Make a Wish (and other organizations) ~ Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume FIVE!!

[maroo]

Maroo, That is the link I posted originally, I didn't even know it might be against the rules. This has also broken my heart. To have lost Mia and Bridget in a week was more than heartbreaking and has consumed my thoughts.

Mia's Mom also has a blog and if you read it, especially yesterday's post you WILL need Kleenex.

To everyone here, I know this is a sobering reminder as to WHY our children are eligible for wish trips. Hugs to you all.

Blessings,
Judy

yeah...I need Kleenex and a BUCKET to hold my tears...I am so "done" tonight... This is just too much.

Thank u so much for sharing it! Truly grieving with this family - and for all of our sweet families that have been through too much.

 

[that's nice]

I did!!! It was so wonderful!!! We had so many cool surprises and things I had never done at Disney - it was really amazing. And it was really cool to get to spend time with my cousin!

I was 'stalking' you on FB... hope you don't mind.

I'm hoping we get a little pixie dust when we are there in 16 days!

Hi Tim!!

Hey Judy!!!! I hope everything is going well you you and the family.

 

[blessedmom4]

yeah...I need Kleenex and a BUCKET to hold my tears...I am so "done" tonight... This is just too much.

Thank u so much for sharing it! Truly grieving with this family - and for all of our sweet families that have been through too much.

Maroo, it is heartbreaking.

I was 'stalking' you on FB... hope you don't mind.
Facebook for me...one of these days! Then maybe I will be in the loop!
I'm hoping we get a little pixie dust when we are there in 16 days!

16 DAYS! I am WAY behind!!! Maybe I can catch up on some reading later today!



Hey Judy!!!! I hope everything is going well you you and the family.

It has bern an interesting summer Tim, you know us...
My big prayer request today is for my Dad. He has cancer and they are doing surgery this AM, I am leaving for the hospital shortly. We could use all of the prayers we can get. I will read about YOUR family while I wait if I can see the screen...

 

[alyssaswish]

Lots of Big Gives posted! Come over and check them out! Only 3 weeks left!

 

[yeti5353]

packed, repacked and over packed.
we leave in the morning!!!!!

doubt much sleeping will be going on.....

 

[that's nice]

It has bern an interesting summer Tim, you know us...
My big prayer request today is for my Dad. He has cancer and they are doing surgery this AM, I am leaving for the hospital shortly. We could use all of the prayers we can get. I will read about YOUR family while I wait if I can see the screen...

I hope everything went well with your dad today.

packed, repacked and over packed.
we leave in the morning!!!!!

doubt much sleeping will be going on.....

Have a MAGICAL trip!!!

 

[onceagain1]

our plans based on crowd predictions and no school in orlando friday and monday as well as the food and wine festival, and the parties miss wish want to do at GKTW.
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I was wondering about how to know whether local schools are in or out of session, was googling but wasn't sure what was the best to go with (was seeing private/other schools, didn't know where to find predominant schedule). Can you tell me where to search to find the schedule that covers most schools? I'm wondering about Fri/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur (Dec 14,17,18,19,20). Was debating the weekend as well, in that if either Friday or Monday was a day off school, then that weekend would be busier.

Lots of Big Gives posted! Come over and check them out! Only 3 weeks left!

Not quite sure I understand. I think I know what Big Gives are, but is there a specific link to look at, and not sure of '3 weeks left' - it's been a long week, and a very long day

 

[alyssaswish]

Not quite sure I understand. I think I know what Big Gives are, but is there a specific link to look at, and not sure of '3 weeks left' - it's been a long week, and a very long day [/QUOTE]

I posted pics of all the Big Give gifts we received. Check out my pre-trip report.

 

[maroo]

U can see the crowd calendar with a subscription to Touring Plans - but I can also PM the scores to any wish family!

Basically the scores jump to very crowded on Dec 22 and are milder the week before.

 

[maroo]

I am trying to reply using my iPhone and it is not as effective! Lol


Thank u all for your kind words! Sorry I was in such a funk!

Tim - u can totally stalk me on Facebook! I consider all posts on there public and fair game!

Anyone can friend me on there - just let me know your user name to put a name with a face.

More later... Just wanted to pop in!

 

[aym4Him]

Lots of Big Gives posted! Come over and check them out! Only 3 weeks left!

LOVE the pictures!! Your kids are beautiful!

packed, repacked and over packed.
we leave in the morning!!!!!

doubt much sleeping will be going on.....

Woo hoo!! Have a blast!!!!

Not quite sure I understand. I think I know what Big Gives are, but is there a specific link to look at, and not sure of '3 weeks left' - it's been a long week, and a very long day

I am trying to reply using my iPhone and it is not as effective! Lol


Thank u all for your kind words! Sorry I was in such a funk!

Tim - u can totally stalk me on Facebook! I consider all posts on there public and fair game!

Anyone can friend me on there - just let me know your user name to put a name with a face.

More later... Just wanted to pop in!

Welcome "back!"

I can't believe WE leave in less than a month! We are low on funds so I'm going to make E an autograph book with 4x6 index cards and some $1 photo album ("brag" books) from Target. I got some stickers but what characters I didn't find, I may try to run an index card thru the printer and see if I can put them on that way. I kind of wanted to go elaborate but you know, I don't even know if he's going to want to interact with the characters. This is going to save us time and $. I just hope the ink doesn't bleed thru the index cards...maybe I'll get a small clipboard just in case. I'm thinking about keeping the cards in binder clips until they are signed and then just slip them into the photo album as we go.

I really wanted to try to make the tie dye shirts! I was at Joann the other day and they didn't have any little white t shirts. It then hit me that E has a ton of Fruit of the Loom undershirts! DUH, Amy!!! My brain has been in a mushy state with all the sadness going on in the CHD world as well as losing the little ones on here. Our little friend, David, had a great weekend celebrating Christmas with his family. My prayer is that little stinker will be around for the real thing, too!! I so wish he could go to Disney. If any of you would like to send him and Abby a postcard while you're there, let me know and I'll PM you their address!!!!

Ethan got a postcard from THE WORLD yesterday!! He was SO excited!! It was from the Fab 5 and they were just congratulating him on a great school year and soccer season. His face was PRICELESS!! Thanks goes to our Fairy Godmailer on the disboards. She did awesome!

Well, I guess I need to get to planning! I have a "Disney box" full of stuff that I check on weekly just to make sure I still want it and to see if we need to add anything. I got a couple of inexpensive lanyards at Party City the other day for E to pin his buttons on. I hate the thought of poking holes in his t-shirts! Of course, I got Mickey and Toy Story ones and now he's knee-deep into Star Wars I've had a Buzz costume ready for him since last year and he's now declared he is going to be "Darth the Vader." Thankfully, I found a great costume at Goodwill. It, however, is missing the belt. "No problem," I thought. Well, he's now saying, "But Mommy, I need a belt to hold my lightsaber and I need gloves, too!" Yup. Don't know how I'm gonna manage that, but we'll figure it out!! I hope he shoots up another inch before we get to Disney so he can ride Star Tours!!!!!!!

I just wanted to end this by giving huge to everyone. There is so much going on in our lives- I hope that y'all are able to slow down and just savor the little stuff this weekend. For those of you who are on your magical vacation, I pray that it truly is the trip of a lifetime and that there is much pixiedust all around!

 

[aym4Him]

I almost forgot..

I bought a couple of Brita personal water bottles (with filters) the other day for DH and I. (We will share with E when he's not drinking his juice, etc) I know that the water from drinking fountains probably has that FL sulphur taste, but what about the water from the counter service areas? My in-laws have asked me if they need to buy the bottles, too.

I hate to carry around things that we may not use, so any input would be great! I think I've asked this question before and got mixed responses (it may have been on a "tips" thread...I can't remember). Is the water at GKTW funky too?

Thank you!!!

 

[NEmel]

I almost forgot..

I bought a couple of Brita personal water bottles (with filters) the other day for DH and I. (We will share with E when he's not drinking his juice, etc) I know that the water from drinking fountains probably has that FL sulphur taste, but what about the water from the counter service areas? My in-laws have asked me if they need to buy the bottles, too.

I hate to carry around things that we may not use, so any input would be great! I think I've asked this question before and got mixed responses (it may have been on a "tips" thread...I can't remember). Is the water at GKTW funky too?

Thank you!!!

When we went to Disney 2 yrs ago for vacation we took a small cooler each day with bottled water. We went in May so it was really hot. I hate to buy water places since they charge so much. We just froze bottles the night before and it worked great all day!

 

[LittleEsmom]

I wanted to post this question for the experts I have never flown before and need some tips on the packing and how much luggage is allowed and do I need one of those luggage scales? I know our trip isn't until March but we have been looking at luggage whenever we go to town and online. Thanks everyone in advance. Love reading everyones PTR & TR and get celebrating with you.

 

[ABBMommy]

My daughter hasn't had deli meat since she started treatment (chance of contamination has made the risk too high for us) for leukemia two years ago and cannot have tea AT ALL while on treatment. She's going to the tea party at the Grand Floridian as her "special event" while we are there and they serve each girl tea and juice as well as ham and cheese rollups.

Have any of you ever made special menu requests and if so has it been an easy process? I know there is a number to call, but I wanted to be prepared if there's anything special I should say/do/need.

 

[Emmaswishtrip]

Quick question we are shipping a box of supplies to gktw but where can we ship our equipment out of to come home? Didn't know if we could at gktw or if I have to find a ups or FedEx store.

So excited we are in the teens for our countdown! I should really start packing! I'm such a procrastonator!

 

[GavandGraciesMommy]

I almost forgot..

I bought a couple of Brita personal water bottles (with filters) the other day for DH and I. (We will share with E when he's not drinking his juice, etc) I know that the water from drinking fountains probably has that FL sulphur taste, but what about the water from the counter service areas? My in-laws have asked me if they need to buy the bottles, too.

I hate to carry around things that we may not use, so any input would be great! I think I've asked this question before and got mixed responses (it may have been on a "tips" thread...I can't remember). Is the water at GKTW funky too?

Thank you!!!

We just got back on Saturday and the Brita bottle was our savior! The water is terrible no matter where you get it! I would highly recommend bring one otherwise you are looking at atleast $3.00 a bottle for water. I found it a pain to carry our cooler around with the kids juices but you could always do that as well.

 

[GavandGraciesMommy]

Just wanted to say that we are back from Gavin's trip and it was amazing! We have been crazy busy though so I have not even thought about his trip report but plan to get to it soon! Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Threeboysandachickie]

Quick question we are shipping a box of supplies to gktw but where can we ship our equipment out of to come home? Didn't know if we could at gktw or if I have to find a ups or FedEx store.

So excited we are in the teens for our countdown! I should really start packing! I'm such a procrastonator!

I shipped my box down today! There is a FedEx store across the street from Walmart, which I understand is only a few blocks from gktw!

 

[Threeboysandachickie]

Just wanted to say that we are back from Gavin's trip and it was amazing! We have been crazy busy though so I have not even thought about his trip report but plan to get to it soon! Hope everyone is doing well.

Welcome back. My kids loved looking at your pictures and Facebook updates. We only have a week to go! I am packing up today, with Halloween and meetings I have a very busy week ahead of me. Thank goodness Walmart is nearby incase I forget something!