve this!

Alison

 

[queengonzo]

Hi everyone! I couldn't even tell you how I got here, but here I am! We will be going to Disney World next Thursday (April 9-15). We, also will be staying at GKTW.

My middle daughter was born with chronic renal disease, and had a kidney transplant in July of '07. I'm feeling sort of guilty about being given this opportunity, as I don't look at her illness as "chronic", or as she being terminally ill. I am in need of someone to tell me that she deserves this, as I've seen other children more deserving. Am I making any sense?

WELCOME!!! i am new too...

a agree with the above!!! your daughter deserves it with everything in her little heart and so does her family!!! ENJOY YOUR TRIP!! can't wait to hear about it!

 

[maroo]

Hi everyone! I couldn't even tell you how I got here, but here I am! We will be going to Disney World next Thursday (April 9-15). We, also will be staying at GKTW.

My middle daughter was born with chronic renal disease, and had a kidney transplant in July of '07. I'm feeling sort of guilty about being given this opportunity, as I don't look at her illness as "chronic", or as she being terminally ill. I am in need of someone to tell me that she deserves this, as I've seen other children more deserving. Am I making any sense?

Bless your heart!!!

I completely agree with what has already been said!

We all feel that way on some level...especially if our kids are not sick right now, but have been through heck. (I am a nurse assistant for a wish child...and they felt that way!)

Enjoy your trip!!!! You will have a BLAST!!!

Do you have an idea of what parks you will be going to on which days? I can help with that, if you want me too!!

 

[maroo]

She originally thought they were 6 days (5 nights) and then she double checked some of her other families and she said to give them 6 nights. What are the crowd level numbers for Nov. 29-Dec. 5 if you don't mind looking when you get a chance? You are doing the tourplans.com right? I don't pay so I can only see the 30 day outlook. We only do parks Mon-Fri due to crowd levels on the weekends. TIA

Yes! touringplans.com!


November 29 - Dec 5 ... all 5's and 6's except Dec 5 is a 9 because it is a Saturday! But those numbers can change...they were off by almost 3 points for this past Spring Break...

 

[queengonzo]

hola all!! i had previously tried to post a link to my sons "story"...well, now that i FINALLY have more 10 post, here it is!!!

MATTHEW'S STORY (done last year when he turned 4)

we are so pleased and excited to be here....it has been REALLY crazy now that we realize that there is only 18 days LEFT till our MAW trip! EEK!! maroo is AWESOME and is definetly helping in the planning department!! THANK YOU! i realized i DIDN'T have a clue what to expect so it should be REALLY fun trying to get thru it all!!

we are so happy...my DH just came home from IRAQ in june 2008 so this trip is EXTRA SPECIAL because we know that unfortunatly he will probably be going back in 2010...so, we are going to BASK in this trip and enjoy being together as a FAMILY....(our DEPLOYMENT VIDEO)

i do have a couple of questions..did anyone take a computer?? i read somewhere that the rental of STROLLERS there at the park are FREE for the GKTW guests?? if this is true, i am trying to decided if i should take my 17 m old stroller with us or not?? probably...

anyway, thanks again and i will continue to READ and get INFORMED!!!

 

[maroo]

hola all!! i had previously tried to post a link to my sons "story"...well, now that i FINALLY have more 10 post, here it is!!!

MATTHEW'S STORY (done last year when he turned 4)

we are so pleased and excited to be here....it has been REALLY crazy now that we realize that there is only 18 days LEFT till our MAW trip! EEK!! maroo is AWESOME and is definetly helping in the planning department!! THANK YOU! i realized i DIDN'T have a clue what to expect so it should be REALLY fun trying to get thru it all!!

we are so happy...my DH just came home from IRAQ in june 2008 so this trip is EXTRA SPECIAL because we know that unfortunatly he will probably be going back in 2010...so, we are going to BASK in this trip and enjoy being together as a FAMILY....(our DEPLOYMENT VIDEO)

i do have a couple of questions..did anyone take a computer?? i read somewhere that the rental of STROLLERS there at the park are FREE for the GKTW guests?? if this is true, i am trying to decided if i should take my 17 m old stroller with us or not?? probably...

anyway, thanks again and i will continue to READ and get INFORMED!!!

You are so sweet!! Tell your DH THANK YOU for serving our country in IRAQ! We really, really appreciate it and words can't say that enough!! And THANK YOU for your sacrifices, too...he could not go without you at home holding down the fort!

Strollers are free, too! You can even get a double stroller, if you want!

 

[maroo]

You are so sweet!! Tell your DH THANK YOU for serving our country in IRAQ! We really, really appreciate it and words can't say that enough!! And THANK YOU for your sacrifices, too...he could not go without you at home holding down the fort!

Strollers are free, too! You can even get a double stroller, if you want!

hola all!! i had previously tried to post a link to my sons "story"...well, now that i FINALLY have more 10 post, here it is!!!

MATTHEW'S STORY (done last year when he turned 4)

we are so pleased and excited to be here....it has been REALLY crazy now that we realize that there is only 18 days LEFT till our MAW trip! EEK!! maroo is AWESOME and is definetly helping in the planning department!! THANK YOU! i realized i DIDN'T have a clue what to expect so it should be REALLY fun trying to get thru it all!!

we are so happy...my DH just came home from IRAQ in june 2008 so this trip is EXTRA SPECIAL because we know that unfortunatly he will probably be going back in 2010...so, we are going to BASK in this trip and enjoy being together as a FAMILY....(our DEPLOYMENT VIDEO)

i do have a couple of questions..did anyone take a computer?? i read somewhere that the rental of STROLLERS there at the park are FREE for the GKTW guests?? if this is true, i am trying to decided if i should take my 17 m old stroller with us or not?? probably...

anyway, thanks again and i will continue to READ and get INFORMED!!!

Oh my gosh...

This video (Matthew's)...



I am crying at my desk...

You guys are just precious...

 

[Soon2B4]

Yes! touringplans.com!


November 29 - Dec 5 ... all 5's and 6's except Dec 5 is a 9 because it is a Saturday! But those numbers can change...they were off by almost 3 points for this past Spring Break...

I know my DH isn't going to like the wait! He doesn't like to wait more than 30 minutes for anything! But we did go last year in September during free dining and the waits weren't all that bad. I may think about going before Thanksgiving instead or a week later in Dec. Who knows!

Thanks so much for checking!

 

[maroo]

I know my DH isn't going to like the wait! He doesn't like to wait more than 30 minutes for anything! But we did go last year in September during free dining and the waits weren't all that bad. I may think about going before Thanksgiving instead or a week later in Dec. Who knows!

Thanks so much for checking!

You won't have to wait long for anything, really! Because you will have THE BUTTON...It is sort like a fast pass for most rides. Some rides you get to go straight through the exit. Some rides you get in the handicapped accessible ride. All character lines are no wait. You will be treated like royalty on this trip.

Since you have been before...my biggest advice (for people who most likely will go back or have already been)...is to do anything that is "wish trip only"...like visiting ALL of the special Wish Kids lounges (1 at MK, a couple at Epcot), make sure you see every character your kids would want to see, since there is basically no wait, and really enjoy GKTW! Of course, ride all the rides that you want, too!! Because that won't be long waiting either. I would almost skip the shows...because you don't get so much of a benefit with the button.

And above all...enjoy GKTW!! You can go back as a returning guest...but it isn't quite the same. Absorb the magic there...and if you figure out a way to bottle it up...I will be the first to buy some!!

 

[kimmylaj]

Matthew's video is absolutely beautiful. my tears are dry now. what a beautiful family thanks for sharing.

 

[WishMom09]

I just got news that a long time friend of mine's daughter is having a Wish granted......to DISNEY!!
So I told her about the boards.....hope she gets addicted....I mean joins soon!!

 

[LindaBabe]

I'd take the stroller - especially if it reclines. The WDW strollers don't look very comfortable AT ALL - hard plastic, do not recline, and the kids legs are straight out in front of them, not like a chair at all.

 

[queengonzo]

Oh my gosh...

This video (Matthew's)...



I am crying at my desk...

You guys are just precious...

awww...sorry it made you cry!! he is such a miracle and blessing to us that we can help but REJOICE and THANK GOD for every second we have been given!! we never forget in the begining but now look at him!! getting sooo strong! thank you for looking at the video!

Matthew's video is absolutely beautiful. my tears are dry now. what a beautiful family thanks for sharing.

thank you for watching the video of our little guy!!

take care and GOD BLESS!!!

 

[LeeLee2U]

Hi everyone! I couldn't even tell you how I got here, but here I am! We will be going to Disney World next Thursday (April 9-15). We, also will be staying at GKTW.

My middle daughter was born with chronic renal disease, and had a kidney transplant in July of '07. I'm feeling sort of guilty about being given this opportunity, as I don't look at her illness as "chronic", or as she being terminally ill. I am in need of someone to tell me that she deserves this, as I've seen other children more deserving. Am I making any sense?

We all felt guilty at first!! BUt SHE deserves it and so do YOU!!! My husband has Chronic renal Failure due to Lupus. We have been waiting on a transplant for over 8 years and have been called for possible transplants 28 times! i do know that SHE deserves it. And the Family. How is she doing?? I'm so happy she was able to get a kidney!!! May God Bless the Family or whoever it came from!!

hola all!! i had previously tried to post a link to my sons "story"...well, now that i FINALLY have more 10 post, here it is!!!

MATTHEW'S STORY (done last year when he turned 4)

we are so pleased and excited to be here....it has been REALLY crazy now that we realize that there is only 18 days LEFT till our MAW trip! EEK!! maroo is AWESOME and is definetly helping in the planning department!! THANK YOU! i realized i DIDN'T have a clue what to expect so it should be REALLY fun trying to get thru it all!!

we are so happy...my DH just came home from IRAQ in june 2008 so this trip is EXTRA SPECIAL because we know that unfortunatly he will probably be going back in 2010...so, we are going to BASK in this trip and enjoy being together as a FAMILY....(our DEPLOYMENT VIDEO)

i do have a couple of questions..did anyone take a computer?? i read somewhere that the rental of STROLLERS there at the park are FREE for the GKTW guests?? if this is true, i am trying to decided if i should take my 17 m old stroller with us or not?? probably...

anyway, thanks again and i will continue to READ and get INFORMED!!!

yu might want to take your own stroller or bring some comfy blankets! Those strollers are hard.
May God BLESS your Family!! Thank You for the sacrifice your DH and you do for all of us!!! My nephew got back from Iraq in march of'08. In fact the Picture they used of my son for his WISH posters was one of my nephew and him when my nephew came home on leave in June of '07. That same day is when the Wish founder grabbed me in Wal Mart and convinced me to let Braeton have this trip!!!

 

[BeckySob]

We all felt guilty at first!! BUt SHE deserves it and so do YOU!!! My husband has Chronic renal Failure due to Lupus. We have been waiting on a transplant for over 8 years and have been called for possible transplants 28 times! i do know that SHE deserves it. And the Family. How is she doing?? I'm so happy she was able to get a kidney!!! May God Bless the Family or whoever it came from!!




Funny thing is...I'm the one who donated the kidney! I will pray for you and your husband. Thanks for the nice words, she does deserve it, but it's hard to think that way, after reading other peoples stories. They put lumps in my throat just thinkin of them. There appears to be MANY amazing people on here!!! If only I could know them.

I have no itinerary, was just planning to take it day by day. I don't like to be stressed, so I think it will be easier to just go with the flow. Don't get me wrong, I AM excited.

My daughter, Piper who will be 10 in July has been doing good. Right now, we're playing around with the medicines again, trying to get it right again. I feel so bad, because she went from getting her blood drawn weekly, to monthly. This month, she has had 3. She went from thinking they were nothing, to, "Mommy, they hurt".

 

[BeckySob]

Funny thing is...I'm the one who donated the kidney! I will pray for you and your husband. Thanks for the nice words, she does deserve it, but it's hard to think that way, after reading other peoples stories. They put lumps in my throat just thinkin of them. There appears to be MANY amazing people on here!!! If only I could know them.

I have no itinerary, was just planning to take it day by day. I don't like to be stressed, so I think it will be easier to just go with the flow. Don't get me wrong, I AM excited.

My daughter, Piper who will be 10 in July has been doing good. Right now, we're playing around with the medicines again, trying to get it right again. I feel so bad, because she went from getting her blood drawn weekly, to monthly. This month, she has had 3. She went from thinking they were nothing, to, "Mommy, they hurt".