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

[4monkeys]

I wanted to let everyone know that the internet service here at hospital is really bad. It's taking over 5 min. just to post something. I just wanted to tell you I do go on everyones PTR, but hard to post. I maybe able to get to a few everyday to post back. Just know that I'm not ignoring you.

I'm loving all the Big Gives...thoughts and prayers to all that needs them. ((hugs)) to all

Thoughts and prayers for you as well!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Thoughts and prayers for you as well!

I also meant to say TR too.

 

[Shellyplus4]

Hello all,

I am new to the dis board and still trying to figure it all out. I am Shelly, mom to Alyssa (12), Mattie (10), and James (9). Mattie was approved for a wish this year. She is meeting with her volunteers from MAW on Saturday to officially make her wish. She is planning on asking for a trip to Disney. Several other friends I know that have gone to Disney with MAW suggested we check out the board. I have enjoyed reading the stories here and look forward to getting to know you.

Shelly

 

[blessedmom4]

Hello all,

I am new to the dis board and still trying to figure it all out. I am Shelly, mom to Alyssa (12), Mattie (10), and James (9). Mattie was approved for a wish this year. She is meeting with her volunteers from MAW on Saturday to officially make her wish. She is planning on asking for a trip to Disney. Several other friends I know that have gone to Disney with MAW suggested we check out the board. I have enjoyed reading the stories here and look forward to getting to know you.

Shelly

Shelly

How exciting Mattie will be getting a wish! You will find LOTS of information here and plenty of helpful people to answer any questions you have.
I hope you start a PTR so we can fall in love with your family!

 

[jwallaceent]

I have a question to ask and would love your input....

My three year old (as of February 27th) wanted to swim with the dolphins for her wish trip. They said she was too little but did the Disney wish trip. After exploring the internet I came across at SeaWorld that they have tours. There is one that will allow her to interact with the dolphins not swim but other information like feed, pet and reserved seating at the show. Is this something I should ask her MAW team to see if they can include in her wish.

 

[Glo's wish]

Hello all,

I am new to the dis board and still trying to figure it all out. I am Shelly, mom to Alyssa (12), Mattie (10), and James (9). Mattie was approved for a wish this year. She is meeting with her volunteers from MAW on Saturday to officially make her wish. She is planning on asking for a trip to Disney. Several other friends I know that have gone to Disney with MAW suggested we check out the board. I have enjoyed reading the stories here and look forward to getting to know you.

Shelly

I'm so glad Mattie is going to get her wish!!! This board has been just amazing. I don't know what I would do with out all of the knowledge I've gotten from families that have gone before!!
I can't wait to hear of your plans!

 

[maroo]

Maroo- How do I change our PTR from anxiously awaiting dates to we now have dates!!!??
I'm sorry if you have instructions somewhere and I missed them.

I will be glad to fix it! What are your dates?? I can find them here....

What is a GAC or GAP? The only rides I would hope to go on as a group wold be the safari or stuff like that.

I think someone answered your question...But...I just want to say that hopefully they will let you all stay together...and the Safari seats a bunch of people...so you should all be able to ride together.

Is it Friday yet???? I know it is only Wed, but this week has been a week and we are only 1/2 way through it. On my way to work from dropping Abby off at school, (she usually rides the bus, but with her back and having to have the wheelchair right now I have to take her) Tilear called me sobbing, his stomach was killing him and he couldn't hardly catch his breath. I took him to the ER where they think it is an ulcer. This morning back to the dr. his pedi, he thinks gallbladder or pancritis (sp), we go next Thursday morning to the hosptial for ultrasound, upper GI series and some other type of testing. Between Abby's back and now Tilear's belly, the pain my babies are in is killing me and there is nothing I can do for them. Abby can take pain meds, but Tilear they won't give anything for pain, because of the belly issues. I have never seen someone in so much pain from an ulcer. I had my gallbladder out and the pain he is in reminds me of that. It isn't a constant pain, but comes and goes several times a day and will last anywhere from 5min to 45 min, with him just balled up in a fetal position rolling around his bed.

Please pray that they figure out what is wrong with his belly and that all this gets figured out before our trip.

I am so sorry!! I hope they figure it out quick and that it is an easy fix.

Two kids sick is a real bummer!!!!!! Hang in there!!!!

Yes, Abby got hers on Monday. She was so happy. She said "Mommy I really do have a Fairy Godmother". Thank you so much for putting a smile on my baby girls face.

And THIS is why I LOVE the DIS!!!!

Linda - for years you have done this...you are a very special person and these kids/families and all of us really appreciate your hard work!

I have to catch back up on the posts.. it seems to be moving fast. I also need to go back to the beginning to check out the PTR and TR I have missed.

I have finally started my TR. It is in my signature. I haven't made it far, but it's started!!

Maroo, not sure if there is anything I need to do to have the Trip report added ?

Just post here!! I will add it!

Officially it is just the 4 of us at GKTW. The grandparents are renting a house nearby (MUCH CHEAPER than staying on resort).

I guess worst case the kids could ride a ride a few times one with each set of grandparents etc.

Yeah...that would be cool for the kids, too!

I wanted to let everyone know that the internet service here at hospital is really bad. It's taking over 5 min. just to post something. I just wanted to tell you I do go on everyones PTR, but hard to post. I maybe able to get to a few everyday to post back. Just know that I'm not ignoring you.

I'm loving all the Big Gives...thoughts and prayers to all that needs them. ((hugs)) to all

Praying for you guys!!

Hello all,

I am new to the dis board and still trying to figure it all out. I am Shelly, mom to Alyssa (12), Mattie (10), and James (9). Mattie was approved for a wish this year. She is meeting with her volunteers from MAW on Saturday to officially make her wish. She is planning on asking for a trip to Disney. Several other friends I know that have gone to Disney with MAW suggested we check out the board. I have enjoyed reading the stories here and look forward to getting to know you.

Shelly

to the DISboards!! So glad you found us!

Make sure you check out the 2nd post on this thread...it is under the huge list of trip reports.

 

[maroo]

I have a question to ask and would love your input....

My three year old (as of February 27th) wanted to swim with the dolphins for her wish trip. They said she was too little but did the Disney wish trip. After exploring the internet I came across at SeaWorld that they have tours. There is one that will allow her to interact with the dolphins not swim but other information like feed, pet and reserved seating at the show. Is this something I should ask her MAW team to see if they can include in her wish.

All wish kids are given free "fish" to feed the sting rays and the dolphins. When you get to the dolphin line, let them know (as early as possible) that you have a wish child that would like to feed the dolphins and they will do their best to make sure they get to actually touch one...

They do a great job trying to make sure each wish family has a good experience there.

Honestly...I would save the money on the tour and use it to buy the CD they take of you feeding the dolphins...

Here are some of the pictures when we did it...

At first Lauren was just looking...didn't want to touch one...

But then they encouraged her to touch one and said that they would get the dolphin to come to her.

We tried the first time and could not get her hand out far enough to touch one...so they tried again in another area to make sure she could touch it.

It looks like she got it here...but she could not quite get close enough...

So we moved again and finally got it!!!!
It was so cool!!!

The CD comes with stock photos too...

 

[maroo]

Ok guys!!

I *think* I am caught up on adding all of the TR's to the first page...

so if yours is not on there...please let me know and I can add it!

Just post here....



Also...we *may* get an ice storm...which means I may lose power...so I may be in and out for a few days. Say a little prayer for us...as these storms down here in the South are dangerous...no one knows how to drive in this stuff and I think we have 2 salt trucks or something crazy like that.

 

[blessedmom4]

So we moved again and finally got it!!!!
It was so cool!!!

The CD comes with stock photos too...

AMAZING Photos!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

 

[Mom2Miracles]

Love the Seaworld pictures!!

 

[Bearshouse]

Gong Hey Fat Choy!!!! (or Happy Chinese New Year)

This is a holiday we celebrate because DS's neonatologist was from China and he celebrated. 12 years ago the Dr was in such a great mood from it being a holdiay, he let us hold DS for the first time. DS was 6 wks old. So have some noodles, oranges and don't forget those red envelopes.

Bearshouse

 

[kailatilear]

I wanted to let everyone know that the internet service here at hospital is really bad. It's taking over 5 min. just to post something. I just wanted to tell you I do go on everyones PTR, but hard to post. I maybe able to get to a few everyday to post back. Just know that I'm not ignoring you.

I'm loving all the Big Gives...thoughts and prayers to all that needs them. ((hugs)) to all

Thinking and praying for you!!!!

 

[kailatilear]

Also...we *may* get an ice storm...which means I may lose power...so I may be in and out for a few days. Say a little prayer for us...as these storms down here in the South are dangerous...no one knows how to drive in this stuff and I think we have 2 salt trucks or something crazy like that.

Oh No!!! Be Safe Maroo and I pray that it isn't too bad!!!! Praying for you!!!

 

[kailatilear]

Hello all,

I am new to the dis board and still trying to figure it all out. I am Shelly, mom to Alyssa (12), Mattie (10), and James (9). Mattie was approved for a wish this year. She is meeting with her volunteers from MAW on Saturday to officially make her wish. She is planning on asking for a trip to Disney. Several other friends I know that have gone to Disney with MAW suggested we check out the board. I have enjoyed reading the stories here and look forward to getting to know you.

Shelly

Can't wait to hear about the meeting with the MAW volunteers. You will find so many helpful things on these boards and the people here are awesome!!!!!!

 

[Glo's wish]

I will be glad to fix it! What are your dates?? I can find them here....
Hi Maroo! Thanks for helping with this! We fly out Feb. 27 and come home March 5. It's coming up so fast!!! I almost wish we had a little more notice, but then look at the 18 " of snow that we got in the last two days and think tomorrow would be a good time to go! Stay safe and warm with your crazy weather coming!!!

 

[kailatilear]

I will be glad to fix it! What are your dates?? I can find them here....
Hi Maroo! Thanks for helping with this! We fly out Feb. 27 and come home March 5. It's coming up so fast!!! I almost wish we had a little more notice, but then look at the 18 " of snow that we got in the last two days and think tomorrow would be a good time to go! Stay safe and warm with your crazy weather coming!!!

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! You will be there when we are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Glo's wish]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! You will be there when we are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOHOOO! Are you feeling paniced yet?? I sure am!

 

[Shellyplus4]

MAW will be coming out to the house on Saturday for Mattie to make her wish. She plans on wishing for a trip to Disney. I have a few questions.

Mattie is heat intolerant, what are the best months to go to miss the heat?

I keep hearing that we should be more specific with our wish.. but we know very little about Disney. What are some of the special events that can be added to the trip that would be good for an older child?

I know that the cost it supposed to be covered by MAW. Is that really the case? Do we need to save up before we go?

That is all I can think of off the top of my head. Please feel free to offer up any advice you have.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

MAW will be coming out to the house on Saturday for Mattie to make her wish. She plans on wishing for a trip to Disney. I have a few questions.

Mattie is heat intolerant, what are the best months to go to miss the heat?

I keep hearing that we should be more specific with our wish.. but we know very little about Disney. What are some of the special events that can be added to the trip that would be good for an older child?

I know that the cost it supposed to be covered by MAW. Is that really the case? Do we need to save up before we go?

That is all I can think of off the top of my head. Please feel free to offer up any advice you have.

Hi there from another Mito mom. We are going to be going in March. Both my girls can't tolerate the heat. My youngest doesn't sweat so she has to wear a cooling vest anything over 80 degrees. I was told March was the best month to go. The next good month would be November.

Our Chapter doesn't do anything other special with the wish, so I can't help you with that. I know others asked to have an ADR, tea with the Princesses

You really can get by what MAW gives you. All meals are free at GKTW so eat there as much as you can. If you do a lot of ADR you may have to use some of your money. All chapter are different with expense money.