mom2pixies
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Just wanted to share some new pics on our PTR. Enjoy!
Hi there again,
As everyone has already stated, MAW isn't just for terminal kids. My daughter is a cancer patient--had one of her kidneys removed because of the size of the tumour, but she underwent her chemo and tolerated it very well. Now, she is the picture of health! You wouldn't even guess that a year ago, she was having a major organ removed. And, yes--she will be followed for years because of the cancer--but she is not dying. Your doctor is sadly misinformed if he thinks MAW is just for kids who won't make it--but I can understand that as a lot of people believe that too. Before being encouraged to contact MAW, I thought it was only for terminal or chronic kids, too.
One stipulation that MAW did have (for us anyways) was that the child had to between the ages of 3 and 18 to have a wish granted, so maybe that is the reason your son does not qualify---yet. He hasn't reached the age where he could make a wish.
However, I still find it very strange that the MAW contact wouldn't have made that clear on the phone and why they would have sent out paperwork knowing he was still young. I'd still call an inquire.
We are BACK!! We had a wonderful SWW!!! So much fun and so much STAR WARS!! I will post pics later today. We didn't get home until 2 am CST and we have therapy today. FUN STUFF!
We are BACK!! We had a wonderful SWW!!! So much fun and so much STAR WARS!! I will post pics later today. We didn't get home until 2 am CST and we have therapy today. FUN STUFF!
MAW is for ages 2.5 through 18. It's no longer age 3.
I have learned from this board to expect a passing thunderstorm. I checked the weather and it looks like this week in Disney has very little rain but of course next week (our week) it shows more rainDoes anyone have any suggestions about where to go or not to go in the rain? Is one park better than another in the rain? Are the parks still open and are people still riding rides in the rain? We are so past excited that even the thought of rain is not going to bring me down
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If you want to read about a most Magical MAKE A WISH REVEAL, please read LISA, BELLE AND BEAST....OH MY!!!
Dont let rain bring ya down!!! Many rides are inside anyways, so just use your poncho's to get from 1 ride for another. If you have a stroller or wheelchair, I'd bring something to cover them up with if you have to park them outside of the ride so they arent soaked! We have a lot of fun memories walking around the MK in the rain just having a ball as alot of people leave!!!!!
This is so amazing. I have recently stumbled on this board and think its wonderful. MAW has been such a wonderful organization and I am so thankful that they have allowed my family to share that with them. Not really sure what to expect but I just wanted to hop on and say hello![]()
Our chapter is actually 3 to 17 (child has to have reached age 3 but not reached 18th birthday to be referred). Perhaps it's different for each branch or country?
oh wow!!!!
without the pictures I am just bawling! Can't wait for photos/video! Awesome!!!!!!!!!
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WHAT a wonderful story! I'm crying too - can't wait to see the video.
Maroo - THANK YOU for ALL your efforts in maintaining this thread to give us a place to hear these lovely good news stories.